What to expect from the UAE’s IDEX 2023 exhibition, the largest yet

What to expect from the UAE’s IDEX 2023 exhibition, the largest yet
What to expect from the UAE’s IDEX 2023 exhibition, the largest yet

Hundreds of companies and dozens of nations will be in Abu Dhabi to see the latest defense technology and systems.

Israeli defense firm Rafael opens first office in United Arab Emirates

Israeli defense firm Rafael opens first office in United Arab Emirates
Israeli defense firm Rafael opens first office in United Arab Emirates

In a growing closeness once unthinkable for the historical rivals, Israel and some Gulf nations, especially the UAE, have made significant strides in defense cooperation ever since the Abraham Accords were signed in 2020.

Emirati conglomerate EDGE grabs majority stake in Estonian robotics firm

Emirati conglomerate EDGE grabs majority stake in Estonian robotics firm
Emirati conglomerate EDGE grabs majority stake in Estonian robotics firm

Tallin’s Milrem Robotics was seeking investment for expansion, while EDGE continues autonomous tech push.

US-Gulf Cooperation Council working groups to zero in on Iranian threats

US-Gulf Cooperation Council working groups to zero in on Iranian threats
US-Gulf Cooperation Council working groups to zero in on Iranian threats

“We have seen no change in Iranian willingness or activities to transfer weapons to the Houthis despite their work with increasing military cooperation with Russia,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul.

UAE defense conglomerate invests in Israeli unmanned air traffic management

UAE defense conglomerate invests in Israeli unmanned air traffic management
UAE defense conglomerate invests in Israeli unmanned air traffic management

The deal could presage more cooperation, latest signal of warming relations between Israeli and Gulf firms.

With shows, acquisitions and partners, UAE hopes to emerge as cybersecurity, secure comms hub

With shows, acquisitions and partners, UAE hopes to emerge as cybersecurity, secure comms hub
With shows, acquisitions and partners, UAE hopes to emerge as cybersecurity, secure comms hub

Two sprawling defense organizations announced cybersecurity expansions as region sees evolving threats.

With a new patrol vessel and a new deal, Abu Dhabi Ship Building makes waves in Indonesia

With a new patrol vessel and a new deal, Abu Dhabi Ship Building makes waves in Indonesia
With a new patrol vessel and a new deal, Abu Dhabi Ship Building makes waves in Indonesia

The unveiling of the new vessel in Jakarta was evidence of the Gulf firm’s interest in the Indo-Pacific market, a company official said.

First Israeli Barak air defense system deploys to UAE, bigger deals expected: Sources

First Israeli Barak air defense system deploys to UAE, bigger deals expected: Sources
First Israeli Barak air defense system deploys to UAE, bigger deals expected: Sources

The UAE first began asking Jerusalem quietly about its defense systems in January in the wake of purported Houthi attacks.

How an Iran nuclear deal would (and wouldn’t) change Gulf security stances

How an Iran nuclear deal would (and wouldn’t) change Gulf security stances
How an Iran nuclear deal would (and wouldn’t) change Gulf security stances

As the fate of a renewed nuclear deal is undecided, experts weigh in on how other regional powers would react.

As Western defense firms eye expansion in the UAE, local competition awaits

As Western defense firms eye expansion in the UAE, local competition awaits
As Western defense firms eye expansion in the UAE, local competition awaits

To avoid going up directly up against local behemoths like the EDGE Group, partnerships offer a path to Gulf customers.

As Saudi Arabia goes on defense investment spree, Israeli industry in a tight spot

As Saudi Arabia goes on defense investment spree, Israeli industry in a tight spot
As Saudi Arabia goes on defense investment spree, Israeli industry in a tight spot

Israeli firm Rafael scores a win with Spyder reportedly heading to UAE, but customers in Saudi Arabia remain out of reach.

State Department approves $5 billion in missile defense for UAE, Saudi Arabia

State Department approves $5 billion in missile defense for UAE, Saudi Arabia
State Department approves $5 billion in missile defense for UAE, Saudi Arabia

Any missile defense capabilities heading to the region are notable in the wake of a new agreement between Israel and a number of Arab nations around missile defense.

For Israel and new Arab partners, $3 billion in defense business just the beginning

For Israel and new Arab partners, $3 billion in defense business just the beginning
For Israel and new Arab partners, $3 billion in defense business just the beginning

When US President Joe Biden visits Israel next week, he’s expected to see more Israeli tech that Jerusalem hopes will be used in new regional defense partnership.

Seeking regional partners, UAE’s Edge Group wants to be ‘not just simply a vendor’: CEO

Seeking regional partners, UAE’s Edge Group wants to be ‘not just simply a vendor’: CEO
Seeking regional partners, UAE’s Edge Group wants to be ‘not just simply a vendor’: CEO

The conglomeration of 25 entities is focusing on drones, AI and munitions, CEO Mansour Almulla says.