News IDEX-2017

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On February 19-23, 2017, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi hosted for the thirteenth time one of the most prestigious defense industry projects in the world - the International Defense Exhibition IDEX-2017.

Traditionally, the exhibition was held at the ADNEC Exhibition Complex (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre). For the fourth time, she was accompanied by the specialized naval exhibition NAVDEX-2017 (Naval Defense Exhibition). Both projects record a systematic increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors, this year the organizers announced an increase in the area sold by 5% compared to 2015 - up to 53 m532. As for statistics, official information indicates the participation of 2 exhibitors from 1235 countries in the IDEX exhibition and conference and 57 exhibitors from 99 countries in the NAVDEX exhibition. There were no complete statistics on the number of visitors at the beginning of March, but the organizers expected 27-100 thousand visitors to both events. professionals from all over the world.

IDEX and NAVDEX not only represent the armaments and military equipment offered in the Gulf markets, including world premieres, but also show the current status of ongoing programs, as well as indicate development directions, local needs, and provide information on purchase plans. A large-scale and recognized undertaking, which undoubtedly is IDEX, first of all, it is, of course, a forum that determines the further directions for the development of the armed forces, as well as the defense industry and related industries, not only in the United Arab Emirates itself, but also in other countries of the region.

The most interesting, however, are the weapons and equipment displayed both statically and during daily dynamic displays, in which not only wheeled and tracked vehicles, aircraft and helicopters, but also ships participated. The latter are the most impressive, and the embankment in front of the exhibition complex was used for their presentation. The most interesting was the new UAE Navy patrol vessel Arialah (P6701), commissioned this year by the Damen shipbuilding group, also due to its unusual silhouette with the Sea Ax stem.

Wide selection of new cars

Already at the opening of the exhibition, its participants were excited by the information about the decision taken by the command of the UAE Armed Forces that the Rabdan 8 × 8 vehicle would become a promising type of four-axle floating wheeled armored personnel carrier.