US Army’s evolving counter-UAS M-LIDS plan puts foreign military sales on backburner

US Army’s evolving counter-UAS M-LIDS plan puts foreign military sales on backburner
US Army’s evolving counter-UAS M-LIDS plan puts foreign military sales on backburner

“It’s been a little bit slower than we would have liked… but I think their view is they really want to get to the single vehicle counter UAS, and then they want to proliferate that worldwide,” said Michael Coulter, the president of Leonardo DRS International.

Russian firm eyes options in Middle East for ‘joint production’ of tech, including 5th-gen fighters

Russian firm eyes options in Middle East for ‘joint production’ of tech, including 5th-gen fighters
Russian firm eyes options in Middle East for ‘joint production’ of tech, including 5th-gen fighters

Russian defense companies aren’t officially listed as participating in the Abu Dhabi-based IDEX 2023 expo but will be in a “separate pavilion.”

What to expect from the UAE’s IDEX 2023 exhibition, the largest yet

What to expect from the UAE’s IDEX 2023 exhibition, the largest yet
What to expect from the UAE’s IDEX 2023 exhibition, the largest yet

Hundreds of companies and dozens of nations will be in Abu Dhabi to see the latest defense technology and systems.

US-Gulf Cooperation Council eyeing path ahead on integrated air defense

US-Gulf Cooperation Council eyeing path ahead on integrated air defense
US-Gulf Cooperation Council eyeing path ahead on integrated air defense

“There are some technical challenges to being able to share it, but ultimately, it’s really an authority….We can at least pick up a phone and relay that there is a threat inbound,” Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, the deputy commander of Ninth Air Force, Air Forces Central.

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A solution rises for Middle East nations that demand persistent ISR for border and maritime security

A solution rises for Middle East nations that demand persistent ISR for border and maritime security
A solution rises for Middle East nations that demand persistent ISR for border and maritime security

A VTOL system with no stick or rudder plus beyond line-of-sight ISR meets the demands of the UAE and its Middle East neighbors.

Israeli defense firm Rafael opens first office in United Arab Emirates

Israeli defense firm Rafael opens first office in United Arab Emirates
Israeli defense firm Rafael opens first office in United Arab Emirates

In a growing closeness once unthinkable for the historical rivals, Israel and some Gulf nations, especially the UAE, have made significant strides in defense cooperation ever since the Abraham Accords were signed in 2020.

Emirati conglomerate EDGE grabs majority stake in Estonian robotics firm

Emirati conglomerate EDGE grabs majority stake in Estonian robotics firm
Emirati conglomerate EDGE grabs majority stake in Estonian robotics firm

Tallin’s Milrem Robotics was seeking investment for expansion, while EDGE continues autonomous tech push.

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To win the day, ground forces need tactical vehicles equipped with commerciality and advanced power solutions

To win the day, ground forces need tactical vehicles equipped with commerciality and advanced power solutions
To win the day, ground forces need tactical vehicles equipped with commerciality and advanced power solutions

GM Defense rolls into IDEX 2023 with concept vehicles looking to expand its footprint in the tactical wheeled vehicle market, including its Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) Heavy Gun Carrier variant and its Next Generation Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicle.