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Raytheon Improves Life for Attack Controllers

Raytheon has completed demonstration of new hardware and software that vastly improves air-ground coordination.

November 8, 2015

Wolverine On The Loose In Europe

Beechcraft’s AT-6C Wolverine light attacker has recently participated in a NATO exercise, demonstrating excellent results.

November 8, 2015

U.S. Army Homes in on RFP for Heli Bad-vis Solution

At the recent Association of the U.S. Army conference, the service said it is beginning a formal acquisition process.

November 8, 2015

Iran Prepares to Re-equip its Military

Iran is already exploring what it can buy from the likes of Russia and China when sanctions lift and its assets are unfrozen.

November 8, 2015

NorthStar Displays Cost-effective Armed Helicopter

The Bell 407-derived NorthStar Aviation 407MRH is on display at the Dubai Air Show for the first time.

November 8, 2015

Iomax Production ArchAngel Ready For UAE Forces

Iomax is displaying the latest iteration of its border patrol aircraft concept. The ArchAngel is now entering UAE service.

November 8, 2015

China Reveals Fifth-generation FC-31 Fighter

AVIC’s FC-31 shows considerable similarities to the F-22 and F-35 fighters

November 8, 2015

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Flies at the Dubai Airshow

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Flies at the Dubai Airshow

November 8, 2015

Turkish Missile Expertise On Show

The Roketsan Cirit laser-guided rocket is being used by the UAE armed forces and can be seen here at the Dubai Airshow on an Archangel aircraft.

November 7, 2015

Helicopters Are Leading Export Success For Russia

Now in its 16th year, Russian arms export agency Rosoboronexport continues to achieve high sales on the global market.

Charter & Fractional

November 7, 2015

Embraer Debuts Super Tucano at Dubai

Super Tucano is receiving a lot of interest in the Middle East region, as Sierra Nevada partnership works out.

November 7, 2015

Coalition Key To COIN, Say Air Chiefs

UAE says assisting with regional struggles plays a crucial role in keeping them away from its borders.

November 7, 2015

Boeing Files Protest against LRS-B Award

A joint statement with Lockheed Martin alleges “fundamental flaws” in the selection process.

November 6, 2015

UAE F-16 Prepares for Dubai Airshow Flying Display

UAE F-16 Prepares for Dubai Airshow Flying Display

November 6, 2015

Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey Arrives at Dubai Airshow

Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey Arrives at Dubai Airshow

November 6, 2015

Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Arrives at Dubai Airshow

Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Arrives at Dubai Airshow

November 5, 2015

Boeing Helping Indian Manufacturing to Fly

U.S. OEM is working closely with India to encourage progress in manufacturing, with final assembly of military helicopters on the cards.

November 5, 2015

India’s Own MALE UAV To Fly Soon

Long-winged design named Rustom will carry various ISR payloads

November 5, 2015

European Maritime Agency Demo for Portuguese UAV

Tekever’s AR5 Evolution will aid SAR and pollution monitoring during the two-year Project Rapsody.

November 5, 2015

Saudi F-15 Maintenance Support Opened to Bidding

“Sustainment” work for Saudi fighters could be worth $2.5 billion to successful bidder, which could be non-Saudi.

November 4, 2015