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Germany orders Israel’s Trophy active protection system for its Leopard 2 tanks
The German military plans to successively equip its tanks with active protection systems in light of the threat posed by modern anti-tank weapons.
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Why would Russia’s Kalashnikov make a NATO-friendly assault rifle?
Defense News spoke with the Russian company’s CEO about why it would design a NATO-friendly rifle when there are measures in place that prevent alliance members from buying it.
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Israel to buy two KC-46 tankers, with plans for more F-35s and weapon systems
Israel will use the Foreign Military Financing program from the U.S. to acquire the new tankers. The multibillion-dollar deal was approved by the U.S. State Department in March 2020.
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Paramount Group pitches new drone swarm amid region’s lack of countermeasures
Drone swarms are on offer at IDEX, but there is a clear lack of systems currently able to counter such a capability.
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Visit the showroom floor at IDEX 2021
IDEX has begun in person in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi. Defense News’ Agnes Helou takes us on a brief tour.
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Saudi, Emirati defense conglomerates cut deal for military vehicle production
In a first for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, their respective defense industry conglomerates signed a deal to produce the four-wheel drive JAIS vehicle, developed by Emirate firm Nimr, in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia to stop contracting with firms without local headquarters
Saudi Arabia announced Feb. 15 that it plans to stop signing contracts with foreign companies that don’t have their Mideast headquarters in the kingdom, state-run media reported, a bold move that could escalate business competition in the region.
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Who showed up for the in-person UAE weapons show?
In spite of the surging coronavirus pandemic, major arms makers descended on a convention center in Abu Dhabi, hoping to make deals with militaries across the Middle East.
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Why a UAE company transformed a 4×4 Ajban into an autonomous vehicle
Nimr unveiled Feb. 21 that it is working with Adasi on a 4×4 armored vehicle that can be transformed into an unmanned vehicle.
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Saab inks deal with Tawazun to bolster sensor technology research in UAE
Saab will also participate in the educational program Sustain and Enhance Emiratization in Defence and Security, or SEEDS, as part of agreements it signed at IDEX.
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Germany orders Israel’s Trophy active protection system for its Leopard 2 tanks
The German military plans to successively equip its tanks with active protection systems in light of the threat posed by modern anti-tank weapons.
-
Why would Russia’s Kalashnikov make a NATO-friendly assault rifle?
Defense News spoke with the Russian company’s CEO about why it would design a NATO-friendly rifle when there are measures in place that prevent alliance members from buying it.
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Israel to buy two KC-46 tankers, with plans for more F-35s and weapon systems
Israel will use the Foreign Military Financing program from the U.S. to acquire the new tankers. The multibillion-dollar deal was approved by the U.S. State Department in March 2020.
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Paramount Group pitches new drone swarm amid region’s lack of countermeasures
Drone swarms are on offer at IDEX, but there is a clear lack of systems currently able to counter such a capability.
-
Visit the showroom floor at IDEX 2021
IDEX has begun in person in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi. Defense News’ Agnes Helou takes us on a brief tour.
-
Saudi, Emirati defense conglomerates cut deal for military vehicle production
In a first for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, their respective defense industry conglomerates signed a deal to produce the four-wheel drive JAIS vehicle, developed by Emirate firm Nimr, in Saudi Arabia.
-
Saudi Arabia to stop contracting with firms without local headquarters
Saudi Arabia announced Feb. 15 that it plans to stop signing contracts with foreign companies that don’t have their Mideast headquarters in the kingdom, state-run media reported, a bold move that could escalate business competition in the region.
-
Who showed up for the in-person UAE weapons show?
In spite of the surging coronavirus pandemic, major arms makers descended on a convention center in Abu Dhabi, hoping to make deals with militaries across the Middle East.
-
Why a UAE company transformed a 4×4 Ajban into an autonomous vehicle
Nimr unveiled Feb. 21 that it is working with Adasi on a 4×4 armored vehicle that can be transformed into an unmanned vehicle.
-
Saab inks deal with Tawazun to bolster sensor technology research in UAE
Saab will also participate in the educational program Sustain and Enhance Emiratization in Defence and Security, or SEEDS, as part of agreements it signed at IDEX.
-
Germany orders Israel’s Trophy active protection system for its Leopard 2 tanks
The German military plans to successively equip its tanks with active protection systems in light of the threat posed by modern anti-tank weapons.
-
Why would Russia’s Kalashnikov make a NATO-friendly assault rifle?
Defense News spoke with the Russian company’s CEO about why it would design a NATO-friendly rifle when there are measures in place that prevent alliance members from buying it.
-
Israel to buy two KC-46 tankers, with plans for more F-35s and weapon systems
Israel will use the Foreign Military Financing program from the U.S. to acquire the new tankers. The multibillion-dollar deal was approved by the U.S. State Department in March 2020.
-
Paramount Group pitches new drone swarm amid region’s lack of countermeasures
Drone swarms are on offer at IDEX, but there is a clear lack of systems currently able to counter such a capability.
-
Visit the showroom floor at IDEX 2021
IDEX has begun in person in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi. Defense News’ Agnes Helou takes us on a brief tour.
-
Saudi, Emirati defense conglomerates cut deal for military vehicle production
In a first for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, their respective defense industry conglomerates signed a deal to produce the four-wheel drive JAIS vehicle, developed by Emirate firm Nimr, in Saudi Arabia.
-
Saudi Arabia to stop contracting with firms without local headquarters
Saudi Arabia announced Feb. 15 that it plans to stop signing contracts with foreign companies that don’t have their Mideast headquarters in the kingdom, state-run media reported, a bold move that could escalate business competition in the region.
-
Who showed up for the in-person UAE weapons show?
In spite of the surging coronavirus pandemic, major arms makers descended on a convention center in Abu Dhabi, hoping to make deals with militaries across the Middle East.
-
Why a UAE company transformed a 4×4 Ajban into an autonomous vehicle
Nimr unveiled Feb. 21 that it is working with Adasi on a 4×4 armored vehicle that can be transformed into an unmanned vehicle.
-
Saab inks deal with Tawazun to bolster sensor technology research in UAE
Saab will also participate in the educational program Sustain and Enhance Emiratization in Defence and Security, or SEEDS, as part of agreements it signed at IDEX.
