For decades, Bell has been known for building aircraft that save lives and support militaries around the world. Rapidly delivering and retrieving warfighters in extreme, challenging environments. Developing agile machinery built for fast transport and swift movement. 
 

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates --- Northrop Grumman Corporation will showcase a variety of its defense technologies for land, air and sea-based platforms, as well as its military and commercial satellite technologies, at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2019, Feb. 17-21, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Northrop Grumman will be exhibiting at booth #03-A04. 
 

IDEX 2019 takes place from 17 to 21 February in Abu Dhabi. True to the motto “Force Protection is our Mission”, Rheinmetall will be on hand with a representative selection of products from its extensive portfolio. 
 

Patria attends IDEX 2019 event in February 17-21, in Abu Dhabi, UAE featuring its latest technology at Patria’s stand 10 - B10/C09. Patria will showcase several products: 
 

FNSS completed all preparations to attend IDEX 2019, which will held in Abu Dhabi, capital of United Arab Emirates. 
 

Export license practices are a topic of a vivid discussion at the moment in Finland. It seems that export license practices are rather difficult to comprehend. 
 

More than 11,000 weapons and military equipment for law enforcement agencies, 15 innovative products that are already produced in series, 12.4 billion taxes, transferred to the state budget – these are the results of the SC “UkrOboronProm” in 2014-2016, respectively. Indicators of the domestic defense industry keep growing for 3 years running, from the beginning of Russia’s military aggression in Eastern Ukraine. 

BRASÍLIA --- The United Arab Emirates are interested in the development project of the Tamandaré class corvette for the Brazilian Navy, it emerged during a meeting of the minister Raul Jungmann with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed Albawardi Alfalasi. "We are interested in participating in projects in all areas, whether military or commercial," said Minister Mohamed. 
 

ALAN WARNES in TURIN. – Among the many guests at the unveiling of the 500th Eurofighter at Leonardo's Turin-Caselle facility, on Tuesday was a small Kuwait delegation. It was headed up by the Kuwait Ambassador to Italy, His Excellency Sheikh Ali Khalid Al Sabah, who was presented with the first component to be built for the first Kuwait Air Force Eurofighter.

ST. ASAPH, Wales --- During the IDEX trade show, March 14 2017, UK Minister Harriett Baldwin announced the award of the $100 million STAS contract to Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies company. IDEX is the largest and most prestigious Defense trade show in the Middle East. 

Leading armoured steel subcontractor Advanced Armour Engineering has announced plans to invest in the fabrication of armoured hulls from its manufacturing facility in the UAE. AAE is a British owned and managed steel fabrication company which specialises in subcontract steel processing of laser cutting, bending and welding of blast and ballistic steel components for Armoured vehicle manufacturers. 

In a nation where so many have a 4x4 and which has the best country in the world to drive over, Australia was bound to come up with a world-beating army vehicle.

Specialists of the State Concern “Ukroboronprom” are developing new models of unmanned military vehicles, based on UGV “Phantom.” This was stated by Deputy Director General for Aircraft Industry and Operations Volodymyr Korobov. 

The head of Rostec, Sergey Chemezov, told reporters at the IDEX show in Abu Dabi that Rostec would partner with the UAE Defense Ministry to develop a light fifth-generation fighter jet based on the MiG-29. Development is slated to begin in 2018, and production should launch seven to eight years after that. 

MOSCOW --- Russian official arms exporter Rosoboronexport and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are negotiating an upgrade of the Emirati fleet of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV), according to Rosoboronexport Deputy Director General Igor Sevastyanov. 

BEIJING --- The 13th biennial International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in the capital city of United Arab Emirates on February 19, 2017. 

In the framework of international exhibition IDEX- 2017 – held in the United Arab Emirates – UKROBORONPROM (UOP) SE STIF “Ukrinmash” introduced the light combat helicopter KT112UD or KT112 “Combat”. 
 

At this week’s IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, China’s Aerospace Long-March International Trade Co, Ltd (ALIT) revealed the Fei Teng FT-12, a precision-guided glide bomb with rocket boosters.

This week Russian civil and defense concern Roselektronika premiered Polyana-D4M1, an automated command and control system for air defense, at the IDEX-2017 defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Sputnik gets into the details of what exactly the system is capable of.

A report bu Gallup reveals that Americans are much more likely to consider the US military as being the best fighting force in the world than to believe the United States has the world’s top economy.

Armenian Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan explained in an interview with Sputnik what role Russia-supplied Iskander missile systems might play.

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is reportedly designing a trimaran boat that could serve as both an export vessel and a naval frigate.

