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IAI sees our activities in the region as
IAI MAKES IDEX DEBUT an opportunity to promote coopera-
tion within the regional eco-system
and is open to promoting defense
as well as civilian endeavors on a
range of topics, such as space and
satellites, air defence and rocketry, [ IDEX SHOW PREVIEW ]
intelligence, robotics, UAVs, cyber
etc. This exhibition is a harbinger
of long-term activity in the UAE and
in the region as a whole,” said Boaz
Levy, IAI's President and CEO.
IDEX is featuring the first ever partic- tems with an emphasis on aerospace The IAI booth at IDEX features
ipation of Israel Aerospace Industries systems, civil aviation, mission air- visual and interactive displays. At
(IAI) at the premier defence exhibition craft and more. IDEX, the company is stressing on
being held at Abu Dhabi, United Arab its comprehensive operational solu-
Emirates. IAI is promoting communi- “Israel Aerospace Industries tions – systems of systems, for a wide
cation and local cooperation with applauds the agreements signed range of uses in the air, sea, land,
local government agencies, defence by the two countries, agreements space and in the cyber domain. IAI
forces, local industries and academic that open a window for extended was established in 1953 and is one
initiatives, in order to further expand cooperation, sharing of knowledge, of the largest technology employers
the company’s activity in the region. promoting investment, development in Israel with offices and R&D centers
On display are a wide range of sys- and localization of joint technology. in Israel and abroad.

(ISR), Counter-Insurgency (COIN),
UAE’S B-250 Persistent Air Support (PAS) and
ON DISPLAY advanced and basic training.

The Calidus B-250 light attack air- The Calidus B-250 will have an oper-
craft, a homegrown product of the ating cost of less than US$1,200 per
United Arab Emirates (UAE) is on flight hour according to the company.
display at the show as the com- It can attain a cruising speed of 350
pany looks to attract interest from KTAS, has a maximum range of 2,400
regional and international customers. nautical miles and a maximum endur- can brave the roughest terrain and
Calidus is a Technology Development ance of 12 hours. Pratt and Whitney’s flaunts ground-breaking technology
and Manufacturing Company, based PT6A-68 turboprop has been chosen to deliver best-in-class versatility and
in Abu Dhabi that was founded in to power the light attack aircraft and transportability at the low operational
2015. Calidus received orders from is coupled to a single four-bladed costs.
the UAE in 2019 for 24 B-250s worth propeller. Calidus has an in-house team of engi-
US$260 million. The aircraft is a superior and highly neers and designers in Abu Dhabi
efficient light attack aircraft that is and has also built a global network
The B-250 was first unveiled at the designed especially for asymmetric of suppliers as part of the B-250
2017 Dubai Airshow and is touted warfare zones and it easily adapts effort, including Collins Aerospace
by its makers as ideal for Close to the most difficult terrain and of the US, Martin-Baker of the UK,
Air Support (CAS), Intelligence, weather conditions. It incorporates Pratt & Whitney Canada, and Halcon
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance a superior carbon fibre structure that Systems of Abu Dhabi.

NIMR LOOKS TO SUSTAIN GROWTH

UAE based wheeled military vehicle to roll-out its second generation of partnerships with defence opera-
manufacturer NIMR, is looking to wheeled military vehicles. The com- tors in countries including Algeria
sustain its growth in its 21st year of pany’s portfolio today comprises of and the Visegrád Group of nations
operations. NIMR commenced oper- more than 20 mission-proven military (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland,
ations in the year 2000 with its first vehicles produced out of the largest and Slovakia). NIMR is part of the
vehicle, the NIMR1 and has since gone facility among similar military vehicle Platforms & Systems cluster within
on to deliver thousands of vehicles manufacturers in the region. NIMR EDGE, an advanced technology
to regional and international clients. has successfully expanded its global group which ranks among the top 25
The company is currently preparing footprint through joint ventures and military suppliers in the world.

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