Upcoming Trade Shows Abu Dhabi, UAE for Defense

Abu Dhabi continually invests in defense technologies, branding itself as the centre for the defense industry in the UAE. The city has emerged as a leader and is headquarters to some of the world’s most significant defense players, who relentlessly push the boundaries of technology, design, and manufacturing. The local government actively seeks strategic partnerships that contribute to the development of local manufacturing capabilities and knowledge transfer. Abu Dhabi’s defense industry is a core pillar of the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, which has two main goals – meet domestic needs, and position the UAE as a key player in global markets. We also can’t overlook the contributions of two major exhibitions made to Abu Dhabi’s defense industry: IDEX (International Defense Exhibition) and NAVDEX (Naval Defense Exhibition). At the forefront of Abu Dhabi's defense industry is CARACAL, a world-renowned small-arms manufacturer. CARACAL, a regional leader, designs, tests and assembles high-performance firearms in state-of-the-art facilities. The blueprint of its success features taking full advantage of advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing and CAD/CAM. At the end of the assembly line, what comes out are products that more than meet the rigorous standards set by NATO and CIP. CARACAL’s portfolio encompasses combat pistols, submachine guns, tactical rifles and sniper rifles, all designed in-house to blend ergonomics with tactical requirements. With every new order, the company continues to improve its designs in order to keep in step with how quickly mission requirements change, guaranteeing that frontline personnel have access to firepower that guarantees mission success every single time. Another prominent player in Abu Dhabi's defense landscape is NIMR, a leading manufacturer of combat-proven light and medium-weight wheeled military vehicles. NIMR's complete in-house design and production capability cater to diverse user requirements, offering end-to-end solutions, including mission system integration and through-life support for both armored and soft-skinned vehicle platforms.