After a flurry of military drills that included artillery, tank, and helicopter exercises, an Iran Revolutionary Guard official warned that underestimating Iran’s military prowess could lead to the US being on the wrong end of a “strong slap in the face.”

The ongoing overhaul of Norway's defense capabilities still has many question marks hanging over it. For instance, the Norwegian Armed Forces may relinquish its use of heavy tanks and instead rely on missiles to be fired at enemy lines from afar. In any case, Russia is still considered the most likely adversary.

NAVAN, Ireland --- At IDEX today, PT Pindad and Timoney announced that they have signed a contract to upgrade the Badak 6x6 with a customised Timoney modular driveline, transfer case and steering system. 

Commenting on reports that have recently appeared in Indian media that New Delhi wants to speed up the delivery of Russia's S-400 air defense system, Russia's military expert Viktor Litovkin explained to Sputnik why many countries are so eager to buy Russia's state-of-the-art systems and why they are winning over their US counterparts.

Russia and the United Arab Emirates signed a contract on delivering anti-tank missiles for the Emirati army.

The CDW Government Company has received a US Marine Corps contract to provide 31,000 laptops.

As Syrian President Bashar al Assad’s hold on western parts of Syria solidifies, the CIA is lessening its support of the Free Syrian Army (FSA).

The Russian Armed Forces have deployed another S-400 Triumf missile system to the Moscow Region.

The US defence company Lockheed Martin is in talks with Arabian Gulf countries to sell F-16 multi-role fighter jets as well as upgrades to existing fleets. 

Moscow is addressing the issue of new military equipment deliveries to Iraq's armed forces.

The system can simulate different scenarios of an air defense battle on real landscape.

Russia's advanced military robot "Soratnik" that underwent combat tests in Syria will be put into service with the Russian Armed Forces this year, Kalashnikov manufacturing company CEO Alexei Krivoruchko told Sputnik on Tuesday.

On Monday, Tekhmash, the Russian defense firm developing shells for the Armata T-15 and Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicles, announced that new 'smart ammunition' will be created for the armored vehicles by 2018. Speaking to Sputnik, military writer Viktor Baranets took note of the expected features of these smart shells.

Turkish Foreign Minister said that negotiations with Russia on deliveries of advanced S-400 Triumf air defense systems to Turkey are progressing successfully.

After years of assisting Iraqi security forces from a distance, a US commander noted that in recent weeks the military has received approval to move closer to the frontlines in the fight for the terrorist stronghold of Mosul in Iraq.

The US is not here for your oil, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said as he made his way to Iraq for a quick, unannounced trip.

On Monday, Tekhmash, the company developing shells for the Armata T-15 and Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicles, announced that all-new smart munitions will be delivered by next year.

Herbert Raymond McMaster has been picked as national security adviser by US President Donald Trump.

IDEX 2017, Abu Dhabi, UAE --- Atlas Telecommunication Establishment and Terma join forces during IDEX and demonstrate Terma’s system for Critical Infrastructure Protection; T.react CIP at Atlas’ stand 04-C15. 

ABU DHABI --- Eight Chinese companies are taking part in the 13rd Abu Dhabi International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017), which opened at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Feb 19 and will end on Feb 23, 2017. 

ABU DHABI --- With a century’s experience in tank manufacturing to its name, Nexter, the leading French land defense systems and ammunition designer and manufacturer, is one of the world’s most experienced tank manufacturers. The Leclerc Main Battle Tank, a key component of the French and UAE land forces, is the latest tank resulting from Nexter’s strategic know-how. The UAE Leclerc MBT will take pride of place on Nexter’s booth from February 19 to 23 at the IDEX 2017 exhibition. 

ABU DHABI, UAE --- The Paramount Group, the African-based global defence and aerospace company, is today announcing that its MWARI “SMART” intelligence, reconnaissance and precision strike aircraft will be showcased at IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi following a large increase in customer demand. 
 

At IDEX 2017 Patria launched Patria Nemo Container - the world’s first 120 mm mortar system integrated with a container. Patria Nemo Container includes all the equipment required by a mortar unit in a single package. It is delivered with everything that a mortar unit needs: protection for the crew, the weapon and ammunition. The container has its own power unit and air conditioning. In addition to an access hatch, the container has an escape hatch. 

NAVAN, Ireland --- A new, faster and more cost effective way of developing armoured vehicles is announced today by Timoney. The working methodology that Timoney has developed reduces project timelines and development costs through the initial stages of new vehicle programmes by as much as 75% compared to traditional methods. 

ABU-DHABI --- Russia and the United Arab Emirates will pool efforts to develop a light fifth generation jet, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said on Monday. 

