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Plasan protects helicopters, transports from ground fire

Protecting aircraft and their crews from ground fire has long been a specialty of Plasan Sasa, which also offers ballistic armored solutions for personnel,

December 1, 2006

Avast maties, maritime cops are flying our way

As an aid to combating piracy in this region, Alenia has offered the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) the use of two previously owned ATR 42 MP

December 1, 2006

Local firm helping clear mines

As a choke point, the Malacca Straits must present a difficult challenge to those who may be tasked with finding mines, but the Mark 8X expendable mine des

December 1, 2006

Elisra slashes number of defensive avionics boxes

The need to unify aircraft defensive aids  systems (DAS) has long been recognized and Elisra’s expertise in achieving this is a major feature of its d

December 1, 2006

Gripen dealing for Thailand’s fighter contract

With a big, self-contained display outside Hall A here, Gripen International signals its determination to compete in Asia.

December 1, 2006

Gripen Development Progresses

Away from the turmoil of the marketplace, the Gripen team has continued to develop the aircraft and enhance its weapon capabilities.

December 1, 2006

Russian helicopters aid Pakistan

For the past three months, three Rostvertol Mi-26T helicopters owned by Russia’s Ministry for Emergency Situations have been in Pakistan to support relief

December 1, 2006

Eurocopter Reaps Asian Harvest

Eurocopter ended 2005 with a major military contract win in South Korea–traditionally a U.S.-dominated market.

December 1, 2006

PAF upgrades for insurgent ops

The Philippines Air Force, hampered by a long-term funding shortage and faced with the growing obsolescence of its combat fleet, has turned to its own work

December 1, 2006

UPG Offers Airdrop-Capable Submarine

Underwater Projects Group (UPG), part of the Singapore-based faculty of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is developing an airdrop-capable un

December 1, 2006

Dutch Air Force Chinook Goes Honeywell

New Royal Netherlands Air Force Boeing CH-47F (NL) helicopters are to be equipped with Honeywell’s avionics control and management system, which will also

December 1, 2006

India’s quest for fighter could cost losers dearly

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) medium multirole combat aircraft (M-MRCA) tender is beginning to resemble a free-for-all that shows no signs of abating and wi

December 1, 2006

AgustaWestland will give EH-101 antimine pallet

European helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland is developing a palletized airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM) system for installation on the three-engine

December 1, 2006

Powerjet Close to SaM146 first run

PowerJet, the joint venture formed by Russia’s NPO Saturn and France’s Snecma to build the SaM146 turbofan for the Russian Regional Jet (RRJ), will run the

Engines

December 1, 2006

Radar Wars could get ugly for indian fighter bid

Competition, it is said, brings out the best–and worst–in companies.

December 1, 2006

Asia/Pacific forces consider their AEW&C system options

With Singapore considering an E-2C replacement, and other regional air forces yet to buy their first airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft, yes

December 1, 2006

S’pore takes the netcentric challenge

Significant local progress in network-centric military operations was reported here Monday at the C4I Asia conference by Singapore defense officials.

December 1, 2006

First international Apache deployed in Asia

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) AH-64D Apache Longbow multirole combat helicopter prominently displayed at the entrance to Hall A is one of six

December 1, 2006

Raptor in the running for Japan’s next fighter

Japan’s Air Self Defence Force (JASDF), which is accustomed to having the most modern variants of U.S.

Aircraft

November 30, 2006

UAVs bring their own set of stealth challenges

Four decades after the first truly stealthy air vehicles were secretly flown in the U.S., the technology has matured and proliferated.

Aircraft

November 30, 2006

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Plasan protects helicopters, transports from ground fire

Protecting aircraft and their crews from ground fire has long been a specialty of Plasan Sasa, which also offers ballistic armored solutions for personnel,

Avast maties, maritime cops are flying our way

As an aid to combating piracy in this region, Alenia has offered the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) the use of two previously owned ATR 42 MP

Local firm helping clear mines

As a choke point, the Malacca Straits must present a difficult challenge to those who may be tasked with finding mines, but the Mark 8X expendable mine des

Elisra slashes number of defensive avionics boxes

The need to unify aircraft defensive aids&nbsp; systems (DAS) has long been recognized and Elisra’s expertise in achieving this is a major feature of its d

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Gripen dealing for Thailand’s fighter contract

With a big, self-contained display outside Hall A here, Gripen International signals its determination to compete in Asia.

Gripen Development Progresses

Away from the turmoil of the marketplace, the Gripen team has continued to develop the aircraft and enhance its weapon capabilities.

Russian helicopters aid Pakistan

For the past three months, three Rostvertol Mi-26T helicopters owned by Russia’s Ministry for Emergency Situations have been in Pakistan to support relief

Eurocopter Reaps Asian Harvest

Eurocopter ended 2005 with a major military contract win in South Korea–traditionally a U.S.-dominated market.

PAF upgrades for insurgent ops

The Philippines Air Force, hampered by a long-term funding shortage and faced with the growing obsolescence of its combat fleet, has turned to its own work

UPG Offers Airdrop-Capable Submarine

Underwater Projects Group (UPG), part of the Singapore-based faculty of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is developing an airdrop-capable un

Dutch Air Force Chinook Goes Honeywell

New Royal Netherlands Air Force Boeing CH-47F (NL) helicopters are to be equipped with Honeywell’s avionics control and management system, which will also

India’s quest for fighter could cost losers dearly

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) medium multirole combat aircraft (M-MRCA) tender is beginning to resemble a free-for-all that shows no signs of abating and wi

AgustaWestland will give EH-101 antimine pallet

European helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland is developing a palletized airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM) system for installation on the three-engine

Powerjet Close to SaM146 first run

PowerJet, the joint venture formed by Russia’s NPO Saturn and France’s Snecma to build the SaM146 turbofan for the Russian Regional Jet (RRJ), will run the

Radar Wars could get ugly for indian fighter bid

Competition, it is said, brings out the best–and worst–in companies.

Asia/Pacific forces consider their AEW&C system options

With Singapore considering an E-2C replacement, and other regional air forces yet to buy their first airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft, yes

S’pore takes the netcentric challenge

Significant local progress in network-centric military operations was reported here Monday at the C4I Asia conference by Singapore defense officials.

First international Apache deployed in Asia

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) AH-64D Apache Longbow multirole combat helicopter prominently displayed at the entrance to Hall A is one of six

Raptor in the running for Japan’s next fighter

Japan’s Air Self Defence Force (JASDF), which is accustomed to having the most modern variants of U.S.

UAVs bring their own set of stealth challenges

Four decades after the first truly stealthy air vehicles were secretly flown in the U.S., the technology has matured and proliferated.

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The need to unify aircraft defensive aids systems (DAS) has long been recognized and Elisra’s expertise in achieving this is a major feature of its d