French countermeasure experts Lacroix are in the process of adding additional capabilities to its Galix self-protection system with the integration of missile warning and laser …
The UAE Land Forces has ordered thousands of vehicles from their domestic manufacturer, Nimr, it was announced at IDEX.Although the value of the contract was …
20th February 2017
European missile manufacturer MBDA is moving forward with trials of its Anglo-French Sea Venom anti-ship missile and is using this year's IDEX exhibition to promote …
20th February 2017
Chinese companies have come out in force at this year's IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, likely indicating a renewed sales drive in the region by …
20th February 2017
The Ukrainian government is in the final evaluation stage for an armed unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) concept known as 'Fantom'.Developed by the company Spets Techno …
20th February 2017
The new Lazar III 8x8 multi-role armoured vehicle, built by Serbia's Yugoimport, is being pushed towards the export market in Africa.A spokesperson from the company …
20th February 2017
Unveiling its new Multi-Purpose Truck (MPT) in Abu Dhabi on Sunday AM General detailed the range of possible configurations and roles that the platform can …
19th February 2017
SC Group is in prime position to secure orders from the UAE Presidential Guard for its new Desert variant of the HMT 400 Jackal 4x4.A …
19th February 2017
If the two unmanned ground vehicles pictured above seem similar, then you would not be wrong. In fact, they seem to have been separated at …
19th February 2017
UAE-based company Isotrex Manufacturing has unveiled a new all-terrain mine resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle at this year's IDEX exhibition.Known as the Legion, the MRAP is …
19th February 2017
UK-based company Kirintec has unveiled its new Special Operations Jammer at IDEX in Abu Dhabi.The company already has a range of specialist jamming equipment, the …
19th February 2017
Nimr Automotive has extended its family of special forces vehicles with the unveiling of its 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) at the International Defence Exhibition …
19th February 2017
The UAE has awarded US missile manufacturer, Raytheon, a contract for its Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 interceptors.The value of the contract and the …
19th February 2017
As final preparations for IDEX are concluded in advance of one of the largest defence and security shows of the year Shephard takes a look …
18th February 2017
BAE Systems has a good sized stock of ex-Australian Army 105mm light guns that it intends to market to the Middle East.Company officials have previously …
17th February 2017
AMTANK Armor will unveil its technical data package (TDP) to upgrade commercial vehicles at the IDEX exhibition.There is a growing market for militaries that want …
16th February 2017
The conflict in Yemen is having an impact on the defence requirements of GCC members and others in the region as battle wear, supplies and …
16th February 2017
The Middle East market still maintains its relevance, particularly for Western defence manufacturers, but also for emerging suppliers in China and Russia.However, low oil prices …
16th February 2017
The Middle East remains a volatile region with at least four states experiencing violent civil wars, with no end in sight. Low oil prices have …
16th February 2017
Just a few short days away from the start of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, Shephard Media editors Tim Fish and Richard Thomas discuss the …
16th February 2017
With nations in the Middle East increasing their air power many will now be looking at where to store new aircraft. Hangar systems are an …
15th February 2017
Denel recently began delivery of RG-31 Mk5 mine-resistant vehicles to the UAE and now the company is keen to highlight its capabilities during IDEX as …
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