The legionnaires from the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP) of the French Foreign Legion took part in IDEX 2015, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference hosted in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Held from February 22 to 26 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, IDEX showcased the latest defence technology across the land, sea, and air sectors. During the event, legionnaires of 2e REP demonstrated a range of tactics using FÉLIN, the new-generation French infantry combat system.
The 2e REP legionnaires are currently deployed in the UAE as part of the 13th Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade (13e DBLE), which has been stationed near Abu Dhabi since late 2011.
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