Investment in specialized units for safe disposal of ammunition a priority

Abu Dhabi, UAE; 25 February 2015: Burkan Munitions Systems - part of Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), has revealed it is increasing its product suite and service offering during its presence at the 2015 International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX).

Burkan has announced plans to create new production lines for the manufacture of additional Air Craft ammunition and the development of 40 mm shells.

Burkan is also set to complement their full ammunition lifecycle solutions, with plans to expand their specialized units for the safe disposal of damaged ammunition, and set up a centre to research all possibilities available for prolonging the shelf life of ammunition. The centre will be based in Abu Dhabi, at the Tawazun Industrial Park.

Saeed BinKhadim Almansoori, CEO of Burkan said: "By growing our product and service offering we're able to further fulfil our customers' needs, while continually meeting the best international standards. These plans directly support our ambitions to grow Burkan's regional market share and build long-term strategic relationships and alliances worldwide, in order to acquire a high level of capability and maintain competitive prices."

Almansoori continued, "One particular area of focus will be the improvement of our munition disposal capabilities, as we are currently the only company in the region that has facilities for the safe disposal of expired ammunition.  In addition to expanding our product and services portfolio we are continuing to invest in research centres and upgrade our testing facilities here in the UAE. We do so with pride, continuing our journey towards contributing to an industry that fully serves the needs of armed forces."

Some of the products that Burkan already offers customers are being showcased at IDEX 2015, these include, but are not limited to:

Infantry Ammunitions:

  • ROUND 40MM X 53 HEDP, M9219A2 HV

  • 40MM X 46 LV HEDP

  • 60MM HE: MORTARS

Artillery Ammunitions

  • 155MM ERFB HE BT

  • 107MM ARTILLERY ROCKETS

  • 122MM ARTILLERY ROCKET

  • Air Force Ammunitions

  • MK 82 & 84

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About Burkan Munitions Systems
Founded in 2007, Burkan Munitions Systems LLC (BMS) is a leading munitions manufacturing, assembling and testing company based in the United Arab Emirates. Its portfolio covers a wide range of ammunition such as infantry, artillery and aircraft bombs.

Burkan, part of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), is one of the primary munitions manufacturers in the GCC, using only high quality technologies to develop products to international standards. The company prides itself on having the capacity to turn industrial challenges into a competitive advantage. Its highly qualified and diversified team of experts gives Burkan the ability to reach best-in-class solutions. 

In 2009, Burkan's production facility manufactured the 40mm low velocity rounds. The company also launched its munitions disposal operations. It is now the home base to an integrated environmental-friendly demilitarization plant for explosives and ammunition disposal.

About Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC)
EDIC is the region's premier integrated national defence services and manufacturing platform, providing world-class facilities, technology and support services. Based in the UAE, the company brings together the combined capabilities of the UAE's defence industries into a single integrated platform to enhance value for our clients, shareholders, partners and other stakeholders.

For more information, please contact:
Ahmet Lutfi Varoglu
Advisor, Business Development & GHQ Relations
Email: avaroglu@tawazun.ae

Saif Ali Al Marzooqi
Associate Director - Corporate Communications
Email: salmarzooqi@tawazun.ae

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