A new system, based on the R-187-P1E Azart multi-mode portable software-defined radio, allows for the exchange of information even with enemy attempting to jam the broadcast.

Russia will complete the delivery of BTR-80 amphibious armored personnel carriers (APCs) to peacekeepers in Bangladesh this year, the vehicles' developer told Sputnik on Monday.

Moscow will deliver MiG-29 fighters to Egypt on schedule, a Russian military cooperation official said.

Russia will start testing a new unmanned version of its Tigr armored car, equipped with a 30-millimeter automatic gun, this year, CEO of the vehicle’s developer Military Industrial Company LCC (VPK) Alexander Krasovitsky told Sputnik.

Russia will supply T-90MS battle tanks to a country in the Middle East.

Russia and Turkey are currently negotiating a deal concerning purchases of S-400 Triumf missile systems, Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov said Monday.

Sergey Chemezov, the CEO of the Rostec State Corporation said that the United Arab Emirates signed a memorandum on intentions to buy Sukhoi planes.

ABU DHABI --- The Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) scientific-production corporation is ready to extend the serial production of the cutting-edge T-90MS main battle tank (MBT), the special representative of UVZ for military-technical cooperation, General of the Army Alexei Maslov told TASS at the IDEX 2017 13th international arms exhibition. 
 

The United Arab Emirates is interested in acquiring supermaneuverable Su-35 jets, according to Russia's trade minister.

UKROBORONPROM SE “SpetsTehnoExport” represented a new modification of tactical unmanned multipurpose vehicle “Phantom” at IDEX-2017. 

ABU DHABI --- The value of the contract with Iran for the supply of S-300 air defense systems almost reached $1 billion, the chief of the Rostec corporation, Sergey Chemezov, told the media. 

Leading the UK delegation at the IDEX trade show in Abu Dhabi, Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced the award of an innovative £82 million contract to Welsh company Qioptiq, who provide support for vital surveillance and targeting equipment to our UK Armed Forces. 

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is to conduct military drills with use of missiles next week, according to an announcement from Iranian senior command. The announcement comes after a new set of sanctions was imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump.

OSHKOSH, Wis. --- Oshkosh Defense, LLC will showcase its MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) and Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV), the U.S. military’s JLTV solution, at the IDEX Conference 2017. The vehicles will be on display at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, in Abu Dhabi from February 19-23, 2017. 

The Russian Helicopters company, part of the Rostec state corporation, has started the production of the multirole Mi-171A2 helicopters and plans to produce at least four aircraft in 2017, the company's CEO Andrey Boginsky said Sunday.

Six countries in Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East consider buying Russia’s new Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets armed with BrahMos cruise missiles, BrahMos Aerospace representative Previn Pahtak told Sputnik.

The United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi is hosting the biannual International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) on February 19-23th 2017.

The Russian Aerospace Forces sent the time-tested Tupolev Tu-95 (Bear) strategic bombers equipped with the Raduga Kh-101, one of the most advanced cruise missiles in Russia's arsenal, to destroy Daesh targets near the city of Raqqa, the so-called capital of the terrorist group in Syria.

The four-day International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) kicked off on Sunday in Abu Dhabi with the United Arab Emirates announcing 21 deals worth more than $1.2bn. 

Finland’s Ministry of Defense confirmed Friday that the country will purchase K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers from South Korea. Jussi Niinistö, Finnish defence minister, approved the purchase of 48 K9s that formerly belonged to Seoul’s army, at a cost of $155 million.

ABU DHABI --- NIMR Automotive, a subsidiary of Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), the UAE's integrated defence manufacturing and services platform is showcasing its new JAIS 6x6 military vehicle at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), demonstrating Abu Dhabi's growing capabilities in military manufacturing. 

Just hours after the water supply was fully restored in the eastern Aleppo countryside, Daesh militants shut it down once again, the governor of Aleppo, Hussein Diab, told Sputnik.

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised on Thursday Georgia's progress on defense reforms path, stressing that the partnership between the Alliance and Tbilisi was rather strong.

The Russian Helicopters holding will discuss future deliveries of helicopters with potential customers from North Africa and the Middle East at the upcoming 2017 International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, the holding's press service said Friday.

The recent ultimatum delivered by US Defense Secretary has triggered strong reactions across Europe. NATO member states were encouraged to step up their defense outlay - or face shrinking US support. In Scandinavia, even non-aligned Sweden and Finland felt a nervous pang, not to mention dutiful NATO members Norway and Denmark.

At IDEX 2017, the UAE company Siham Al Khaleej Technology (SAKT), together with Leonardo and MBDA are presenting an innovative and cost-effective weapon system designated “SIHAM³”, providing a comprehensive and stand-alone anti-air and anti-surface capability to all types of warships. 
 

