Belarus with UAE signed the new supply agreement for delivery of the heavy-duty Tank Transporters
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Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant, (TM VOLAT®), Belarus, and Al Badie Trading Establishment, UAE, signed the Supply Agreement for delivery of the heavy-duty Tank Transporters (total load capacity is 136 t) to the UAE GHQ Armed Forces. VOLAT is launchinVolat off-road Tank Transporterg the new Tank Transporters specially designed for the needs of the UAE GHQ […]
«Mezcal Security Vehicles» releases photos of new «Tygra» Light Armored Personnel Carriers
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«Tygra» is a Light Armored Personnel Carrier based on Toyota 79 Series chassis designed by «Mezcal Security Vehicles» company (Dubai). The Tygra is designed for use in urban and cross country patrol, border security and personnel movement situations (APC) for driver and commander plus up to 6 crew with ample room for mission equipment. MSV’s […]
In Yemen crashed Mirage-2000-9D of UAE Air Force
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The UAE jet that crashed today in Aden is a Mirage-2000-9D. Saudi led coalition in Yemen confirms the death of 2 pilots after a UAE jet crashed near Aden. The United Arab Emirates has said that one of its warplanes taking part in a mission against Houthi rebels in Yemen is missing. The country’s official […]
UAE Air Force orders AAQ-24 DIRCM to protect its C-17 transports
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The United Arab Emirates Air Force could protect its eight Boeing C-17A strategic transports with Northrop Grumman’s AN/AAQ-24(V) large aircraft infrared countermeasures (LAIRCM) system under a $225 million deal recently approved by the US government. Northrop would be a subcontractor to Boeing if the deal closes. Abu Dhabi is seeking eight Northrop AAQ-24 LAIRCM suites, […]
Jordan has received Hawk Mk63 Advanced Jet Trainer from United Arab Emirates
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The Royal Jordanian Air Force has received Hawk Mk63 Advanced Jet Trainer from United Arab Emirates. Thirteen Hawk Mk63 Advanced trainer aircraft entered service in 2015, and six more are expected at 17 Squadron of Royal Jordanian Air Force. The Hawk family of aircraft, manufactured by BAE Systems, has been made famous by the Red Arrows Royal Air Force Aerobatic […]
Patria AMV vehicle selected by the United Arab Emirates
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The General Headquarters of the United Arab Emirates’ Armed Forces has ordered Patria AMV 8×8 armoured wheeled vehicles. All details of the contract are classified. “This is a magnificent extension for the ongoing, successful co-operation between the UAE Armed Forces and Patria. UAE Armed Forces have been very satisfied with their existing AMV vehicles as […]
United Arab Emirates Buys 12 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Systems
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Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $142,750,920 firm-fixed-price, foreign military sales contract for 12 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems with increased crew protection cabs incorporating sapphire transparent armor glass, associated training, spares, software, modernization updates, and planned enhancements and product improvement modifications for the United Arab Emirates. Procurement also includes synergistic spares […]
UAE says ready to commit ground troops to Syria
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UAE says ready to commit troops to Syria The United Arab Emirates has said it is ready to commit ground troops against extremists in Syria and described Russian airstrikes in the country as attacks on a “common enemy”
UAE Armed Forces return from Yemen
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A convoy of UAE military vehicles and personnel travels from Al Hamra Military Base to Zayed Military City, marking the return of the first batch of UAE Armed Forces military personnel from Yemen.
Iomax Archangel making its Dubai air show debut
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Intended for border patrol and surveillance, the Iomax USA Archangel is an armed, sensor-equipped, two-seat version of the Thrush S2R-660 agricultural aircraft. North Carolina-based Iomax began deliveries of 24 aircraft to the United Arab Emirates in June. The UAE’s Special Operations Command previously operated 24 armed Air Tractor AT-802s for border patrol.