The briefing on IDEX 2019
key news, numbers and contracts from the UAE's international defence exhibition & Conference
IDEX in numbers
$5.6bn
Value of deals made by UAE Armed Forces with companies at the event
104
Number of deals made between UAE Armed Forces and defence companies at IDEX
65%
Proportion of deals made with foreign companies
35%
Proportion of deals with domestic companies
$1.56bn
Largest single contract at IDEX, awarded to Raytheon for Patriot rocket launchers for UAE Air Force
124,000
Number of visitors at IDEX 2019
1,310
Number of companies exibiting
IDEX on TWitter
A view from the US Army
Chinese tech on show
"We will bring every tool to bear against them in every corner of cyberspace.”
Howard Marshall of the FBI’s cyber division on a joint US and UK response to alleged Russian cyber attacks.
Remote eyes for MBTs
Ukranian ground tech
...and THE ROBOT
"We will bring every tool to bear against them in every corner of cyberspace.”
Howard Marshall of the FBI’s cyber division on a joint US and UK response to alleged Russian cyber attacks.
IDEX deals
At the end of day one of IDEX 2019, the UAE Armed Forces has spent almost AED5bn ($1.35bn) on 33 military contracts, with AED3.87bn ($1.05bn) awarded in contracts to international companies.
Source: CNBC
UK defence giant BAE Systems has showcased two full-size combat vehicles at IDEX 2019 – the M09A6+ and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle – along with a range of products developed under its land, maritime and electronic systems businesses.
Source: Army Recognition
UAE-based firm Calidus launched its next-generation 8x8 WAHASH military vehicle system that can operate under extreme weather, terrain and climatic conditions.
Source: Shephard
Danish firm Systematic has demonstrated its new C3 maritime capabilities, which incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to support naval commanders in maritime operations.
Source: Navy Recognition
Raytheon’s new counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS), demonstrated at IDEX 2019, incorporates a power laser with illuminator, as well as variety of target-tracking sensors to help detect and eliminate threats from drones.
Source: EDR
Throughout the five-day IDEX exhibition, the UAE Armed Forces spent a total of AED20.5bn ($5.6bn) on 104 defence contracts, with 65% awarded to international firms.
Source: The National
Military safety equipment manufacturer Survitec used the event to showcase two new protective bodysuits for military personnel working in hazardous conditions, known as chemical, biological and radioactive (CBR) protection suits.
Source: Army Technology
Remote eyes for MBTs
Ukranian ground tech
...and THE ROBOT
"We will bring every tool to bear against them in every corner of cyberspace.”
Howard Marshall of the FBI’s cyber division on a joint US and UK response to alleged Russian cyber attacks.
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