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Robotics and Autonomous Systems
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Global Defense Market
March 2023
Middle East Militaries Eye More Rugged Tactical Vehicles
Middle East countries are looking to upgrade their fleets of tactical wheeled vehicles that can move around and survive the threats of modern, dynamic battlefields. In response, vendors from all over the world came to IDEX to exhibit their advanced vehicles — many with added weapons and subsystems — that meet the region’s demands. -
Emerging Technologies
March 2023
Israeli-Made High-Energy Laser Makes Debut
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems debuted its high-energy laser weapon system that will augment Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system for more modern threats. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
March 2023
‘Evil Digital Twins’ Could Sow Chaos in Metaverse
The Pentagon and industry have turned to the modeling-and-simulation technique known as “digital twins” to support development of some of their most critical programs. -
Combat Vehicles
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Space
February 2023
Space Force Lacks Agility To Tap into Commercial Innovation
The Pentagon wants to capitalize on a soaring commercial space sector to stay ahead of adversaries in the domain. But the lack of a national strategic vision that focuses efforts and streamlines the government’s contracting bureaucracy is leaving members of industry feeling lost in space. -
Global Defense Market
February 2023
IDEX NEWS: Ukrainian Defense Firms Highlight ‘Combat Proven’ Weapons in UAE
ABU DHABI — Ukraine’s defense industry is showcasing some of its domestically produced military equipment that the country has used during its war with Russia to an international audience. -
Global Defense Market
February 2023
IDEX NEWS: How Does Russia’s Newest MRLS Stack Up Against HIMARS?
ABU DHABI — Russia is showing off its newest military technologies to potential customers at the Middle East’s largest defense trade show this week, including the country’s latest guided multiple rocket launcher system. -
Global Defense Market
February 2023
IDEX NEWS: Uncrewed Vessel Making Waves with U.S. Navy Task Force in Middle East
ABU DHABI — The United States-based firm Saildrone is showcasing one of its uncrewed surface vessels in the Middle East this week, just after the company participated in the first bilateral unmanned exercise between the United States and United Arab Emirates. -
Global Defense Market
February 2023
IDEX NEWS: Boeing Pitching Jet Trainer ‘Derivative’ to US, International Customers
ABU DHABI — Boeing is eyeing opportunities both in the United States and abroad to develop a “derivative” of the upcoming T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer, a company official said.