Emirati armed forces took part in a military show at the opening of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Sunday.
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At the previous biennial event, about 80,000 visitors flocked to the arms expo. AFP -
A total of 1,154 international and local exhibitors are at Idex this year, up from 1,112 in 2013, organisers said. Karim Sahib / AFP -
Defence spending in the Mena region is expected to touch US$150 billion this year from $148bn in 2014 and $136bn in 2013, according to defence consultancy IHS Jane’s. AFP -
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A dramatic show was put on at Adnec this morning. AFP -
The UAE military on guard during the show at Adnec. AFP -
A tank rolls into action at the show. AFP -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visits the Sagem stand at Idex. Displayed on the stand in an air-to-ground modular weapon (AASM) hammer by Safran. AFP -
UAE military take to the roof during the show to mark the opening of Idex 2015. AFP -
Helicopters of the UAE armed forces fly during the military show at the opening of Idex 2015. AFP -
Smoke fills the air at Adnec as the UAE armed forces put on a mock battle. AFP -
Aircraft leave a coloured smoke trail during the military show launching Idex 2015. AFP -
Emirati armed forces show their skills at the opening of Idex in Abu Dhabi. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
A dramatic show was put on at Adnec at the opening of Idex. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
A total of 1,154 international and local exhibitors are at Idex this year, up from 1,112 in 2013, organisers said. Ravindranath K / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Defence spending in the Mena region is expected to touch US$150 billion this year from $148bn in 2014 and $136bn in 2013, according to defence consultancy IHS Jane’s. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
The UAE armed forces during the military show at Adnec. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
At the previous biennial event, about 80,000 visitors flocked to the arms expo. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
An armoured personnel carrier during the show at Adnec. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Members of the Belarus precision drill team perform during the Idex opening ceremony. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Military assets roll into action at the show. Ravindranath K / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Members of the South Korean traditional military band perform during the Idex opening ceremony. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Members of the UAE armed forces marching band perform during the Idex opening ceremony. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Members of the UAE armed forces marching band perform during the Idex opening ceremony. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Defence spending in the Mena region is expected to touch US$150 billion this year from $148bn in 2014 and $136bn in 2013, according to defence consultancy IHS Jane’s. Donald Weber / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
At the previous biennial event, about 80,000 visitors flocked to the arms expo. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
UAE armed forces show their skills at Idex 2015 in Abu Dhabi – in pictures
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