Recent Articles
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Global Defense MarketMiddle East Militaries Eye More Rugged Tactical Vehicles
March 24, 2023Middle 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.
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Emerging TechnologiesIsraeli-Made High-Energy Laser Makes Debut
March 21, 2023Israel-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.
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Robotics and Autonomous Systems‘Evil Digital Twins’ Could Sow Chaos in Metaverse
March 02, 2023The 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.
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Combat VehiclesArmy Shares Indo-Pacific Vehicle Strategies with Allies, Partners
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SpaceSpace Force Lacks Agility To Tap into Commercial Innovation
February 24, 2023The 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.
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Global Defense MarketIDEX NEWS: Ukrainian Defense Firms Highlight ‘Combat Proven’ Weapons in UAE
February 24, 2023ABU 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.
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Global Defense MarketIDEX NEWS: How Does Russia’s Newest MRLS Stack Up Against HIMARS?
February 23, 2023ABU 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.
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Global Defense MarketIDEX NEWS: Uncrewed Vessel Making Waves with U.S. Navy Task Force in Middle East
February 23, 2023ABU 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.