In pictures: Guns and ammo at Abu Dhabi's Idex

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Feb 17, 2013 - Flying helicopters and motorcycles jumps during the inaguration ceremony of IDEX, International Defense Exhibition Conference at Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre, ADNEC. ( Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper )

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visits the Rolls Royce stand, at Idex. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Joe Marci of Microsoft (Ireland) was thrilled to take the controls of a Eurofighter Typhoon simulator. Delores Johnson / The National

The ADCOM SYSTEMS United 40 Drone, reflected in the glasses of Ahmed Abdulla Almahri, was among the hardware on display at the event. Delores Johnson / The National

UAE traditional dance at the inaugural ceremony of International Defence Exhibition and Conference, Idex 2013, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Ravindranath K / The National

A M1A2 tank from Saudi Arabia on display at Idex 2013 at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center. Sammy Dallal / The National

Rows and rows of ammunition lined up and on display at Idex 2013. Sammy Dallal / The National

Two men show the VIRTSIM simulation system, a virtual reality training simulator, at Idex. Jaime Puebla / The National

An air show by the UAE army on the opening day of Idex 2013, yesterday at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Ravindranath K / The National

Visitors at viewing displays at the Tawazun showroom during the defence exhibition. Jaime Puebla / The National