“This edition has been nothing short of exceptional,” Maj. Gen. Staff Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee, which enables our nation to cultivate and expand our defense infrastructure and technological systems, using them to ensure security and peace across the Mideast.
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Chyrine Mezher on February 26, 2021 at 5:47 PM
NAVDEX 2021 : Saab teams up with Abu Dhabi ports NAVDEX 2021 : Saab teams up with Abu Dhabi ports
Posted On Wednesday, 24 February 2021 21:20
According to a press release published by Saab on February 24, the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Abu Dhabi Ports
regarding collaboration for the development of technologies for port surveillance and vessel traffic management. The agreement was signed at the international defence exhibition IDEX 2021 in Abu Dhabi.
Saab s stand at IDEX 2021
Saab is a leading defence and security company in the UAE, partnering with the UAE government and institutions to support the building of a competitive defence and security industry and ecosystem.
NAVDEX 2021: Israel Shipyards presents Saar S-72 corvette NAVDEX 2021: Israel Shipyards presents Saar S-72 corvette
Posted On Monday, 22 February 2021 08:37
According to a press release published by Israel Shipyard at the opportunity of Navdex 2021 on February 21, 2021, the firm showcases Saar S-72 corvette. Sa’ar 72 is a new class of Israeli Navy corvettes designed by Israel Shipyards Ltd. as an improved and stretched Sa’ar 4.5-class missile boat.
Sa ar S-72 corvette at NAVDEX 2021
The ship developed to prevent illegal activity and maritime terrorism, provide coastal protection for Naval forces, and protect territorial waters and EEZs. This multi-mission vessel, in a Corvette configuration, is modularly designed for use in naval warfare or as an OPV. The SAAR S-72 utilizes hybrid propulsion, automatically switching to diesel upon acceleration.
On opening day, the UAE armed forces signed 19 defense contracts, with the larger part going to domestic companies. “Worth $1.37 billion, 22% of the deals were signed with seven international firms while 78% went to 12 local companies,” Staff Brig. Gen. Mohammed Al Hassani, official spokesman for IDEX and NAVDEX, said in a press briefing.
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Chyrine Mezher on February 21, 2021 at 3:56 PM
NAVDEX 2021: Israel Shipyards unveils its fast Patrol Craft Shaldag MK V NAVDEX 2021: Israel Shipyards unveils its fast Patrol Craft Shaldag MK V
Posted On Sunday, 21 February 2021 20:26
According to a press release published by Israel Shipyard at the opportunity of Navdex 2021 on February 21, 2021, the firm unveils fast Patrol Craft Shaldag MK V, the new solution for interdiction of seaborne terrorisme and illegal activites, Coastal Law Enforcement and EEZ protection.
Shaldag MK V Fast Patrol Craft
Israel Shipyards also present its portfolio of vessels. The SHALDAG Family of Fast Patrol Craft (FPC) includes vessels ranging in size from 25-33m, providing outstanding maneuverability and minimal draft, which are designed for coastal protection as well as rivers and the defense of Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs).