Idex 2021: UAE Armed Forces sign $1.5bn in military deals on day three
Six of the 12 contracts awarded at the Middle East s biggest defence exhibition went to local companies
The Bahraini warship RBNS Al Muharraq on display on Idex and the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition, or Navdex
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A heavy-duty vehicle demonstration in the grandstand area. Idex runs until Thursday, February 25 Victor Besa / The National
Visitors tour exhibits on Tuesday, the third day of Idex
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More than 900 exhibitors are participating in this year s event
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A 50 calibre heavy machinegun mounted on the Chaser-980 speedboat manufactured by UAE company Aksum Marine.