DefenceTalkHarris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) will showcase its broad range of advanced products and integrated systems that help customers connect the battlefield during the 2017 International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), Feb. 19-23, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Harris will exhibit and demonstrate its proven solutions that meet urgent security challenges associated with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) […]https://www.defencetalk.com/harris-to-showcase-connected-battlefield-technologies-at-idex-2017-69147/

DefenceTalkRussian state corporation Rostec and officials of the government are in talks with the Mubadala foundation from the United Arab Emirates about selling the stake in the Russian Helicopters, head of Rostec Sergey Chemezov told TASS. The Russian Helicopters company is part of state hi-tech corporation Rostec. “We held talks with Mubadala. Recently Industry and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-in-talks-with-uaes-mubadala-on-selling-stake-in-russian-helicopters-67030/

DefenceTalkA deal between the Swedish aerospace and defence company, Saab Group, and the United Arab Emirates is being criticized because the country is a dictatorship and involved in an armed conflict in Yemen. Swedish Radio news reported that Saab Group signed a contract last year to develop the UAE’s airborne radar systems. Stig Henriksson, a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-erieye-radar-deal-with-uae-criticized-66804/

DefenceTalkThe General Headquarters of the United Arab Emirates’ Armed Forces has ordered Patria AMV 8×8 armoured wheeled vehicles. All details of the contract are classified. “This is a magnificent extension for the ongoing, successful co-operation between the UAE Armed Forces and Patria. UAE Armed Forces have been very satisfied with their existing AMV vehicles as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uae-selects-patria-amv-vehicle-66598/

DefenceTalkDenel Vehicle Systems has concluded a contract of more than R900-million with NIMR in the United Arab Emirates for the development and supply of advanced mine-protected vehicles. This contract for N35 is one of the largest received by Denel Vehicle Systems (DVS) in recent years and will provide work for two of the company’s major […]https://www.defencetalk.com/denel-to-develop-new-mrap-vehicles-for-uae-65813/

DefenceTalkDUBAI Airshow: Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to expand and enhance the Emirates’ airborne surveillance capabilities. Saab will deliver a new airborne Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS) incorporating a new version of the Saab Erieye radar system. The order value amounts to approximately USD1.27 billion. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uae-orders-saab-erieye-aew-aircraft-surveillance-system-65810/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Guided Bomb Units (GBU-31s and GBU-12s) and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $130 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uae-to-buy-guided-bomb-units-gbu-31s-and-gbu-12s-64379/

DefenceTalkCompany to demonstrate revolutionary missile defence C2 capability designed for combined operations Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is introducing its Citadel Enterprise Battle Command System at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2015, taking place Feb. 22-26. Northrop Grumman’s Citadel Enterprise Battle Command System is a rapidly deployable and mobile command and control (C2) […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-unveils-citadel-enterprise-battle-command-system-at-idex-63239/

DefenceTalkA squadron of warplanes from the United Arab Emirates arrived Sunday in Jordan to help the kingdom in its fight against the Islamic State group, state media reported. The F-16 fighter jets were deployed at a Jordanian air base along with UAE pilots and technicians, said the kingdom’s official Petra news agency. Jordan and the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uae-warplane-squadron-lands-in-jordan-to-back-strikes-on-is-62781/

DefenceTalkThe Air Force’s ability to continue building partnerships to meet challenges of future warfare directly involves Airmen and Soldiers who are focused on building partnership capacity throughout the region. As the result of a bilateral agreement between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) Air Warfare Center […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-air-force-develops-interoperability-with-uae-61876/