ID | 123933 |
Title Proper | UAE 4x4 and 6x6 fighting vehicles |
Language | ENG |
Author | Ahmedullah, Mohammed |
Publication | 2013. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article reports on the status of the combat vehicle procurement of the United Arab Emirates. Armored infantry fighting vehicles (AIFV) are the main mobility tools of the country's land forces, with the fleet totaling more than 2,000 AIFVs. During the period 2010-2012, the nation upgraded its IFV fleet, especially in the mine resistant and armored vehicles segments, leading to the emergence of domestic IFV manufacturers. These companies include Al Jaber Group and International Golden Group. |
`In' analytical Note | Military Technology Vol.37, No.2; 2013: p.45-52 |
Journal Source | Military Technology Vol.37, No.2; 2013: p.45-52 |
Key Words | Defense Procurement ; Armored Military Vehicles ; Military Modernization-Equipment ; Defense Industries ; Al Jaber Group-Company ; International Golden Group-Company ; United Arab Emirate-UAE ; Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicles-AIFV |