Navdex, a new Middle East Defence show being launched February 2011
In a move that supports IDEX’s status as one of the world’s leading tri-service defence events, show organisers ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company), have announced the launch of NAVDEX (Naval Defence Exhibition), a dedicated exhibition for naval defence, coastal and maritime security that will run alongside IDEX (International Defence Exhibition & Conference), 20 - 24 February 2011.
NAVDEX will provide a showcase for the latest in naval technology incorporating warships, naval workboats and amphibious crafts, combat equipment, coastal security systems and sea-to-shore communication solutions.
The event will feature quayside exhibits, exhibition stands within an air-conditioned marquee, on-water craft moored to temporary pontoons and daily amphibious and waterborne demonstrations featuring the latest boats and crafts.
In addition, a number of International naval vessels, up to corvette size, are expected to be secured alongside NAVDEX, held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Jane’s DS Forecast estimates Gulf Cooperation Council nations will spend about US$17.5 billion on their navies over the next 10 years with a compound annual growth rate of about 1.2 percent. Gulf countries are also stepping up their naval manufacturing programmes.
Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar has announced contracts to build six patrol boats for the Qatari navy at its shipyard in Ras Laffan. The UAE’s ADSB (Abu Dhabi Ship Building) is in the midst of a programme to build six corvette-class ships for the UAE navy besides having signed deals with the Bahraini and Omani navies for ship building.
NAVDEX will be staged at the marina conveniently located adjacent to ADNEC on the water front. Access to the marina is via a footbridge which will directly link the IDEX and NAVDEX events allowing easy access for visitors to visit both events.
Exhibitors at NAVDEX are expected to range from ship manufacturers to ship repair services companies, technology providers to naval aviation such as helicopters and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), weapons and combat systems to logistics and infrastructure providers, training and education suppliers to equipment providers for diving, search and rescue, firefighting and medical supplies, among others.
For more infortion call +971 (0) 4 3356533 or email info@navdex.ae
More information is also available on the show website at http://www.navdex.ae
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