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DIMDEX 2026: Bigger and Better, in Every Sense
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There are more exhibitors and country pavilions than ever before, and the extra day speaks of the sustained growth in size and international prestige of the event
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“In Every Domain We Enter, Our Ambition is Not Simply to Participate, But to Lead”
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By combining operational insight, technological leadership, global reach, and industrial resilience, the company is building the foundations required to become one of the world’s top 30 defence companies by 2030, says Ahmet Akyol, ASELSAN CEO and President.
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AW249 – Responding to Modern Operational Requirements
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The result of the strong collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Defence and Leonardo, the AW249 (designated AH-249A NEES - Nuovo Elicottero da Esplorazione e Scorta – known as the 'Fenice') is the only Western clean-sheet combat helicopter design, in development to meet stringent emerging operational requirements for the next 30+ years.
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BMC Showcases Product Portfolio
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BMC, one of Türkiye’s leading manufacturers, is participating at the ongoing show, with a display of a range of land vehicles and engines developed and produced by BMC POWER.
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Great Interest in Roketsan Products in the Middle East: CEO Murat İkinci
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Türkiye’s Roketsan views Qatar as one of its most important strategic partners in the region. “We aim to strengthen our regional partnerships by assessing opportunities such as establishing local offices, pursuing new collaborations, and advancing technology transfer initiatives.
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EDGE Committed to Working Closely with Regional Partners
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UAE-based EDGE Group has grown rapidly to encompass more than 35 entities with a portfolio of over 250 products.
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Dearsan Advances Bbuilding MAC 50 Missile Attack Craft for Qatar
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Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan Shipyard is progressing steadily with the construction of two 50-metre guided missile fast attack craft for the Qatar Naval Forces, a little over a year after the keel-laying ceremony was held in December 2024.
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Egypt Pivots to Subsurface Stealth in 2026 Naval Roadmap
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The Egyptian Navy unveiled its 2026 naval roadmap on 8 January 2026, marking a decisive doctrine shift from large surface combatants toward stealth and autonomous undersea warfare.
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Navantia Advances F-110 Programme for Spanish Navy
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Navantia’s F-110 frigate programme for the Spanish Navy continues to progress ahead of schedule, with construction milestones being achieved earlier than planned.
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Patria Highlights Extreme-Environment Capabilities
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Finnish defence company Patria is showcasing a broad range of land, indirect fire, Electronic Warfare (EW), unmanned and sustainment solutions at the ongoing DIMDEX 2026, with a focus on systems designed to operate effectively in extreme and demanding conditions.
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New US-Partner Air Defence Cell Operational in Qatar
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) and regional partners have inaugurated the Middle Eastern Air Defense – Combined Defense Operations Cell (MEAD-CDOC) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
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