IDEX opened its doors to VIP guests and exhibitors this morning among questions over future defence support to the region from Western nations –particularly the USA - hit the headlines as political unrest continues in Bahrain.
Senior French defence officials said the UAE-French relations are poised for further improvement based on France's commitment to a permanent partnership with the UAE as well as on the wider participation of French defence companies in the forthcoming IDEX show which starts on Sunday.
Eurocopter's commitment to meeting the operational requirements of governments and armed forces and civil operators in the Arab world with its broad helicopter product line will be highlighted at next week's International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX)in Abu Dhabi (EADS exhibit stand, Booth B10, Hall 8).
An automated target detection system for UAVs currently being deployed in Afghanistan in support of both Australian Army and Air Force operations will be on display at next week's IDEX show in Abu Dhabi
The Gulf Defence Conference (GDC) is now just over a week away and due to security reasons there will be no on-site registration on the day so the last chance to register for a place is Thursday February 17, 2011, the conference orfganisers warned today.
A second Host Systems mobile ATC tower (also known as MVCR – Mobile Visual Control Room) has been delivered via C-17 to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan and will be used for ground control
Boeing announced today that it completed full scale static testing of the P-8A Poseidon's airframe on Jan. 7. The series of tests, which began in May 2009, confirmed the airframe's structural integrity.
European manufacturer Airbus today announced a 51% market share of orders for aircraft over 100 seats and an increase in production for the ninth year in a row.
As U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates puts the ailing F-35B short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing aircraft on life support and proposes another delay to the single-engine stealthy fighter’s testing, he is also pushing forward a broad savings agenda that will enhance several major aerospace programs.
Russian helicopters has bought out the controlling stock of Russia's rotorcraft manufacturers to complete the plan to have the industry under a single brand.
Sagem (Safran group) and French defense procurement agency DGA have successfully performed the first night time launch of the 250 kg AASM modular air-to-ground weapon with infrared terminal guidance, as part of export evaluation tests.
Boeing today established its first office in Doha as the company continues to strengthen its relationship with and support of Qatar and the surrounding Middle East region.
Bell Helicopter has been awarded a $27M contract to provide the Yemen government with a comprehensive mission package to support military requirements.
Saudi Arabia's National Guard (SANG) is to be a key beneficiary of the mega arms deal with the USA and will directly lead to the creation of a new air arm.
The first flight of the first Pilatus PC-21 for the United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defence took place yesterday, one year to the day after the contract was signed.
The UAE's new Al Fursan (The Knights) aerobatic team, has started to receive its upgraded Alenia Aermacchi MB-339A(NAT) aircraft, and all ten are expected to be delivered by the end of the year.
