IDEX 2015: BAE proposes first 155mm on 8×8
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The first-ever 155mm artillery gun fitted to an 8×8 armoured vehicle could become a reality following proposals from BAE Systems at the IDEX exhibition. At the show, BAE Systems is displaying a model of its M777 155mm howitzer fitted to the top and rear of the Enigma 8×8 vehicle from Emirates Technology Company (ETC). A […]
Laser rockets for “tiger” vehicle latest in string of international partnerships
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The United Arab Emirates-made NIMR armored vehicle could get a major firepower upgrade, under a pact between Raytheon and Abu Dhabi-based NIMR Automotive that would outfit the rugged four-wheeler with laser-guided rockets previously found only on helicopters and other aircraft. The project to arm the NIMR — Arabic for “tiger” — with TALON rockets is the latest in […]
Streit Group presented Feona Armored Personnel Carrier
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“AutoKrAZ” with Streit Group (Canada-UAE), manufacturer of high quality armored vehicles presented new armored vehicle at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference IDEX-2015 held February 22-26 in Abu Dhabi (UAE). Feona armored vehicle built on the 6×6 KrAZ-6322 chassis. New APC Feona are provided with the Cummins engine and Allison automatic transmission, vehicle protection meets […]
The Specter Armoured personnel carrier
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The Specter – APC, is a purpose build armored vehicle. Designed to be used in a wide variety of applications which include Military, Police and other Tactical missions across the globe. The ISOTREX Specter – APC has been designed and built not only to withstand ballistic assaults but to protect the occupants against blast scenarios. […]
Isotrex Manufacturing presented Phantom APC at IDEX 2015
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Isotrex Manufacturing FZE is an innovative and quality conscious builder of custom designed armored vehicles, offering our clients safe and secure transport for use in hostile environments. Company presented new Phantom Armoured personnel carrier (APC) at the International Defense Exhibition «IDEX – 2015». ISOTREX`s Phantom provides best in class mission diversity, mobility and payload for […]
UAE partners with European firm to launch new missile systems
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UAE defence companies and MBDA, a European missile maker, are jointly launching three new missile defence systems for the Middle East market at the International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The three joint initiatives together cost about €100 million (Dh418m) to develop, and comprise a ship-based missile system, a mobile ground-to-air defence system and a […]
Photo from international defense exhibitions IDEX 2015 – DAY 1
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IDEX is one of the most representative international defense exhibitions and safety technologies. It is the unique opportunity for manufacturers to present their technique to representatives of different countries, officials and military specialists.
Photo of New 8x8m Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle Enigma
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The Enigma 8×8 in the current configuration is armed with a BMP3 turret. BMP3 turret packs an impressive firepower in terms of a 100mm cannon, 30mm autocannon and a 7.62mm machinegun all coaxial. The vehicle has a Combat Weight of 28 metric tons with a growth potential to 31 tons. 5.5tons of this is taken […]
Photos from the opening ceremony of the IDEX 2015
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Emirates Defense Technology Unveils its New 8x8m Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle “Enigma”
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In the Presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered Emirates Defense Technology (EDT), today unveiled its new Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle “Enigma” on the opening day of the International Defense & Security Conference (IDEX). […]