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United Arab Emirates Defense Industry at IDEX 2011 |
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Tuesday,
22 February 2011, 07:40 PM |
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UAE's growing defence industry to highlight new technology
at IDEX 2011.
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The
10th International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX)
and inaugural Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) are proving
a prime forum for the UAE's growing defence industry to
highlight new technology. The 169 UAE companies exhibiting
are central examples of advanced research, development and
manufacturing capabilities from across the emirates.
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UAE
companies occupy more than 12,000sqm of space at IDEX
2011 with 169 exhibitors including Tawazun Holding, Mubadala
Development Company, and the Telecommunications Regulatory
Authority.
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number of UAE companies are also exhibiting in the First
Time Exhibitors Zone, benefiting from the exclusive location
and visibility the zone offers.
"IDEX
has historically been a major forum for UAE companies
to exhibit their advancements and technological prowess,"
says Mohamed Al Mashgouni, IDEX 2011 Show Director. "Each
year, the UAE contribution to IDEX grows and the evolving
nature of our country's defence and security industry
becomes more apparent. This year, with a more than 50
percent increase in the number of UAE participants compared
to '09, the technologies we see exhibited are becoming
a major force in the local and global defence industry."
Notable UAE companies exhibiting new technology at this
week's exhibition include Tawazun subsidiaries Caracal
and NIMR, as well as Yahsat and Bayanat, both Mubadala
subsidiaries.
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Caracal
is also exhibiting its first line of rifles with both hunting
and defence applications.
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Caracal
International is the first arms manufacturer in the country
and is exhibiting its line of innovative defence products.
Notable additions this year include the Caracal H type -
a high performance single action pistol aimed primarily
at the sporting market and developed by Caracal's in-house
design team. Caracal is also exhibiting its first line of
rifles with both hunting and defence applications. |
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Exhibiting
for the first time at IDEX as a Tawazun subsidiary is NIMR
Automotive, the first UAE defence manufacturer to produce
a range of land vehicles specifically designed for active
military applications. NIMR's vehicles range from 6x6 armoured
personnel carriers and armoured patrol vehicles, to heavily
and lightly armoured 4x4 command and recon vehicles - all
built for high endurance in demanding desert terrain and
extreme weather conditions. Their 6x6 short wheel base platform
vehicle, launched yesterday by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister
of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is the first defence vehicle
platform designed and manufactured in the UAE. |
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Exhibiting
for the first time at IDEX is Bayanat, the UAE's premier
and leading geospatial service provider |
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Exhibiting
for the first time at IDEX is Bayanat, the UAE's premier
and leading geospatial service provider. As a trusted partner
and strategic provider of the UAE armed forces, Bayanat
processes and distributes up-to-the-minute topographical,
hydrographic and aeronautical information across the UAE.
Beyond the government, these services are now available
to public sector agencies and institutions.
Yahsat
is Abu Dhabi's first satellite company. Once launched this
quarter, their first satellite will provide ultra secure
Ka band coverage for the region. This coverage will facilitate
governmental and civilian communications in areas including
secure networking, mission critical applications, border
control, disaster recovery and backup for key data networks.
Celebrating its 10th edition in 2011, IDEX is considered
to be the ideal platform within the region for the defence
industry to showcase emerging technology, equipment, trends
and strategy. In total, more than 1,060 exhibitors representing
over 50 countries are participating in the show. |
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