FX.co ★ International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017)

The United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi is hosting the biannual International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) on February 19-23. The event has taken place since 1993.

The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017) showcases the latest defense technology, systems and equipment.

The expo, held under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, puts the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defense on display. It is a unique platform to establish and strengthen relationships with government departments, businesses and armed forces throughout the region. The total area of the exhibition reaches 133 thousand sq.m.

The event attracted national and international defence policy makers and experts engaging in a lively debate over the most pressing topics in the industry.

The five-day-long biennial arms and defense technology sales exhibition is organized with the full support of the UAE Armed Forces and includes indoor exhibitions, with thousands of local and international defense manufacturers and contractors taking part, as well as outdoor displays and live demonstrations.

This year marks the 13th IDEX exhibition, with Russia having participated in all of the previous events. Rosoboronexport will present over 240 pieces of military equipment for all military services at IDEX 2017. The entire display of the Russian delegation will showcase about 800 items. Rosoboronexport's display will feature 18 Russian defense organizations and holding companies such us "Uralvagonzavod", "Kalashnikov", "Russian Helicopters", etc. The Russian display is located in an indoor exhibition hall (Stands 09-С20, 09-С15, 01-В15 and 12-А25) and an outdoor exhibition area of the Military Industrial Company (CP-220) and occupies 1379 square meters.

Russia has traditionally viewed the Middle East as one of the most important regions from the perspective of military-technical cooperation. Rosoboronexport's offers in this market include both deliveries of cutting-edge military equipment and upgrading of the Soviet and Russian-made equipment. Russian equipment has proved its worth in the Middle East including counterterrorist operations of the past few years.