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Feb 25, 2011
This year's International Defence Exhibition (Idex) has spawned several educational and training programmes for Emiratis, an indication of the country's plans to develop a local skill set for the defence industry. Read Article Idex focus turns to growing local industry
Feb 24, 2011
A top official of Dassault Aviation, the French maker of the Rafale and Mirage fighter jets, has expressed optimism about the prospects of selling the Rafale to the UAE, and denied that the talks are taking longer than expected. Read Article Optimism over Rafale fighter jet sale to UAE
Feb 24, 2011
The Armed Forces are investing nearly Dh900 million in cyber networks and communications, the military has said. Read Article Cyber protection deal announced at Idex
Feb 23, 2011
A group of British sailors in Abu Dhabi this week have detailed a rescue operation that saved Yemeni sailors from Somali pirates. Read Article Sailors recount rescue from Somali pirates
Feb 23, 2011
Dh400m for Mirages and F-16s, but no word on Rafale deal. Read Article Fighters in for major upgrades
Feb 23, 2011
Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in Abu Dhabi today that the violence by the Libyan government against protesters is "absolutely unacceptable". Read Article Top US military officer Mullen attacks Libyan violence
Feb 22, 2011
Helicopters are to be fitted out with more powerful weaponry. Read Article Blackhawk fleet in for Dh990m makeover
Feb 21, 2011
A Dh993 million deal to develop 23 Blackhawk helicopters will broadly expand their military capabilities. Read Article UAE revamps Blackhawk helicopter fleet
Feb 21, 2011
Fighter jets, tanks and guns … and a little bit of military music too Read Article Mock rescue launches Idex defence show
Feb 20, 2011
The Talon Laser-Guided Rocket system is fitted on to existing legacy rockets, allowing them to be much more accurate against land and air targets. Read Article Laser-guided rocket system to be made in UAE
