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UAE security deals hit $6.8bn at IDEX and NAVDEX 2025
The UAE’s Tawazun Council signed deals worth $6.8bn during the IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 exhibitions.
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IDEX and NAVDEX 2025: UAE announces defence and security deals worth $5.4bn
Tawazun Council reveals major UAE security deals signed at IDEX and NAVDEX 2025
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e& launches Nukhbat Al Wattan for UAE nationals awaiting military service
The initiative aims to provide work experience for Emirati males during the interim period of mandatory national service, offering monthly remuneration equal to the military service allowance
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UAE defence giant Edge Group records $4.9bn revenue in 2024, sees international orders surge
UAE defence firm is emerging as a global powerhouse with more than $2bnin international orders
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The technology of war: AI ‘new frontline’ of modern warfare, experts say
GPS disruptions, autonomous drones, and when AI decides who lives and dies – the evolving face of modern warfare
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Dubai announces new Metro line; Storms in the UAE; Events cancelled; Rents fall; Saudi visa update – 10 things you missed this week
Storms hit the UAE, Dubai announces new Metro line, community events cancelled, rents falling, Saudi visit visa update and more top stories this week
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UAE’s EDGE Group acquires 50% stake in Brazilian smart weapons systems specialist SIATT
UAE firm’s acquisition follows a cooperation agreement signed by both companies in Rio de Janeiro in April
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IDEX 2023: UAE military spending reaches $6.4bn
IDEX 2023 and NAVDEX 2023 conclude with bumper deals signed on behalf of UAE military and police forces
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UAE military spending reaches $5.8bn at IDEX 2023
UAE military acquire rocket launchers, thermal cameras and more high-tech equipment at IDEX 2023
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UAE signs $5bn of military deals at IDEX 2023
UAE military spending at IDEX 2023 has reached more than $5bn so far
IDEX 2023
UAE signs $2.2bn of military deals on day 2 of IDEX 2023
UAE military spending at IDEX has topped $3.4bn on first two days
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UAE signs $1.2bn of military deals on opening day of IDEX 2023
UAE military signs deals worth $1.2bn, acquires ammo, vessels, radars, equipment and more at IDEX and NAVDEX 2023
Emiratis
UAE announces changes for Emiratis eligible for military service
The announcement was made via NSR’s social media accounts on Monday
India
India plane crash: 2 fighter jets collide in mid-air, pilot killed
Indian air force jets collide in mid-air, pilot killed says government statement
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UAE alert: Residences warned of military drills on roads
Field security exercise to include helicopters, military vehicles and ambulances
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SAMI inks deals with Airbus Helicopter, Singapore’s ST Engineering
SAMI, a conglomerate in defense industries, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Saudi Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia