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Abu Dhabi hosts international trade show of military drones
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates is hosting a stand-alone trade show featuring military drones, showing the power these weapons have across the Middle East.
The Unmanned Systems Exhibition & Conference is being held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.
Top UAE officials, including Abu Dhabi’s powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, were on hand for the event, which opened on Sunday.
Among the top companies in attendance was General Atomics, a San Diego-based defence contractor known for its Predator drones. The UAE previously purchased some $200 million worth of surveillance-only Predator drones.
Also on hand was Chinese firm Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group. Defence analysts believe the UAE has purchased weaponized drones from that Chinese manufacturer.
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