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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.
Avionics
Esterline Demos Advanced Helicopter Cockpit
Esterline Avionics Systems is highlighting its advanced helicopter avionics capability with a cockpit demonstrator.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Russian Knights Perform Aerobatics with Sukhoi Su-30SM Fighters at Dubai Airshow
Russian Knights Perform Aerobatics with Sukhoi Su-30SM Fighters at Dubai Airshow
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Updating Hellenic P-3 Cockpits
The avionics upgrade allows the Hellenic Navy P-3Bs to meet modern NextGen airspace standards.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Czech Company Offers Low-Cost Turbines at Dubai
PBS Velka Bites manufactures a range of small turborops, turbojets and APUs.
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.
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.
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
Roketsan Expands Weapons Portfolio
Roketsan has developed its smallest smart micro munition yet, based on the Cirit rocket and tailored for UAVs
Aircraft
Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 Flying Display at Dubai Airshow 2017
Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 Flying Display at Dubai Airshow 2017
Aircraft
UAE To Acquire 'More Than 10' Sukhoi Su-35s
UAE is interested in the fighters partly due to access to technology, with an order announcement expected to be made at the 2017 Dubai Air Show.
Rotorcraft
Bell V-280 Tiltrotor Achieves Controlled Conversions
The company is continuing ground testing ahead of anticipated first flight this year.
Aircraft
Russia To Expand Export Sales
Russia does not believe the U.S. has much chance of breaking into markets such as India and Pakistan that it has dominated.
Aircraft
Malaysia Grounds MiG-29s and Rethinks Future Fighter
The Royal Malaysian Air Force now seeks a light combat aircraft, and is also shopping for a new maritime patrol aircraft.
Aircraft
India Could Have Doubts About Russian Fifth-gen Fighter Buy
India's air force is reportedly sceptical about the benefits of committing to Sukhoi’s fifth-generation fighter.
Aircraft
Germany Requests Pricing and Availability for the F-35
The German Air Force is seeking a Tornado replacement to enter service from 2025.
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Aircraft
Fursan Al Emarat Prepare To Wow Crowd at Dubai Airshow
UAE National Aerobatic Team already appeared in Slovakia and Russia this year.
Aircraft
Vector Aerospace Refurbs British Sea Kings for Pakistan
The MRO is returning three of them to the air, while former owner Airbus completes its sale to StandardAero.
Aircraft
Korean F-16s Upgraded To Carry Israeli Weapon
The Rafael Spice 2000 guided glide bomb has been integrated, as well as American JDAMs.
Aircraft
Russia Gives Update On New AWACS Plan
The A-100 with its new AESA radar will make a first flight later this year.
Avionics
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Start-up Company Pioneers Small SIGINT Sensors For UAVs
California-based VStar Systems is building modular, low-weight, low-cost sensors with potential to expand the mission sets of UAVs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sierra Nevada Demos Mods for Special Mission King Airs
The kit was developed for King Air 350ERs operating at 16,500 and 17,500 pounds and features anti-skid brakes, Li-ion battery and Blackhawk XP67A package.
