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Dubai Airshow 2017: THAAD poised for further global interest
Weeks prior to the Dubai Airshow, the US congress approved a $15 billion prospective sale of THAAD ballistic missile defence (BMD) systems and support services …
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Dubai Airshow 2017: Russian Aircraft Corporation prospecting for MiG 35 interest (video)
With dozens of regional and international customers already operating platforms such as the MiG-29, Russian Aircraft Corporation is hopeful that the newly developed MiG-35 will …
Special Operations
Dubai Airshow 2017: Not SOFt on C-130J
Lockheed Martin is positioning its C-130J-SOF export variant as the go-to aircraft for special operation forces helicopter and fixed-wing refuelling needs. Pushing hard on the …
Land Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2017: Raytheon showcases missile defence (video)
As the Gulf region lurches from one security crisis to another, the need for missile defence is increasing as insurgent groups and states develop long-range …
Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2017: Fury given engine endurance boost
Lockheed Martin's Fury UAS now boasts an endurance of 15 continuous flight hours owing to a newly integrated 1803 engine. Announcing the UAV engine upgrades …
Defence Notes
Opinion: Learning the lessons of Gulf defence procurement
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced at the Dubai Air Show that it is keen to acquire the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. This is the …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: StandardAero partnership to provide Saudi MRO services
17th November 2017
A joint collaboration between StandardAero, GDC Middle East and Horizon Shield (Riyadh), will see the three parties provide MRO and engineering support services to military operators …
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Military Logistics
Dubai Airshow 2017: AAR supporting UAE aircraft fleet
16th November 2017
AAR and Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) have signed an MoU to develop enhanced support services for the UAE Armed Forces it was announced on 13 …
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Land Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2017: Oshkosh sands down its JLTV (video)
16th November 2017
Oshkosh continues its efforts to market the JLTV to potential customers around the world with a presence in Dubai, where bedded down on a carpet …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2017: UMS Skeldar soaring into Middle East
16th November 2017
UMS Skeldar will be conducting flight campaigns with its R-350 VTOL platform in the Middle Eastern region next year. A new enhanced version of the …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Show highlights (video)
15th November 2017
As the end draws near for the 2017 edition of the Dubai Airshow, Shephard's rotary editor Helen Haxell heads outside of the halls to recap …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2017: Silver Fox looking at life extension
15th November 2017
The Silver Fox battlefield UAV is being positioned for sale into overseas markets by manufacturer Raytheon as it looks to leverage the experience gained during …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: FLIR continues to surveil Middle East
15th November 2017
FLIR Systems closed on order for its Ranger HDC multisensor surveillance system in the Middle East via a US company worth in the region of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2017: UAS Summit (video)
14th November 2017
At the first day of the UAS Summit at the Dubai Airshow, speakers discussed the integration of unmanned systems in the civil and military sectors …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: UAE MoD announce international deals
14th November 2017
The UAE MoD has announced a multitude of contracts totalling more than AED3.3 billion ($911 million) with a range of companies from the US and …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Day three highlights (video)
14th November 2017
It's day three of the Dubai Airshow and Rotary Editor Helen Haxell runs through news from the first day of the UAS summit as well …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2017: Falco Evo lands in Middle East
14th November 2017
An unnamed customer in the Middle East is the recipient of its first Falco Evo surveillance UAV, a Leonardo release has revealed. The delivery to …
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Training
Dubai Airshow 2017: FAT begins on UAE Northstar 407 MRH
14th November 2017
With CAE providing the UAE Joint Aviation Command with a suite of helicopter simulators and training devices for the NorthStar Aviation 407MRH and Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk, …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Scorpion in the Arabian sand (video)
14th November 2017
Brett Pierson, flight test pilot at Textron Systems, takes Shephard through the capabilities of the Scorpion and its light attack and ISR mission profiles.
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: AVIC tight-lipped on presence
14th November 2017
Aviation Corporation of China (AVIC) has a strong presence of rotary and UAV models at the Dubai Airshow. One of the small-scale models on …
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Training
Dubai Airshow 2017: Wescam showcases bespoke COTS training solution
14th November 2017
L3 Wescam is presenting its new mission rehearsal and simulation training solutions portfolio at the Dubai Airshow this year. It is a fully networked training …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Day two highlights (video)
13th November 2017
Rotary editor Helen Haxell provides highlights from the second day of the Dubai Airshow, including significant details and updates from Russian Helicopters and the Eurofighter …
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai Airshow 2017: Typhoon gearing for Tornado’s capabilities
13th November 2017
The UK Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fleet is poised for new capability upgrades as the aircraft are readied to take on the role currently …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2017: Turkish delight at Karayel presence
13th November 2017
Turkish company Vestel Defence has ventured to display its Karayel-SU for the first time at an overseas exhibition, one of a number of international manufacturers …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2017: Steel Rock ready for the international skies
13th November 2017
UK-based company Steel Rock is launching its range of UAV and counter-UAV products to the international market at the Dubai Airshow 2017. Steel Rock designs …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Day one highlights (video)
12th November 2017
Rotary editor Helen Haxell runs through the highlights of the first day at the Dubai Airshow 2017 including the wide presence of UAVs from around …