Eric Beranger, CEO at MBDA, has called for greater co-operation between European nations and manufacturers so weapons production can reach “a critical mass” and in light of the Ukraine war underlining a need for greater volumes of munitions to be produced at a faster pace compared to peacetime.
By Tim MartinPatrice Caine sat down with Breaking Defense at IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
By Agnes HelouFrom Turkish armored vehicles to Chinese body armor, some of the many, many defense articles on display at IDEX 2023.
By Lee FerranAt IDEX 2023, the United Arab Emirates’ Tawazun Council announced the opening of a new “intelligence center” for defense forces.
By Agnes Helou“There is a very big difference between a mistress and a real wife,” quipped retired Brig. Gen. Ariel Karo, Rafael’s executive vice president for marketing and business development, during an interview with Breaking Defense, referring to the relationship with Gulf customers since the signing of the Abraham Accords.
By Ashley RoqueA selection of photos from the third day of the international defense expo in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
By Lee FerranFrom supersonic cruise missiles to armed drones, the Asian power used the show in Abu Dhabi to tout its growing weapon arsenal.
By Ashley Roque“We have a continuing and robust dialogue with the [United Arab Emirates] on these sales,” senior State Department official Stanley Brown told Breaking Defense. “We remain committed to them, even as we continue consultations to ensure that we have a clear, mutual understanding with respect to Emirati obligations.”
By Ashley RoqueUAE companies like NIMR, EARTH, EDGE, and Abu Dhabi Ship Building work with Leonardo DRS to address Middle East threat scenarios.
By Breaking DefenseFrom 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.
By Lee FerranThe US company signed an MOU with the UAE’s Tawazun Council for vehicle mobility and power projects.
By Ashley RoqueHundreds of companies from dozens of countries are showing off their latest tech and weapons systems in the United Arab Emirates.
By Lee Ferran“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.
By Ashley RoqueRussian defense companies aren’t officially listed as participating in the Abu Dhabi-based IDEX 2023 expo but will be in a “separate pavilion.”
By Agnes Helou