ABU DHABI - According to Khaleej Times the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) has decided to play an active role at the ensuing edition of International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2009) as part of its efforts to be a leading player in the region and across the globe. CNIA was created in May 2007 by a Presidential Decree with a view to safeguard Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure and key assets and is an independent entity affiliated to the Abu Dhabi Executive Council
ABU DHABI -- Turkish armoured vehicle designer and manufacturer, Otokar, will launch a brand-new, mine-protected armoured vehicle at IDEX 2009. The KAYA, developed by Otokar in response to the growing worldwide demand for mine-resistant vehicles, combines superior mine and ballistic protection with high levels of cross-country capability
Sweden --- BAE Systems has received an additional order for the armoured all-terrain vehicle BvS10 VIKING from the British Ministry of Defence (MoD). The contract is for nine vehicles, seven of the troop-carrying variant and two in command vehicle configuration
The Indian aerospace and defence manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will deliver three Dhruv helicopters to Suriname national army announced the Suriname ministry of defence. The aircraft would be mainly for transportation of army personnel, but if necessary they could also be used for combat operations
At final day of Aero India 2009, a tyre of an F-16N Super Viper fighter aircraft burst on landing. Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of F-16N Super Viper fighter aircraft said in a statement that no one was injured
NEWTOWN, Conn. --- According to reports, the Kremlin is planning to up its target for 2009 arms sales to $8
Bernhard Gerwert, CEO of Military Air Systems, an integrated Business Unit of EADS Defence & Security, said "We have a strong interest to create a long-lasting strategic partnership with Indian aerospace and defence companies and we are committed to bring our capabilities, skills and technologies into this win-win-partnership." "India is our partner of choice and therefore we invite India to join the Eurofighter Typhoon programme as a partner
BANGALORE--. Russia offers 320 helicopters to Indian Ministry of Defense and hopes to strengthen cooperation
Alexander Fomin, the first deputy head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said that Russia and India are preparing an intergovernmental agreement governing post-service of Russian weapons. However, the possible timing of the agreement has not yet been voiced
Bangalore, Feb 13 -- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) plans to develop a medium combat aircraft (MCA) with stealth features and an unmanned combat aircraft vehicle (UCAV). The twin engine MCA will weigh 19-20 tonnes