• Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, greets Ye Jianming, Chairman of CEFC China Energy Company Limited, during a Sea Palace barza. With them is Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State, Chairman of Masdar and Chief Executive of Adnoc Group. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, greets Ye Jianming, Chairman of CEFC China Energy Company Limited, during a Sea Palace barza. With them is Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State, Chairman of Masdar and Chief Executive of Adnoc Group. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Serbia’s booth at Idex. In the background is the country’s Milosh BOV M16 combat vehicle, which it unveiled at the exhibition. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    Serbia’s booth at Idex. In the background is the country’s Milosh BOV M16 combat vehicle, which it unveiled at the exhibition. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • The Airbus stand at Idex. The company’s C295 is used for transport and surveillance. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
    The Airbus stand at Idex. The company’s C295 is used for transport and surveillance. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
  • Navdex, the Naval Defence Exhibition and Conference, is held alongside Idex. In the background is Pakistan’s National Radio and Telecommunications Corporation, which makes military radios and communications equipment. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    Navdex, the Naval Defence Exhibition and Conference, is held alongside Idex. In the background is Pakistan’s National Radio and Telecommunications Corporation, which makes military radios and communications equipment. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • The PLZ52 155mm self-propelled gun howitzer at the booth of China North Industries Corporation. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    The PLZ52 155mm self-propelled gun howitzer at the booth of China North Industries Corporation. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed , Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, takes a tour at Idex. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed , Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, takes a tour at Idex. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Military officer check out the sights at the stand of Trijicon, which makes optics and aiming systems for firearms, at Idex. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    Military officer check out the sights at the stand of Trijicon, which makes optics and aiming systems for firearms, at Idex. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, the Vice President, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence, greets Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, at Idex. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, the Vice President, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence, greets Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, at Idex. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Rheinmetall’s Cheetah system is designed to counter rockets, artillery and mortars. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    Rheinmetall’s Cheetah system is designed to counter rockets, artillery and mortars. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • A Rheinmetall weapons station at the company’s Idex booth. The platform is remotely controlled, mounted on a vehicle and designed to be equipped with small and medium-sized weapons. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    A Rheinmetall weapons station at the company’s Idex booth. The platform is remotely controlled, mounted on a vehicle and designed to be equipped with small and medium-sized weapons. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • An Airbus military helicopter at Idex 2017. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    An Airbus military helicopter at Idex 2017. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces tours the International Golden Group Integrated Systems exhibit with Lt General Hamad Thani Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, centre. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces tours the International Golden Group Integrated Systems exhibit with Lt General Hamad Thani Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, centre. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Streit’s Alligator armoured carrier is designed to withstand mine strikes and IED explosions, and can carry up to eight troops, along with a commander and driver. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    Streit’s Alligator armoured carrier is designed to withstand mine strikes and IED explosions, and can carry up to eight troops, along with a commander and driver. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • Musicians play during the opening of the official Idex 2017 Gala Dinner at the Armed Forces Officers Club. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Musicians play during the opening of the official Idex 2017 Gala Dinner at the Armed Forces Officers Club. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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Idex 2017: Sights from day 2 of the exhibition – in pictures

Olive Obina

February 20, 2017

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Military technology on display included helicopters, combat ground vehicles and guns. Defence spending in the Middle East is set to rise this year with the demand for arms – Dh4.41bn worth of arms deals were struck on the first day of the defence show alone.

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