International Defense Exhibition 2009 opens in Abu Dhabi

International Defense Exhibition 2009 opens in Abu Dhabi

Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2009 shows an armored vehicle produced by Pakistan in the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2009, in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates(UAE). IDEX 2009, the biggest arms fair in the Middle East, opened here on Feb. 22 with a total of 897 exhibitors from 50 countries and regions showcasing their latest products for deep-pocketed Gulf countries.


Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2009 shows new armaments developed by Pakistan in the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2009, in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates(UAE). IDEX 2009, the biggest arms fair in the Middle East, opened here on Feb. 22 with a total of 897 exhibitors from 50 countries and regions showcasing their latest products for deep-pocketed Gulf countries.


Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2009 shows newly developed shrapnel launcher produced by a German company in the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2009, in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates(UAE). IDEX 2009, the biggest arms fair in the Middle East, opened here on Feb. 22 with a total of 897 exhibitors from 50 countries and regions showcasing their latest products for deep-pocketed Gulf countries.


Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2009 shows a submarine model presented by a French company in the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2009, in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates(UAE). IDEX 2009, the biggest arms fair in the Middle East, opened here on Feb. 22 with a total of 897 exhibitors from 50 countries and regions showcasing their latest products for deep-pocketed Gulf countries.


The photo taken on Feb. 24, 2009 shows a model of the F-18-F/A battleplane displayed by the U.S. Boeing company during the International Defense Exhibition 2009 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. The International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2009, the ninth edition of the largest arms fair in the Middle East, opened here on Feb. 22 and attracted 897 companies from 50 countries and regions.


The photo taken on Feb. 24, 2009 shows a model of the F-15S battleplane displayed by the U.S. Boeing company during the International Defense Exhibition 2009 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. The International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2009, the ninth edition of the largest arms fair in the Middle East, opened here on Feb. 22 and attracted 897 companies from 50 countries and regions.


The photo taken on Feb. 24, 2009 shows a bat style airborne accoutrement made by German Special Parachute Equipment and Logistics Consortium (SPELCO) during the International Defense Exhibition 2009 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. The International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2009, the ninth edition of the largest arms fair in the Middle East, opened here on Feb. 22 and attracted 897 companies from 50 countries and regions.
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