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IDEX 2017: Five-Day Arms Extravaganza Kicks Off in UAE

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The 13th International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017) opened its doors on February 19 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center in United Arab Emirates.

The expo, held under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, puts the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defense on display. It is a unique platform to establish and strengthen relationships with government departments, businesses and armed forces throughout the region.

The five-day-long biennial arms and defense technology sales exhibition is organized with the full support of the UAE Armed Forces and includes indoor exhibitions, with thousands of local and international defense manufacturers and contractors taking part, as well as outdoor displays and live demonstrations.

© REUTERS / StringerFlames and smoke fill the air during a military show at the opening ceremony of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Flames and smoke fill the air during a military show at the opening ceremony of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© REUTERS / StringerA visitor takes a look at some of the munitions on display during IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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A visitor takes a look at some of the munitions on display during IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Karim SahibEmirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Emirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© REUTERS / StringerAircraft perform during a military show at the opening ceremony of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Aircraft perform during a military show at the opening ceremony of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Karim SahibEmirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Emirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AP Photo / Jon GambrellA cleaner sweeps the floor in front of a Rheinmetall MBT tank at IDEX 2017, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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A cleaner sweeps the floor in front of a Rheinmetall MBT tank at IDEX 2017, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AP Photo / Jon GambrellYoung Emirati girls dance at the start of IDEX 2017, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Young Emirati girls dance at the start of IDEX 2017, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Karim SahibEmirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Emirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© REUTERS / StringerA man sits in a vehicle on display during IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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A man sits in a vehicle on display during IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Karim SahibSoldiers of the Russian Presidential Regiment perform during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Soldiers of the Russian Presidential Regiment perform during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Karim SahibEmirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Emirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© REUTERS / StringerVisitors look round some of the vehicles on display during IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Visitors look round some of the vehicles on display during IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© REUTERS / StringerParticipants take part in a military show at the opening ceremony of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Participants take part in a military show at the opening ceremony of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Karim SahibSheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid al-Maktoum (C), Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C-R), and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (C-L) arrive for the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid al-Maktoum (C), Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C-R), and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (C-L) arrive for the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© REUTERS / StringerMembers of the Emirates forces demonstrate their skills during a military show at the opening ceremony of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Members of the Emirates forces demonstrate their skills during a military show at the opening ceremony of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AP Photo / Jon GambrellA mannequin holding a rifle and wearing fatigues bearing the Emirati flag is on display at IDEX 2017, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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A mannequin holding a rifle and wearing fatigues bearing the Emirati flag is on display at IDEX 2017, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Karim SahibEmirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Emirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Karim SahibEmirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Emirati armed forces show their skills during a military show at the opening of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
© AP Photo / Jon GambrellEmirati military personnel wait for the beginning of demonstration at IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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Emirati military personnel wait for the beginning of demonstration at IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on February 19, 2017.
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