IDEX UAE 2013: News, Updates & Discussions

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BAE Systems is displaying a number of innovative products at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) and Conference in the United Arab Emirates this week. Check out these images of a few things we have on display!

BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa revealed its latest manned turret - the Overhead Manned Turret - to attendees at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) and Conference in the United Arab Emirates today.

The Overhead Manned Turret is a new generation, low profile turret designed for vehicles such as Light Armored Vehicles or Mine Protected Vehicles.

The LEMUR30 remote weapon system is also on display, atop the exciting WP-18 high speed tactical strike craft, which is being launched in the region for the first time by Abu Dhabi Mar.

The LEMUR30 is a fully stabilized weapon system with independent line of sight. It is operated from inside the craft using a color display and a control handle.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces visited with Mark Signorelli, vice president & general manager, Vehicle Systems, about the Bradley vehicle while visiting the BAE Systems stand at IDEX.

 

[Mosamania]

M1A2S: An American tank with a Saudi taste:

KSA have managed to domestically upgrade its fleet of M1A2 Tanks and have given it the name M1A2S (S for Saudi). The upgrade work was a collboration between the RSLF, American Army, General Dynamics and Various National defense companies:

A total of 400 M1A2's will be upgraded into 2014, The upgrade involved a new Saudi designed armor, Saudi designed Engine overhaul and upgrade that eliminates all previous problems with the Engine before and new Electronic sub-systems and counter meeasure designed in Saudi Advanced Electronic Company, Major. Fawaz Also said that the plans to acquire the Leopard tank have been put on hold and will likely not come to pass as the new M1A2 upgrade will more than suffice the needs of the RSLF

 

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[BLACKEAGLE]

Sudan:

 

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IRIS-T is one of the world´s most advanced air-to-air short-range guided missiles and the standard weapon system for the combat aircraft Eurofighter TYPHOON, TORNADO, F-16, EF-18, and GRIPEN currently operative in ten Air Forces.

 

[Mosamania]

Okay now that we have got the Armored vehicles part down really well, Also got the Anti-Tank missile part down. Time for BVR air-air missiles

A new goal must be set

 

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IDEX 2013 - Pakistan Displays Defence Systems

As many as 10 high profile and 14 auxiliary defence production companies of Pakistan are participating at IDEX.

Jamil Ahmad Khan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, while briefing the media, said that it was a “matter of great pride for us that for the first time in the history of IDEX Pakistan has added a new dimension to this exhibition by displaying its indigenously modified and upgraded submarine KHALID. Besides the submarine, a Multi-Purpose Auxiliary Craft (MPAC), JURRAT, fabricated in Pakistan with full integration of weaponry and the destroyer SHAHJAHAN modified as per our own requirement and integration of warfare will be on display.”

He said that Pakistan is indigenously meeting the defence production requirements of its Armed Forces besides exporting to 40 countries across the globe.

“We are offering affordable solutions for the defence needs of all countries, especially the countries which are looking for low cost affordable solutions. This is what the 52 participating countries and more than 6,000 attendees of this exhibition can benefit from,” he added.

He emphasised that Pakistan is a peace-loving country and desires to live in peace and harmony with the world but the regional security situation has become complex and uncertain.

He said that Pakistan’s defence industry is compelled to develop a response that is proportionate to challenges that confront the country.

The PNS KHALID will undoubtedly attract the most attention, as a diesel-electric submarine being exported by a Muslim nation. PNS KHALID is an AGOSTA 90B class submarine designed by France's DCN International. In Sept. 1994, the Pakistani government and DCN International signed a contract for the supply of three AGOSTA 90-B submarines. The contract stipulated for the second and third AGOSTA 90Bs to be built Karachi under a technology transfer program.

 

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SKYSHIELD Revolver Gun are on display. These components can be used for defending military assets and civilian critical infrastructure, as well as in military operations other than war (MOOTW) and for naval applications.

 

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OH MY GOD, It the Jordanian FORD!!!!!

FORD 550

A discreet fast response and surveillance vehicle based on Ford 550 platform.

Features:
Pneumatic Mast with 85 kg Maximum head load and 5.7 meter height
Gunner Shield with modular Machine Gun Mount
Surveillance camera “as per user requirement”
Air Conditioning system
Water Sink
Two beds
Chemical toilet
Refrigerator
King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau

 

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Middle East

UAE signs $1.42 bn defense deals
February 18, 2013 05:31 PM


Visitors look at a U.S. Marines helicopter on display during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre February 17, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Job

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates said on Monday it signed 17 defence contracts to purchase military equipment worth $1.4 billion including US manufactured Predator drones.

The contracts were signed during the ongoing International Defence Exhibition & Conference, IDEX.

"The total value of today's contracts has reached 5.2 billion dirhams" ($1.42 billion), said Staff Major General Obaid al-Ketbi, chairman of IDEX, which is held every two years in Abu Dhabi.

Speaking to reporters on the second day of Middle East's biggest defence show, Ketabi said the deals include a 722 million-dirham ($196-million) contract agreed with US firm General Atomics for the purchase of Predator drones with complete integrated logistic support systems.

He said the UAE armed forces also signed an agreement with the US-based Oshkosh firm worth 1.4 billion dirhams ($381.5 million) to purchase all-terrain military vehicles.

Another deal to purchase Turkish CIRIT laser-guided rockets worth 720 million dirhams ($196.2 million) was also signed, he added.

Oil-rich UAE invests heavily in defence, just like most other Gulf states that are mainly wary of potential hostilities from neighbouring Iran.

Read more: UAE signs $1.42 bn defense deals | Business , Middle East | THE DAILY STAR
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Please....

Enjoy the hell out of them:

 

[Darth Vader]

IS their any thing in which Pak is interested or selling

 

[Kompromat]

Any pics from Pakistan pavilion ?