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New defence channel opens between Abu Dhabi and Beijing

GR7 Defence Technology was present at the IDEX defence exhibition, held from 17 to 21 February in Abu Dhabi.
GR7 Defence Technology was present at the IDEX defence exhibition, held from 17 to 21 February in Abu Dhabi. © Ali Haider/EFE/Newscom/MaxPPP

Before its growing defence industry can fully meet its needs, Abu Dhabi still wants to acquire foreign equipment, notably from Beijing. A new firm dedicated to acquiring the Chinese military's most popular systems made a recent appearance at the IDEX fair but is keeping a very low profile.

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