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News - Dimdex
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: Pre-show planning by European OEMs
28th March 2016
European OEMs are positioning themselves for potential procurement programmes in the GCC region. They are eager to explore a maritime security and defence market still …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2015: Firms agree on coastal defence development
23rd February 2015
MBDA and GEM Elettronica and cooperating with local UAE company Siham Al Khaleej Technology (SAKT), to develop a cost-effective coastal battery system. Announced at the …
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Defence Helicopter
NHI looks to standardise NH90 programme
24th June 2014
With the NH90 programme hampered by the vast number of different variants being produced since its inception, NHIndustries is looking to develop a single standard …
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Defence Helicopter
Qatar announces $24 billion in defence contracts
28th March 2014
The Qatar Armed Forces has awarded an estimated $24 billion in defence contracts for the purchase of tanks, helicopters, missiles and other weapons, it was …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DIMDEX: Qatar Armed Forces pursue OPV design
28th March 2014
Thales and the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) have agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to pursue the development of an 'optionally piloted vehicle - aircraft' …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX: Raytheon offers up ‘counter-swarm’ solution
26th March 2014
The most prolific threat currently facing Middle Eastern navies is swarming fast attack craft, according to Raytheon, which has developed a new missile system to …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX: Naval commanders call for maritime cooperation
26th March 2014
Navy leaders called for greater cooperation in the modern maritime security environment at the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference in Doha on 26 March. More …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX: Qatar signs for new fast patrol craft
26th March 2014
The Qatar Coast Guard has signed a deal with Turkish company Ares Shipyard for the delivery of a number of new high speed vessels to …
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Digital Battlespace
DIMDEX: Middle Eastern C4ISR requirements evolve
26th March 2014
The Middle East is experiencing a change of mindset in the area of C4ISR procurement, according to Thales. Speaking to Shephard at DIMDEX on 26 …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX: Saab promotes maritime surveillance
26th March 2014
Offering up its maritime surveillance capabilities to the Middle-East at DIMDEX, Saab has described a ‘complex’ maritime environment in the Arabian Gulf. Speaking to Shephard …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX: MBDA unveils coastal defence system
26th March 2014
MBDA has displayed a new coastal defence system based on the Marte missile family at DIMDEX for the first time. The Marte Coastal Defence System …
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Digital Battlespace
DIMDEX: Selex eyes Middle Eastern EW sales
25th March 2014
Selex ES is considering plans to launch an Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) centre in the Middle East, according to company executives. Speaking to Shephard …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DIMDEX: Global Yabhon nears maiden flight
25th March 2014
Adcom’s Global Yabhon UAV will make its maiden flight after the end of Ramadan in July, defence sources have informed Shephard. The enormous 10-ton platform, …
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Digital Battlespace
DIMDEX: Middle-East shows appetite for smaller C4ISR functionality
25th March 2014
Middle-East navies are seeking to equip smaller and smaller platforms with maritime C4ISR capabilities, Danish company Terma has identified. Speaking to Shephard at DIMDEX, VP …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DIMDEX: 5G reveals Herculean task for USVs
25th March 2014
5G International will unveil an autonomous refuelling-at-sea USV technology demonstrator (TD) next year, Shephard has been informed. According to company director, Keith Henderson, the 38-ft …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Q02 (Qatar)
Programme Background Reiner developed the Q01 jointly with the Emirate of Qatar, primarily for the Qatar Armed Forces. It was introduced at the ILA Berlin Air ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Logistic Support Vessel [Qatar]
Programme Background Requirements With a growing blue water fleet that will count one LPD, four corvettes and two OPVs, Shephard believes Qatar will soon seek to procure ...
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OPVs
OPVs Procurement [UAE]
Programme Background Requirements At DIMDEX 2024, Shephard learnt that the UAE Coast Guard is in the process of acquiring up to ten Offshore Patrol Vessels. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 (Qatar)
Programme Background In 2018 at DIMDEX, it was revealed that Qatar had bought six Bayraktar TB2 UAVs from Turkey. The deal also included three ground control stations, ...
