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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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Military Logistics
Dubai Airshow 2017: Japan's C2 makes a presence (video)
12th November 2017
UV editor Richard Thomas talks through the significance of the Japanese Air Force's Kawasaki C-2 aircraft presence at the Dubai Airshow 2017.
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Military Logistics
Dubai Airshow 2017: Atlas Aerospace expects opportunity from French focus
12th November 2017
France’s interest in developing its civil and military markets in the UAE is helping companies like Abu Dhabi-based Atlas Aerospace explore new business opportunities in …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Calidus showcases B-250 (video)
12th November 2017
UAE-based company Calidus has unveiled for the first time its new light attack aircraft, the B-250, with multirole capabilities at Dubai Airshow 2017 on 12 …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: Bell 505 military trainer ready for Middle East
12th November 2017
Bell Helicopter is optimistic that the recently EASA-certified Bell 505 Jet Ranger X will make its mark as a military training helicopter in the Middle …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Fighter aircraft programmes (video)
12th November 2017
Countries across the Middle East are in the process of modernising their fast jet fleets, with major billion dollar deals signed by Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: Middle East helicopter programmes (video)
11th November 2017
In advance of the Dubai Airshow, Shephard Media looks at several key helicopter procurements across the wider region.
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: Armed Bell platforms receive ME interest
10th November 2017
Interest in the arming of Bell Helicopter’s single- and twin-engine aircraft range is growing across the Middle East. NorthStar Aviation began the deliveries of 30 weaponised …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: What to expect (video)
9th November 2017
In advance of the Dubai Airshow 2017, Shephard Media's UV editor Richard Thomas discusses some of the expected highlights of this year's show with rotary editor …
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai Airshow 2017: Orbital focus the Eliminator in Middle East
8th November 2017
The latest version of Orbital ATK’s AC-208 Armed Caravan will take centre stage for the US company at the Dubai Airshow, with the Middle East …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: Turkish T129 makes its Dubai debut
6th November 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will showcase the T129 Atak helicopter at the Dubai Air Show for the first time as the company eyes the export market …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2017: MUM-T for the Middle East
6th November 2017
While Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) has been primarily used by the US Army, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is looking at opportunities in the Middle East …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: GCC sets out vision for indigenous defence industries
6th November 2017
The relationship between the Gulf states and the western defence companies that have traditionally provided the region with its military capabilities is changing. Sustained low …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: Russia’s Middle Eastern strides
6th November 2017
Russian-made helicopters are not a common sight in the majority of Middle Eastern countries but the situation is changing slowly with the latest sales and …
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Military Logistics
Dubai Airshow 2017: Qatar enhances F-15 fleet with support services
6th November 2017
Qatar is bolstering its wider rearmament programme through a potential FMS deal with the US DoD for service support of its recently-acquired Boeing F-15QA aircraft. …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: GE to refurbish US Army helicopter engines
6th November 2017
General Electric has been awarded a multi-million fixed price contract for the overhaul and recapitalisation of its T700 portfolio of engines fitted to the US Army’s …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2017: Unitech chases foreign helicopter sales
11th October 2017
Unitech Composites, manufacturers of the multi-station lightweight armament support structure (MLASS) wings as used by the US Army’s MH-60M, is seeing a range of global …
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Land Warfare
Saudi Arabia invests in missile defence capability
9th October 2017
The US has approved the $15 billion sale of THAAD systems and support services to Saudi Arabia as the country continues to enhance its missile …
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Defence Helicopter
Ka-226T to undergo testing in Iran
11th August 2017
Russian Helicopters and Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) are to test the Ka-226T light utility helicopter in Iran for its ability to operate …
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Military Logistics
Orbital ATK to repair Iraqi trainer aircraft
4th July 2017
Orbital ATK has won a contract from the US government to repair trainer aircraft for the Iraqi Air Force (IAF), the company announced on 29 …
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Defence Helicopter
Ka-52Es bound for Egypt
15th May 2017
The first batch of Ka-52E helicopters for Egypt are slated for delivery by the end of the summer, according to information revealed by Russian Helicopters …
Dubai Airshow 2017 News
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