EDGE entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a leader in the design, new build, repair, maintenance, refit and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, and Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups, today signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement at the International Defence Exhibition and…

Tawazun Council and Boeing today signed an agreement to open a Center of Excellence for unmanned systems at Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP) to support the UAE Armed Forces.

The agreement was signed at Tawazun Chalet in IDEX 2023 and NAVDEX 2023 by Abdulla Saif Al Awani, Chief Economic Program Officer at…

Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Leonardo, the Italian-headquartered aerospace, defence and security multinational, announced the conclusion of the first Train-The-Trainer programme…

Under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, the Ministry of Defence is organising the second UAE Worthiness and Safety Conference on 21-22 February 2023, as part of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi…

In the second session of the Conference, Mr. William Johanson Langton, Registrar of Shipping and Principal Inspector in the Defence Maritime Regulator – UK Ministry of Defence, discussed the maritime military industries involving ships and equipment, and how to classify, examine, and certify them through the…

The first batch of naval vessels arrived at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Waterfront (ADNEC Marina) today, to take part in NAVDEX 2023. NAVDEX 2023 will be held in conjunction with IDEX 2023, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, from 20-24…

Commodore Rashid Al-Muhaisni, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for NAVDEX 2023, said: “The current edition of the NAVDEX exhibition is expected to see a significant growth in the number of exhibiting companies, and a wide display of the latest innovative technologies in the maritime defence industry. Since…

Saeed Al Mansoori, CEO of Capital Events, a subsidiary of ADNEC Group, said: “For the first time, NAVDEX will be held in the new ADNEC Marina Hall, which covers an area of 10,000 square metres, making it the largest of its kind in the Middle East. This contributed to attracting new companies to take part in the…

One of HENSOLDT’s core competences is detecting threats and protecting end users. At IDEX 2023, HENSOLDT presents its broad range of sensor solutions for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations as well as sensors to improve the safety and operational effectiveness.

“We are…

Boeing [NYSE: BA] will exhibit its state-of-the-art defense and security products and services at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) Feb. 20-24.

IDEX is the largest defense exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa, and will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition…

Boeing and its subsidiaries will be showcasing the advanced capabilities of its platforms at IDEX 2023, including the CH-47 Chinook, a modernized multi-mission helicopter with a fully integrated digital cockpit management system and advanced cargo-handling capabilities; the T-7, an advanced pilot training…

The Defense and Space Market Outlook 2022–2031 predicts that the global defense, space, and security market will be worth $2.8 trillion in the next decade. This projection is based on the ongoing demand driven by geopolitical and security challenges and the continued importance of military aircraft, autonomous…

Blighter Surveillance Systems, the British designer and manufacturer of electronic-scanning radars and surveillance solutions, will be showcasing its cutting-edge A800 3D Multi-Mode Drone Detection Radar and B400 radar at IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi next week. Blighter will be exhibiting on the UK Defence &…

ADNEC Group announced STREIT Group, a world-leading privately-owned armored vehicle manufacturer as the Diamond Partner for the 16th  edition of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the 7th edition of the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2023, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness…

At next week’s IDEX Exhibition (20-24 February, Abu Dhabi) WFEL will showcase its DSB Dry Support Bridge, the world’s most technically advanced, rapidly deployable military bridge of its type; a 46m bridge can be constructed by a crew of 8 in under 90 minutes. With its Military Load Classification (MLC) of 120…