Al Fattan and Thales, two leading companies in the maritime domain, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during IDEX/NAVDEX 2023 to offer the next-generation mine countermeasures system to the United Arab Emirates’ Naval Forces. This partnership aims to provide a unique “system of systems” based on unmanned assets that …
Read More »GM Defense Signs MOU with Tawazun Council – Strategic Framework to Deliver Advanced Mobility Solutions to the UAE
GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), and the Tawazun Council signed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today as the first step toward a formal partnership to develop future products in the areas of advanced mobility and power solutions. The MOU was signed at the Tawazun Council Chalet …
Read More »Naval Group and Khalifa University join forces to collaborate on innovative research fields to support UAE’s naval industry
Naval Group and Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in innovative research fields in the United Arab Emirates. The MoU was signed by François-Régis Boulvert, R&D Cooperation & Partnerships Director at Naval Group, and Professor Sir John O’Reilly, …
Read More »Emirates Defense Technology (EDT) joins forces with Steadicopter to supply Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems in the UAE
a leading UAE-based integrator for comprehensive defense solutions, and Steadicopter – a leader in the Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems (RUAS) industry, are joining forces regarding the supply of Steadicopter’s advanced rotary tactical unmanned aerial systems. The two companies will adapt Steadicopter’s RUAV products to meet the emerging requirements of various …
Read More »ADNEC Group in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Defence holds meeting with ambassador, diplomatic missions’ representatives, and military attachés in the UAE
ADNEC Group in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Defence held a meeting with a group of ambassadors and representatives of official diplomatic missions and military attachés in the UAE to brief them on the latest developments of the two exhibitions and the accompanying International Defence Conference. The events will be …
Read More »Q&A with Mr. Joel Best.. Bell’s Director Global Military Sales and Strategy
In this interview – Mr. Joel Best, Director Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Middle East Bell Global Military Sales and Strategy, touches on the challenges of the industry and Bell’s future plans. Mr. Joel BestDirector – Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and South America Global Military Sales and Strategy – …
Read More »EDGE GROUP ANNOUNCES STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO ITS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
The UAE’s EDGE Group has announced a reorganisation of its Board of Directors, as it prepares for the next phase of growth as one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups for defence and beyond. …
Read More »UAE Cyber Security Council Signs Strategic MoUs at Intersec 2022
The UAE National Cyber Security Council and Injazat, the UAE’s home-grown technology leader in digital transformation, cloud, and cyber security, announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim for further improving coordination and response time to potential cyber-attacks in the UAE. The MoU (photo) was …
Read More »Elbit Systems Emirates Awarded $53 Million Contract to Supply DIRCM and Airborne EW Self Protection Systems to the UAE
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT, TASE: ESLT)(“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today that its subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), Elbit Systems Emirates Limited (“Elbit Systems Emirates”), was awarded an approximately $53 million contract to supply Direct Infrared Countermeasures (“DIRCM”) and airborne Electronic Warfare (“EW”) systems for the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport …
Read More »Consequences of UAE F-35 Deal Suspension on US Middle East Policy
Dalia Ziada The recent controversy over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) intention to suspend its F-35 deal with the United States is the latest disappointment in the deteriorating relationship between the US and the Middle East, under the Biden Administration. It adds to US-Turkey disputes over the same jet fighters, …
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