Turkish company ASELSAN showcased its STAMP turret at DIMDEX 2012, the DOHA INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DEFENCE EXHIBITION in the Qatar National Convention Centre.

Distinguished Naval Commanders, experts and decision-makers convened today at the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) on the second day of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2012) to discuss maritime security in the region.

Turkish Defense Industry has accelerated efforts to enhance local industrial participation in the Turkish Armed Forces defense contracts during the last decade. Especially, Turkish naval industry has been the most robust to accommodate with this revolutionary development.

DOHA – 26 MAR 2012: His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Heir Apparent of Qatar and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Qatar Armed Forces yesterday officially inaugurated the third Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2012).

Six navies around the world rely on the Aegis Combat System to protect more than 100 destroyers, cruisers and frigates. Now, Lockheed Martin is expanding its role as the world leader in naval combat management technology with the development of a new system designed for light surface warships.

With recent successes achieved in the region by MBDA’s VL MICA self and local area naval air defence system, this product is showcased in a prominent position on the company’s stand at DIMDEX.

Sikorsky helicopters have more than 60 years experience performing maritime missions. The SEAHAWK helicopter family has more than 2.5 million flight hours with more than 600 SEAHAWK helicopters in service worldwide. The current production MH-60R and MH-60S helicopters bring powerful new capabilities to the U.S. fleet with digital cockpits and mission-adaptive systems.
Visit Sikosrky during DIMDEX 2012 on stand N-110

Following their success with a contract from the US Coast Guards for 470 Response Boat – Small (RB-S) vessels, Metal Shark Aluminum Boats is now showcasing this model as well as their full range of patrol boats to Qatari and Gulf countries Coast Guards.

HMS Daring, the first of the Royal Navy's (RN’s) Type 45 destroyers, Arrived at DIMDEX (Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference), showcasing her state-of the-art technology, including the new, fully digital, radar electronic support measures (RESM) system supplied by Thales UK.

The majestic sight of warships arriving in Doha Commercial Port has signaled the start of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2012). DIMDEX 2012 is the only specialised maritime defence exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and brings together companies from around the world to present the latest in high-end technologies to meet the maritime challenges of the 21st century.

DCNS is a major player in the European and world markets for value-added naval defence systems. As a naval prime contractor, shipbuilder and systems integrator, DCNS combines resources and expertise spanning the naval defence value chain and entire system lifecycles. DCNS delivers innovative solutions from integrated warships to strategic systems, equipment, services and new energy solutions.

Cassidian, a leading global provider of cutting edge technology in defence and security, will be using the third DIMDEX 2012 in Qatar to showcase the first exhibition of a Border Guard Surveillance Vehicle which provides an integrated mobile surveillance solution together with a mobile command and control centre as well as other solutions for surveillance solutions.
The EADS Division will be stationed at Booth No N 227.

DT Media Ltd (trading as DTM Global) will exhibit at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) March 26-28 in Doha, Qatar.



Visit DTM Global during DIMDEX 2012 on stand #N205-I

RINA is a leading Classification Society providing classification and advisory services for Naval Ships and Fast Patrol Vessels and aims to be a primary partner both for navies and shipyards from the ship design and construction stages through the whole ship life.

Visit RINA Group at DIMDEX 2012 on stand N-123

Zodiac Milpro, based in Paris France, is the world’s largest manufacturer of inflatable boats and Rigid Inflatable Boats for Military and Professional customers.


Visit Zodiac Milpro at DIMDEX 2012 on stand N-127

In March, Navantia has delivered a response to a Request For Information (RFI), issued by the Qatar Emiri Navy, for the construction of several types of ships, ahead of DIMDEX 2012 the third Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference in Qatar March 26 - 28.

Visit Navantia during DIMDEX 2012 on stand S-306

OSHO Qatar is a company specialized in providing high-tech and advanced apparels for a multitude of industries. We are the agents of the world renowned LENZING FR® which is an internationally recognized cellulose fiber company focused, amongst other industries, on High grade Military Flame and Heat Resistant uniforms.

Visit OSHO Qatar during DIMDEX 2012 on stand #N-131

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), one of the worldwide leading system providers in high-tech naval shipbuilding, will exhibit at DIMDEX 2012, the third Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference in Qatar March 26 - 28.


Visit TKMS during DIMDEX 2012 on stand N-118

Having undertaken the biggest combat ship contract in the Turkish private sector history, RMK Marine will participate as the representative of the Turkish private shipbuilding industry in the 3rd DIMDEX Exhibition organized in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, to share the recent developments particularly in regards to upcoming naval ship projects with visitors.
Visit RMK Marine at DIMDEX 2012 on stand #S-307

Yonca-Onuk JV is the designer and builder of ONUK MRTP Advanced composites fast patrol boats. The shipyard, established in 1986, is located in Tuzla, Istanbul has 12.500m2 covered area and air-conditioned composite production shops.


Visit Yonca-Onuk JV at DIMDEX 2012 on stand S-312

KVH offers white paper explaining how its TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband SATCOM service provide flexible, affordable broadband for military vessels



Visit KVH Industries at DIMDEX 2012: USA Pavilion - Booth #N-216

Turkish company ASELSAN will showcase ALPER and SERDAR naval radar systems at DIMDEX 2012, the DOHA INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DEFENCE EXHIBITION in the Qatar National Convention Centre from 26 – 28 the March 2012.

Visit ASELSAN during DIMDEX 2012 on stand S-309

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) is part of the Damen Shipyards Group, a globally operating company with more than 35 owned shipyards and numerous partner yards around the world.

Visit Damen during DIMDEX 2012 on stand N-219

World leader in the construction of cruise ships, Fincantieri is also a major player in other sectors, ranging from cruise ferries to megayachts and naval vessels. With a record 7,000 vessels built in over two hundred years since the company was founded, the company is heir to the great tradition of Italian shipbuilding.

Visit Fincantieri during DIMDEX 2012 on stand N-122

Metal Shark Boats will exhibit at DIMDEX 2012, the third Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference in Qatar March 26 - 28. Primarily focused on the military, law enforcement, and commercial sectors, Metal Shark has a wide range of existing designs, or can custom-design a boat based a customer’s specific mission requirements.
Visit Metal Shark during DIMDEX 2012 on stand N-207, USA Pavilion.

ETC announced the completion of Pilot Physiology Training Center, sold to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) through ETC's Aircrew Training Systems (ATS) business unit.

Visit ETC during DIMDEX 2012 on stand S-318

Visitors to the DIMDEX exhibition taking place in Dohar from 26-28th March will have the valuable opportunity of seeing the advanced MK31 inertial navigation system from Teledyne TSS on stand N205c.

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, the world’s leading systems supplier for maritime high technology, will be strongly presented at the DIMDEX 2012 in Doha, Qatar. The company is showcasing its wide spectrum of products, innovations and capabilities.

From March 26 to 28, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK will be located at the Qatar National Convention Centre, German Pavilion, stand N-113.

Wallop Defence Systems, the Hampshire, UK based countermeasures division of the worldwide Esterline Defense Technologies group is showcasing its advanced range of naval and airborne countermeasures capabilities as part of the UK Pavilion Stand D-205d at DIMDEX, the DOHA INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DEFENCE EXHIBITION in the Qatar National Convention Centre from 26 – 28 the March 2012.

HAVELSAN, ‘Software and Systems House’ participates to Doha International Maritime Exhibition and Conference which will be held between 26-28 March 2012 in Doha/Qatar National Convention Centre, with its Naval Combat Systems developed as well as other capabilities and projects.

Visit HAVELSAN during DIMDEX 2012 on stand S-310