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As US worries over Beijing’s influence in Middle East, Chinese defense firms flock to IDEX 2023

As US worries over Beijing’s influence in Middle East, Chinese defense firms flock to IDEX 2023
As US worries over Beijing’s influence in Middle East, Chinese defense firms flock to IDEX 2023

From supersonic cruise missiles to armed drones, the Asian power used the show in Abu Dhabi to tout its growing weapon arsenal.

HEL in Abu Dhabi: US defense giants Lockheed, Raytheon push laser tech at Middle East arms show

HEL in Abu Dhabi: US defense giants Lockheed, Raytheon push laser tech at Middle East arms show
HEL in Abu Dhabi: US defense giants Lockheed, Raytheon push laser tech at Middle East arms show

Both firms are exhibiting high-energy lasers (HEL) systems at their stations at IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi.

The key news from IDEX day two [VIDEO]

The key news from IDEX day two [VIDEO]
The key news from IDEX day two [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Lee Ferran and Agnes Helou discuss the major news from the second day of the International Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

UK denies Challenger 2 gift to Ukraine reduces operational capabilities by nearly a third

UK denies Challenger 2 gift to Ukraine reduces operational capabilities by nearly a third
UK denies Challenger 2 gift to Ukraine reduces operational capabilities by nearly a third

The increased threat posed to European security by Russia has led to UK lawmakers intensifying scrutiny around British Army capabilities, which have been long been in the spotlight because of cancelled acquisitions, technical difficulties, contractor disputes, gross overspending and operational readiness issues.

At Munich Conference, Ukraine drives an unusual focus on acquisition over policy

At Munich Conference, Ukraine drives an unusual focus on acquisition over policy
At Munich Conference, Ukraine drives an unusual focus on acquisition over policy

Last week’s Munich Security Conference included call-outs on specific weapon systems, an unusual occurrence at the normally high-minded dialogue.

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Threats from all sides: Middle East nations counter with advanced technology

Threats from all sides: Middle East nations counter with advanced technology
Threats from all sides: Middle East nations counter with advanced technology

UAE companies like NIMR, EARTH, EDGE, and Abu Dhabi Ship Building work with Leonardo DRS to address Middle East threat scenarios.

The sights of IDEX Day 2 [PHOTOS]

The sights of IDEX Day 2 [PHOTOS]
The sights of IDEX Day 2 [PHOTOS]

From air to land to sea, defense firms from around the world showed off their wares at the second day of the Abu Dhabi-based expo.

EDGE announces $1.1B deal with Angolan navy, unveils 11 new autonomous systems

EDGE announces $1.1B deal with Angolan navy, unveils 11 new autonomous systems
EDGE announces $1.1B deal with Angolan navy, unveils 11 new autonomous systems

IDEX 2023 — It’s no surprise that the UAE’s largest defense conglomerate has the most floor space at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2023), but EDGE Group also sought to make a splash with a series of announcements from day one of IDEX and its sister-show NAVDEX. Off the bat, Abu Dhabi Ship Building, an…

At IDEX 2023, GM Defense inks partnership ‘expanding… reach’ in Middle East

At IDEX 2023, GM Defense inks partnership ‘expanding… reach’ in Middle East
At IDEX 2023, GM Defense inks partnership ‘expanding… reach’ in Middle East

The US company signed an MOU with the UAE’s Tawazun Council for vehicle mobility and power projects.

The top news from IDEX day 1 [VIDEO]

The top news from IDEX day 1 [VIDEO]
The top news from IDEX day 1 [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense reporters Ashley Roque and Agnes Helou break down what they saw at IDEX 2023 day one.

Israel’s IAI seeking to increase US ties on quantum, hypersonics

Israel’s IAI seeking to increase US ties on quantum, hypersonics
Israel’s IAI seeking to increase US ties on quantum, hypersonics

Tightening relations with US organizations to develop next-gen technology is part of an overall business strategy to try and develop a suite of future-focused weapons, according to Eytan Eshel, IAI’s executive vice president for R&D, technology and innovation.

The sights of IDEX 2023 Day 1 [PHOTOS]

The sights of IDEX 2023 Day 1 [PHOTOS]
The sights of IDEX 2023 Day 1 [PHOTOS]

Hundreds of companies from dozens of countries are showing off their latest tech and weapons systems in the United Arab Emirates.

Oshkosh Defense extending footprint in Saudi Arabia with new partnership

Oshkosh Defense extending footprint in Saudi Arabia with new partnership
Oshkosh Defense extending footprint in Saudi Arabia with new partnership

The US company and the Zahid Group are teaming up on tactical wheeled vehicle programs.

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine’s M1 Abrams tanks could come from US stockpiles, official says

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine’s M1 Abrams tanks could come from US stockpiles, official says
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine’s M1 Abrams tanks could come from US stockpiles, official says

The Biden administration may change course and use presidential drawdown authority to provide tanks to Ukraine, suggested Stanley Brown, the principal deputy assistant secretary for the bureau of political-military affairs.