A new regiment of advanced S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems will be deployed on combat duty near Moscow on February 21, the Defense Ministry said Friday.

At this year’s IDEX exhibition, FNSS, one of the Turkish defence industry’s leading companies, will be showcasing its KAPLAN New Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV), the latest member of KAPLAN armoured vehicle family, together with TEBER-30, an FNSS designed gun turret. 

Russia will showcase over 240 pieces of military equipment for all types of armed forces at the upcoming 2017 International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said Thursday.

Rostec State Corporation Director for International Cooperation Victor Kladov says that production of the S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft systems slated for China is already underway. Speaking to Radio Sputnik, military expert Oleg Ponomorenko explained why the cutting-edge missile systems will be a game changer for the Chinese military.

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said that last week US airstrikes killed at least 18 civilians, most of them women children, days after the US commander there called for thousands of additional troops.

Indian Army has argued that Indian made Main Battle Tank Arjun is too heavy to move quickly in desert and hilly roads. Army had also demanded 73 modifications in Mark I version of Arjuna. However, most of the notions of Indian Army were disapproved during comparative trials done by Israel Military Industries.

The UK defense secretary urged NATO member states to step up their spending to ratchet up the military bloc's might.

Romania’s Black Sea port has begun receiving 500 US soldiers and tanks as part of a move to help beef up defense for NATO’s eastern flank. The “Fighting Eagles," 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment will be rotating through eastern Romania’s Mihail Kogalniceanu air base, according to the US embassy.

Russia is ready to supply more T-90S battle tanks to India at New Delhi's request.

The US promised not to deploy depleted uranium munitions after severe community backlash following their use during the 2003 Iraq invasion. On Tuesday, a US official confirmed that armed forces used depleted uranium rounds on at least two occasions while raiding Daesh in 2015.

French Special Forces have received the first batch of 25 heavy vehicles, known as PLFS. The machine, based on Renault Sherpa, has been developed in just 13 months.

Russia's Kalashnikov Concern has delivered the first batch of Saiga-12S shotguns to Indonesdia's anti-drug agency.

The US Army has formally rolled out its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), an infantry carrier platform capable of firing weapons, sustaining major ground attacks, evacuating injured troops, transport soldiers under armor and conduct reconnaissance missions.

Turkey and Bahrain signed a slew of deals on Sunday that aim to deepen their cooperation, including in the arms industry, Arab media reported.

Cabinet Committee on Security, India's apex body to decide on defense matters, has enhanced the financial powers of Defense Minister by four times to speed up the modernization India's defense forces.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that NATO actions at the Russian border have provocative and destabilizing character.

Ten tanks of US rotation forces have arrived on Friday in Lithuania, local media reported.

The Abu Dhabi International Defence Exhibition IDEX-2017 will see the premier display of the UVZ Сorporation specialty. For the first time at the international show exhibited will be a 30-mm remotely-controlled weapon station full-size dummy. 

Vietnam wants to modernize its aging fleet of tanks or replace them with modern ones. Sputnik discussed the issue with editor-in-chief of journal Arsenal of the Motherland and former tank battalion commander Viktor Murakhovsky.

A new company with four M1A2 Abrams tanks and 15 Bradley fighting vehicles will replace the company of the 173rd Airborne Brigade’s 503rd Infantry Regiment, which arrived in Estonia in September 2016.

The Russian military will perform rigorous tests on its new equipment amid bone-chilling temperatures in the far north.

The latest delivery of Amphibious Assault Vehicles 1.1 (AAV) is said to be deadlier and better-protected, but still has "minimal swimming ability."

General Dynamics European Land Systems won a contract to deliver more Piranha armored vehicles to the Romanian Armed Forces.

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), India’s first indigenous 155mm/52-caliber towed artillery gun, will be a joint project of two private-sector corporations. This is a reversal of the usual practice of giving only state-owned companies these kinds of pricey orders.

OSCE will conduct another monitoring session on the line of contact in the disputed Karabakh region on Tuesday, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry said Monday.

Norway welcomed on Monday the bulk of the US Marine Rotation Force on its soil, which was widely recognized as a violation of Norway's fundamental policy.

RIYADH/DUBAI (Sputnik) — Saudi Arabia is interested in buying Russian S-400 air defense systems, Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Oleg Ozerov told Sputnik. "This has been stated by Saudi Arabian representatives themselves when they visited multiple exhibitions, presentations and shows where Russia showcased these systems, such as the exhibition in Abu Dhabi [the International Defense Exhibition and Conference, IDEX] and events organized in Russia, so there is nothing new here, there is an interest," Ozerov said.