UAE

Nov- 2024 -

15 November

Air

A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft

UAE Welcomes First of Two Additional Airbus A330 MRTTs

The United Arab Emirates Air Force has taken delivery of an additional A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft from Airbus at the Al Ain Air Base in Abu Dhabi.

Oct- 2024 -

18 October

Europe

Joe Saballa

France Mulls UAE Partnership for Rafale F5 Fighter Jet Development

France is considering collaboration with the United Arab Emirates to develop the Rafale F5 next-generation fighter aircraft.

13 October

Americas

the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $1.2B Sale of Munitions to UAE

The US announced the approval of a $1.2 billion sale to the United Arab Emirates of precision munitions for multiple launch rocket systems.

Sep- 2024 -

23 September

Middle East

Joe Saballa

Saab Concludes GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft Deliveries to UAE

The UAE Air Force has taken delivery of its fifth and final GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft ordered from Saab.

12 September

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

UAE’s EDGE Group Joins Brazilian Anti-Ship Missile Development

Edge Group has signed an agreement with the Brazilian Navy to help develop the service’s National Surface Anti-Ship Missile by the end of 2025.

Jul- 2024 -

1 July

Sea

Al Emarat, the UAE Navy's second Gowind-class corvette, is seen docked at a pier. The ship is decorated with colors and flags attached to a banner hoisted up the ship's mast.

Juster Domingo

Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind Corvette to UAE Navy

Naval Group has handed over the second Gowind-class multi-mission corvette to the UAE Navy in Lorient, western France.

May- 2024 -

28 May

Middle East

Joe Saballa

UAE Exploring Potential Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Purchase: Report

The United Arab Emirates is exploring the possibility of purchasing China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” fighter aircraft.

21 May

Business

Fincantieri CEO and Managing Director Pierroberto Folgiero, Abu Dhabi crown prince Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, and EDGE Group chairman Faisal Al Bannai stand to take a photo op during a signing ceremony. Folgiero and Al Bannai hold leather dosiers, which may be holding the signed documents. Italy's flag is seen displayed on the left, and UAE's is on the right. On a white table in front of them, two flags printed with Fincantieri and EDGE's logos are also propped up. Behind them is a white screen with the companies' logos printed in a repeating pattern.

Juster Domingo

EDGE Group, Fincantieri Begin Joint Shipbuilding Deal

The UAE's EDGE Group and Italy's Fincantieri have signed a deal launching MAESTRAL, a joint shipbuilding venture based in Abu Dhabi.

Apr- 2024 -

26 April

Air

Juster Domingo

Saab Delivers Fourth GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft to UAE

Saab has delivered another GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft to the UAE, marking its fourth handover in four years.

Mar- 2024 -

13 March

Sea

A team operates a combat management system

Rojoef Manuel

Naval Group Joins UAE’s National Combat Management System Program

Naval Group has signed an agreement to co-develop the National Combat Management System for the Emirati Navy.

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