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News - United Arab Emirates

  • Military Logistics

    New UK naval base comes online

    5th April 2018

    The UK officially opened its new naval support facility in Manama, Bahrain, on 5 March, the latest in a series of moves to boost its …

  • Defence Notes

    US defence chief Mattis has 'no reservations' about Bolton

    27th March 2018

    US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said 27 March he had 'no reservations' about working with John Bolton, the controversial hawk named by President Donald Trump …

  • Military Logistics

    Study underway to examine US mobility requirements

    1st April 2018

    United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), together with the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation organisation within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, have begun a …

  • Defence Notes

    Baltic states to ask for greater protection from Russia

    3rd April 2018

    Baltic state leaders will ask the US to send more troops and bolster air defences on NATO's eastern flank to deter Russia when they meet …

  • Training

    CAE provides RPA training to UAE

    26th February 2018

    CAE Maritime Middle East (MME) is delivering training for United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force RQ-1E remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) aircrew, the company announced on …

  • Defence Notes

    NATO expels seven Russian diplomats

    27th March 2018

    NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on 27 March that the alliance was expelling seven Russian diplomats to show that Moscow faces ‘costs and consequences’ over …

  • Land Warfare

    Estonia to send 50 troops to reinforce French-led Mali mission

    22nd March 2018

    Tallinn, March 22, 2018 (AFP) - Estonia's government on Thursday agreed to send 50 troops from the Baltic state to Mali as part of France's …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Continued investment proves less risky for Watchkeeper

    26th March 2018

    The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) remains committed to the troubled Watchkeeper project despite missing its full operating capability (FOC) one milestone in November 2017. It …

  • Defence Notes

    Opinion: UK needs Saudi defence relationship

    16th March 2018

    The recent visit by the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammad Bin Sultan (MBS) to the United Kingdom has generated a flurry of announcements about the future …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Saab rolls out first GlobalEye destined for UAE

    23rd February 2018

    Saab has rolled out the first of three GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C;) aircraft for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE selected …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Canada to deploy troops, helicopters to help UN in Mali

    19th March 2018

    Canada will deploy an infantry unit and military trainers along with attack and transport helicopters to Mali for 12 months in support of an ongoing …

  • Naval Warfare

    Japan commissions replacement sub rescue ship

    21st March 2018

    The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned a new submarine rescue ship, JS Chiyoda (ASR-404), on 20 March. Built by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, the …

  • Defence Notes

    Insight: Trump signs Taiwan Travel Act

    19th March 2018

    China’s Foreign Ministry expressed displeasure over US President Donald Trump’s signing of the Taiwan Travel Act (HR 535) on 16 March. The legislation, though non-binding, …

  • Land Warfare

    Patriot missile contract mod issued

    13th February 2018

    Lockheed Martin has received a contract modification for the production and delivery of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors, …

  • Land Warfare

    US Army chief explains increased 155mm buy

    16th March 2018

    US Army officials are looking to stockpile 155mm projectiles in case of a contingency that causes the service to run through its cache.  During a House Appropriations …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Kasser II

    Produced by M4 Industries based in Abu Dhabi, Kasser is a 4x4 MRAP that is currently being developed for the United Arab Emirates. The vehicle ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    JERNAS-S

    The JERNAS-S, formerly known as the Jeer, is a fixed-wing UAV developed by ADASI, a subsidiary of the EDGE Group. The UAV is designed to conduct ...

  • Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Land: Defensive Systems - Gunshot Detection / Hostile Fire Indicator

    ShotFinder Acoustic Hostile Fire Detection

    Northrop Grumman’s ShotFinder is a hostile fire detection system designed to protect aircraft against small arms and light weapons fire. The apparatus employs acoustic technology ...

  • Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

    Falcon Edge/IEWS

    Northrop Grumman’s Falcon Edge Integrated Self-Protection System (ISPS) equips the United Arab Emirates Air Force’s (UAEAF) Lockheed Martin F-16E/F Block-60 fighters.  The first incarnation of ...

  • Self-propelled rocket launchers

    MCRL

    The Multiple Cradle Rocket Launcher (MCRL) was developed by Al Jaber Land Systems (AJLS) in cooperation with Roketsan to meet the requirements of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ...

  • Air: Displays

    Digital Light Engine Head-Up Display

    BAE Systems Digital Light Engine (DLE) HUD is designed to upgrade existing display equipment with a modular, electro-optic digital system. According to the manufacturer, DLE HUDs ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM, Land: Radio and SATCOM

    AN/ARS-6(V12) PLS

    The new AN/ARS-6 (V12) Personnel Locator System (PLS) Receiver/Transmitter (R/T) is a functional replacement for the old AN/ARS-6. These systems are used to locate missing ...

  • Sealift/replenishment vessels

    Al Saadiyat (Logistics Support Vessel)

    Al Saadiyat is the most recent logistics support vessel to be built for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy. The vessel is effectively a large ...

  • Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming

    ELT/558

    The ELT/558 is a low-band jammer designed for the self-protection of fighter aircraft and combat helicopters. Systems support platform protection using jamming and deception of search/scanning, ...

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    IPN

    Produced by Selex ES (now part of Leonardo), the IPN is a family of combat management systems. Also known as SADOC 2, it is in ...

  • Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers

    AN/APR-48B

    Lockheed Martin’s AN/APR-48B is a modernised radar frequency interferometer. The digital receiver-based system features enhanced receiver sensitivity to allow the system to detect a threat, ...

  • Air: AEW/fire control radar

    AN/APG-80

    The AN/APG-80 is an X-band active electronically scanned array radar system with approximately 1,000 transmit/receive modules, designed for continuous search and multi-target tracking capabilities in ...

  • Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

    AN/AAQ-24(V)

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/AAQ-24(V) is a Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) designed to protect large fixed-wing and small rotary wing aircrafts. The system has been installed in ...

  • EO/IR systems

    Damocles

    The Damocles is a third-generation targeting pod developed by Thales Group, designed for advanced reconnaissance and laser designation. It is modular, features an eye-safe laser, ...

  • Corvettes

    Comandanti/Sirio Class (FCX15)

    The Comandanti-class corvettes designed and built by Italian company Financatieri are in service with the Italian Navy, which operates four, with the first commissioned in 2001, ...