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OPVs
Ares 150 Hercules (Batch 2)
Programme Background The Ares 150 Hercules is a vessel designed by Turkish company Ares. Qatar have ordered a total of five 150 Hercules to be ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Fast Attack Craft (FAC) 50 [Qatar]
Programme Background Timeline At DIMDEX 2024, Qatar's Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the procurement of two FAC 50 ships with Turkish shipyard Dearsan. Dearsan ...
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Military helicopters - attack
New Exploration and Escort Helicopter (NEES) (Phase I) [Italy]
Programme Background In 2017, the Italian government signed a contract with Leonardo to replace its fleet of AW129 Mangusta attack helicopters with the in-development AW249, ...
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Military helicopters - attack
New Exploration and Escort Helicopter (NEES) (Phase II) [Italy]
Programme Background Phase I In 2017, the Italian government signed a contract with Leonardo to replace its fleet of AW129 Mangusta attack helicopters with the ...
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Frigates
Joint Future Surface Combatant - FSC (3) [Netherlands]
Programme Background Timeline In June 2018, both Belgium and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint procurement of at least four ...
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) [UK]
Programme Background Requirements According to the UK MoD's March 2021 Defence Command Paper, entitled 'Defence in a Competitive Age', the RN will invest in six ...
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
LPDs/OPVs Replacement Programme [Netherlands]
Programme Background Requirements The RNLN will need to replace the ageing LPDs Rotterdam and Johan de Witt when the vessels' service lives come to an ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Fast Attack Craft (FAC) 50
The FAC 50 is a Fast Attack Craft designed by the Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan. At DIMDEX 2024, Qatar ordered two units, which are planned to be ...
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Frigates
F-142
The F-142 is a 140m frigate developed by Dearsan Shipyard. Unveiled during DIMDEX 2022, the vessel features a stealth design combined with high firepower, a ...
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Corvettes
Ares 76 Corvette
At DIMDEX 2024, Ares shipyard unveiled a new corvette design dubbed Ares 76 Corvette. The vessel was developed in response to an inquiry received from ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 24
The Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 24 is an interceptor craft designed by Yonca Onuk JV. Available in Special Operations and Fast Attack versions, a ...
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ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Q01 / Q02
The Q01 is an optinoal piloted MALE prototype aircraft developed by Reiner Stemme Utility Air-Systems GmbH in collaboration with the Emirate of Qatar. The Q02 has ...
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Minehunters
Cacciamine Nuova Generazione Costieri (CNG-C)
At DIMDEX 2024, Intermarine unveiled a model of the next-generation coastal minehunters currently being developed for the Italian Navy. Eight such units are expected to be ordered ...
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Loitering munitions
ASN-301
The ASN-301 is a Chinese anti-radiation loitering munition. Likely based on Israel's Harpy drone, the ASN-301 features a delta-wing configuration and a pusher propeller, and ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Fast Attack Craft FAC 46
The Fast Attack Craft (FAC) 46 was introduced by Dearsan Shipyard at DIMDEX 2022. The FAC 46 is designed to perform a wide range of ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Cockerill i-X
The Cockerill i-X is a wheeled armoured vehicle designed as a light armoured platform with a modular turret for intercepting enemy forces. John Cockerill Defense unveiled the new ...
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Frigates
Crossover 139 Fast Combatant
Damen revealed its Crossover 139 vessel, suiting the requirement for the Republic of Singapore Navy's future Multi-Role Combat Vessel, at IMEDEX Asia 2019. The requirement ...
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ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Q-01
The Q-01 is an optionally piloted MALE UAS developed by Reiner Stemme to meet the requirements of the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF). The development programme ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AW249
The AW249, or New Exploration and Escort Helicopter (NEES), is an attack helicopter being developed for the Italian Army by Leonardo based on the AW149 tactical transport helicopter. It ...
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Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar
Searchmaster
The Searchmaster is an airborne multirole surveillance radar that employs an AESA antenna and is derived from qualified technologies developed for the RBE2 radar of ...
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OPVs
OPV 2600 Military
The OPV 2600 is an Offshore Patrol Vessel manufactured by Damen. Two vessels have been ordered by Pakistan. It is designed to conduct a wide range of missions, ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Ares 75 Bold
The Ares 75 Bold is a fast patrol craft designed and built by Ares Shipyard. Five units are in service with the Qatari Coast Guard.
