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Aircraft
Poland To Get ‘Next-generation’ Patriot System
The latest U.S. offer seems to conclude a lengthy evaluation process. Meanwhile, Romania has made a quick choice.
Maintenance and Modifications
GAT Wins $32M Contract To Upgrade USAF Learjets
The C-21A jets, which are the military version of Learjet 35As, will receive ADS-B Out, FANS 1/A, and electronic flight information systems from GAT.
Aircraft
Russia To Revive Tu-160 Bomber Production
An upgraded prototype has been rolled out, and is expected to carry precision-guided weapons and hypersonic missiles.
Aircraft
Philippines Chooses the Super Tucano
The Embraer turboprop will replace ageing OV-10 Broncos in the close air support role.
Aircraft
Qatar Seeks New Friends, and Maybe Denel
As tension between the Gulf state and its neighbours continues, Qatar says it has discussed buying into the South African arms company.
Aircraft
Could the Textron Scorpion Jet be the Light Attack and ISR Platform of the Future?
Could the Textron Scorpion Jet be the Light Attack and ISR Platform of the Future?
Aircraft
Indian Navy Purchase of Sikorsky Seahawks On Again?
Up to 24 S-70B helicopters may now be procured via the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system.
Aircraft
NH-90 Helicopters Doing Better in Australian Service
After years of complaints, the Australian army is reporting improved reliability and reduced maintenance on its MRH-90s.
Aircraft
Successful Test-Firing Claimed for Joint Indian-Russian Missile
The BrahMos air-launched version of the Russian supersonic Yakhont/Onix anti-ship cruise missile was dropped from an Indian air force Su-30MKI.
Aircraft
Embraer KC-390 Now in the U.S. for More Test Flights
Despite a serious incident last month, the Brazilian company says that the flight test campaign is going well
Aircraft
Training Version of Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Enters Service
Improved operational versions of the ‘Night Hunter’ are also being introduced in Russia.
Rotorcraft
China Has High Hopes For Z-20 Helicopter
Supposedly but not entirely a clone of the US Black Hawk, the Z-20 is expected to be used on multiple missions by China’s army, air force and navy.
Aircraft
GEOINT Contribution To Air Campaigns Pondered
A survey of geospatial information professionals linked to a major upcoming conference calls for improvements
Aircraft
UAE’s F-16E Desert Falcon Rips through the Sky at Dubai Airshow
UAE’s F-16E Desert Falcon Rips through the Sky at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Saudi/Ukrainian Taqnia/Antonov AN-132 Transport Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
Saudi/Ukrainian Taqnia/Antonov AN-132 Transport Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
Aircraft
British Hybrid Airship Suffers Second Serious Accident
The Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander deflated after breaking free from its mooring mast during wet and windy weather at its home base.
Aircraft
Dubai Airshow Was Dynamic for Defense
The UAE Air Force will upgrade its F-16s and Mirage 2000-9s, and replenish its depleted stocks of air-to-ground weapons.
Aircraft
Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
Aircraft
China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow
China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow
Maintenance and Modifications
Belarus Defense Industry Eyes Middle East Prospects
Belarus has been busy nurturing ties with China.
Saudi Arabia Seeks To Bolster Defenses
In early October Saudi Arabia signaled an intention to buy Russia's top-of-the-line missile defense system, and one from the U.S. too.
Aircraft
UAE is Launch Customer for Multi-spectral Recon Pod
Goodrich's MS-110 reconnaissance pod has received a contract In the new deals announced by the UAE's armed forces.
A Tale Of Two Cropdusters With A New Purpose
Two cropdusters are finding new missions as close air support and ISR platforms.
Aircraft
Emirati Light Attack Aircraft Breaks Cover
Emirati company Calidus has unveiled a new light attack aircraft that has been developed in Brazil.
Aircraft
Airships Are Coming to The Middle East
Lighter than air but heavy with promise, two companies aim to fly airships in the Middle East.
Aircraft
Russian Knights Perform Aerobatics with Sukhoi Su-30SM Fighters at Dubai Airshow
Russian Knights Perform Aerobatics with Sukhoi Su-30SM Fighters at Dubai Airshow
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Cloud Shadow Appears in Dubai
As part of a drive to increase export UAV sales, China's AVIC is showing the jet-powered Cloud Shadow for the first time outside China.
Maintenance and Modifications
UAE Places $1.6 Billion F-16 Upgrade Order
The order covers F-16E/F Block 60 upgrades as well as spares and support.
Aircraft
Kawasaki’s C-2 Makes First Overseas Trip
One of the debutantes at the Dubai Airshow is the Kawasaki C-2, a transport with both strategic and tactical airlift capabilities.
Yemen Issue Raised at Air Chiefs Conference
Operation Restore Hope has attracted unprecedented criticism from humanitarian agencies for indiscriminate targeting of civilians and refugees.
