Ukrainian defence conglomerate signs $85m contract with Pakistan
National
February 23, 2021
ABU DHABI: Pakistan has awarded a contract worth $85.6 million for modernising T-80UD battle tanks to Ukrainian state arms conglomerate UkrOboronProm.
Ukraine also discussed with Pakistan new orders for the supply of 6TD1 and 6TD2 engines, according to press statement. The Ukrainian defence company announced on Monday an agreement with Pakistan for the repair and support of the T-80UD tank fleet on the sidelines of exhibition IDEX 2021 being held in Abu Dhabi.
The International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) and Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) started on Sunday in Abu Dhabi. The defence show will continue till Feb 25.
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Credit: Laipac Technology
Two UAE-based health companies have partnered with Canada’s Laipac Technology to launch the “world’s first” artificial intelligence (AI)-powered rapid COVID-19 antigen test.
YAS Pharmaceuticals and Pure Health will be working with the Ontario-based Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) specialist to provide an “intelligent and innovative way to deploy technologies to better protect the health of people across the region,” Laipac announced in a statement.
Currently being showcased at the 2021 International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, the LooK SPOT features a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein from SARS-CoV-2 in nasal swabs. The cassette is then connected to a smartphone in order for a special application to scan for signs of COVID-19.
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IDEX 2021: SAMI, Nimr sign teaming agreement on Jais 4×4
23 February 2021
by Charles Forrester
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) Nimr signed a teaming agreement on 22 February at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2021 trade show in Abu Dhabi.
Under the agreement, the two companies will work to localise production of the Nimr Jais 4×4 mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle in Saudi Arabia. According to a statement issued by the two companies, an initial batch of vehicles will be built in the UAE at the Nimr facility before the transfer of production and technology to Saudi Arabia. Further development of Saudi Arabia’s supply chain capabilities will enable the two companies to jointly manufacture all the Jais vehicles that will be provided to the Kingdom in the future.