In the domain of defense and security solutions, Saab exemplifies innovation and dedication, continuously pushing boundaries and establishing new benchmarks. At the helm of Saab’s operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is Heléne Bittmann, a distinguished leader with extensive experience spanning military and corporate spheres. As the Managing Director …
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EOS Defence Systems (EOS) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Shielders Advanced Industries, a specialist in metal processing, profiling, and fabrication based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategic agreement was formalised at the recent Ajban Defence Industry and Technology Exhibition in the UAE, signifying a major …
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Milanion, through its UAE entity, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UAE-based Al Seer Marine to work on strategic opportunities within the local market for the development, promotion, and sales of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), aligning with local ‘Made in UAE’ manufacturing. Under the newly inked MoU, both companies …
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Saab and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence have signed a contract and Saab has received an order regarding in-service support for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution. The order value is approximately USD 190 million with a three-year contract period that runs until 2026.The …
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On 1 January 2024, Heléne took over from Anna-Karin Rosén, who has played a pivotal role in strengthening Saab UAE’s position and operations since her appointment in 2018. Previously, Heléne was the Head of Saab AB’s wholly-owned production and development facility based in Abu Dhabi’s Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), where …
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Dubai, UAE: As Intersec, the leading international exhibition for fire, security, emergency services, safety, policing, and cybersecurity, gears up for its 25th-anniversary edition, the focus will be on remarkable innovation and collaborations within the fire and safety sector. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid …
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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of AN/TPQ-50 Radar and related equipment for an estimated cost of $85 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. …
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BAE’s UAE DirectorJonathan Bird During the 18th Dubai Airshow, we had the opportunity to connect with Jonathan Bird, the Country Director for the United Arab Emirates at BAE Systems. With a rich heritage in the development, manufacture, and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft, BAE Systems has …
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The Expendable Remote Carriers (ERC) are compact unmanned collaborative combat aircrafts, which are being developed with the goal of enabling the next generation air-combat systems to fully operate in highly contested environment. The ERC can be the eyes of the NGWS (Next Generation Weapon System) in highly contested areas and …
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Today, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced a partnership with Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) as an authorized maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center for Lockheed Martin Black Hawk ® helicopters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “AMMROC has a unique set of capabilities and this agreement …
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