Defense
Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.
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
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
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
Aircraft
Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
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
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
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
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
VStar Pioneers Small Sigint Sensors For UAVs
California-based VStar Systems eyeing the Middle East for its modular, low-weight, low-cost sensors that have potential to expand mission set
Avionics
Esterline Demos Advanced Helicopter Cockpit
Esterline Avionics Systems is highlighting its advanced helicopter avionics capability with a cockpit demonstrator.
Aircraft
Speculation Mounts That F-35 Lightning Might Strike in UAE
Will the UAE be a customer for the Lockheed Martin F-35? Recent posturing suggests the Gulf nation wants to join the fray.
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.
Aircraft
Transport Turns to Attack Role
Airbus Defence and Space is showing its Armed ISR version of the C295 transport for the first time at the Dubai show.
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
Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 Flying Display at Dubai Airshow 2017
Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 Flying Display at Dubai Airshow 2017
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Updating Hellenic P-3 Cockpits
The avionics upgrade allows the Hellenic Navy P-3Bs to meet modern NextGen airspace standards.
Training and Workforce
Simulation Supports Royal Canadian Air Force's Super Hercules
Training and simulation provider CAE is supporting the RCAF's CC-130J operations under a 20-year training agreement.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Czech Company Offers Low-Cost Turbines at Dubai
PBS Velka Bites manufactures a range of small turborops, turbojets and APUs.
Aircraft
PAL ISR Patroller Multiplies Force
PAL Aerospace is debuting its Force Multiplier at the Dubai Airshow. The patrol aircraft is being offered for hire to meet a range of ISR needs.
SteelRock NightFighter UAV Makes International Debut
SteelRock UAV is actively looking for partners in the Middle East to help market the company’s technology such as the NightFighter.
Training and Workforce
L-3 Wescam Unveils New Training Solutions
The products give MX-system operators and crew members the option to train individually or as a virtual team using gaming technology.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Roketsan Expands Weapons Portfolio
Roketsan has developed its smallest smart micro munition yet, based on the Cirit rocket and tailored for UAVs
