in Defence Posted 29 November 2013
Eurofighter partner company Alenia Aermacchi has confirmed that the first in a major series of flight tests to integrate the MBDA Storm Shadow missile onto Eurofighter Typhoon has now taken place.
in Defence Posted 19 November 2013 · 1 Comment
The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex MFI-395 Super Mushshak is being marketed across the region to meet 21st Century training requirements.
And, with its innovative glass cockpit, unobscured bubble canopy and
in Defence / General Aviation / Maintenance Posted 19 November 2013 · 1 Comment
AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center) and Eurocopter have completed the overhaul, modification, and delivery of the first Eurocopter AS565 (PANTHER) aircraft to the UAE Joint Aviation
in Defence Posted 18 November 2013
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in Air Transport / Defence / Events Posted 8 November 2013
Boeing's presence at the 2013 Dubai Airshow will showcase the company's industry partnerships in the Middle East and highlight its defence and commercial products and services designed to meet Middle East requirements.
in Defence Posted 31 October 2013
The Turkish Undersecretariat for the Defense Industry (SSM) has signed an agreement with domestic producer Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for 10 ANKA unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
in Defence Posted 23 October 2013
Lockheed Martin has entered into an agreement with the US Government for the Foreign Military Sale of the first two of 25 potential C-130J Super Hercules airlifters for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - specifically two KC-130J refuelling tankers.
in Defence Posted 21 October 2013
The Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) and Avascent have created anew partnership, bringing together the insights of the strategic risk advisory firm with the analytical capabilities of a leading strategy and management consultancy.
in Defence / People Posted 9 October 2013 · 1 Comment
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the appointment of Douglas Raaberg as chief executive United Arab Emirates (UAE), effective 14 October.
in Defence Posted 26 September 2013
Vector Financial Services, has announced the delivery of two Eurocopter AS332L aircraft to Starlite Aviation Group (Starlite) for operations in the Middle East.
in Defence / Business Aviation Posted 18 September 2013
Business jet maker Cessna, along with parent company Textron and partner AirLand Enterprises, has secretly developed its first modern military jet which is likely to be targeted at developing markets.
in Defence Posted 17 September 2013
Aircraft, crews and supporting personnel from the Royal Saudi Air Force, (RSAF) have been operating alongside their allies from the Royal Air Force as Exercise Saudi-British Green Flag took place at RAF Coningsby.
in Defence / Training Posted 16 September 2013
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that it has been awarded a contract modification to build the Iraqi Air Force (IqAF) two F-16 Block 52 Weapon Tactics Trainers (WTTs), two brief/debrief systems and one mission observation
in Defence Posted 11 September 2013
Finmeccanica subsidiary, Selex announced today that it has signed a contract worth more than $53 million to deliver the Falco unmanned system to an unamed Middle East Country
in Defence Posted 11 September 2013
BAE Systems has unveiled its proposal for a cost-effective air-to-air refuelling (A2R) variant of the aircraft.
in Defence Posted 9 September 2013
The Bell Boeing V-22 Program successfully completed an initial test of the V-22 Osprey performing as an aerial refueling tanker last week.
in Defence Posted 8 September 2013
Eurofighter Typhoon has now achieved more than 200,000 flying hours since the entry-into-service of its worldwide fleet. Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH confirmed the milestone today adding that, with 719 aircraft on contract, 571
in Defence Posted 5 September 2013
Abu Dhabi defence manufacturer Adcom is to build an unmanned combat helicopter in a joint venture deal with Russia's Berkut Aero
in Defence Posted 5 September 2013
Schiebel and FLIR Systems Polytec AB announce successful integration of the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) with the CORONA 350 Airborne Sensor.
in Defence Posted 4 September 2013 · 1 Comment
Airbus Military has completed an important set of trials of the A400M new generation airlifter, demonstrating the aircraft's excellent performance on gravel runways.
in Defence / Training Posted 1 September 2013
Turkish Basic Trainer Aircraft Hurkus 350 which was designed and manufactured by TAI to meet the training and Light Attack/Armed reconnaissance aircraft requirements of Turkey's armed forces, successfully made its maiden flight at TAI's premises
in Defence Posted 29 August 2013
AAR has won the contract to design and build Transportable/Mobile Subsystems for Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems in support of a Saudi Arabian initiative to improve joint air and ground integrated defence systems.
in Defence / General Aviation Posted 26 August 2013
Cirrus Aircraft is to supply Cirrus SR22 aircraft to support the future aircrew training requirements of the Royal Saudi Air Force.
in Defence Posted 21 August 2013
Beechcraft Corporation today announced the completion of the inaugural flight of its first production Beechcraft AT-6 light attack aircraft.
in Defence Posted 14 August 2013
The first production Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter for the Turkish Air Force (TAF) has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery.
in Defence Posted 5 August 2013
Airbus Military has delivered the third of three new generation A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transports ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
in Defence Posted 5 August 2013
The first Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter for the Turkish Air Force has begun final tests towards its delivery.
in Defence Posted 26 July 2013
RAK Airways has announced Islamabad and Amman to be its first two destination launches in 2013.
in Defence Posted 24 July 2013
Alenia Aermacchi has delivered the first ATR72-600 TMUA (Turkish Maritime Utility Aircraft) to the Turkish Navy. The first of a total order of eight ATR72s, which consist of two TMUAs and six ATR72-600 TMPA (Turkish
in Defence / Training Posted 23 July 2013
Members of the Kuwait Air Force have just completed a six month training course at the Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) facility of Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company.
in Defence / Features Posted 24 June 2013
Growing demand supported by strong intent and investment capability is expanding the market for military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Middle East. The region is already considered
in Defence Posted 20 June 2013
AN RAF navigator has been awarded a top French medal for the second time in three years, for heroism under fire while protecting civilians from attack by Colonel Gaddaffi's forces in Libya.
in Defence Posted 20 June 2013
Boeing and Sikorsky have formed a joint venture to compete for sustainment services in support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's rotorcraft fleet.
in Defence Posted 20 June 2013
Airbus Military is ready to deliver its 100th example of the C295 medium transport/surveillance aircraft to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).
in Defence Posted 18 June 2013
Embraer and Boeing are partnering on the sales and marketing of Embraer's KC-390 – a multi-mission mobility and aerial refueling aircraft with advanced capabilities in the medium-sized airlift market.
in Defence Posted 30 May 2013
Airbus Military has launched a new series of its best-selling C295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft – the C295W.
Featuring winglets and uprated engines as standard, the new model will provide operators with enhanced
in Defence Posted 28 May 2013
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, will provide provide the Praetorian electronic warfare self protection system for an undisclosed Arabian Typhoon customer.
in Defence Posted 14 May 2013 · 1 Comment
Egypt is likely to become the first export customer for Turkey's Anka UAV - with more orders from the Middle East to follow, manufacturer TAI said.
in Defence Posted 8 May 2013
Alenia Aermacchi and TAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising the interest of both companies in expanding industrial and commercial cooperation on products of mutual interest and
in Defence Posted 8 May 2013
New ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) imagery ground control stations are to enter service with two Middle East armed forces in the next 12 months following
in Defence Posted 8 May 2013
FLYHT Aerospace Solutions has received a purchase order from a major avionics integrator for seven AFIRS 228 (Automated Flight Information Reporting System) for Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft owned
in Defence / Events Posted 4 May 2013
Embraer Defense & Security is stepping up its marketing drive in the region and is demonstrating that with its participation at this week's International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF'13), which takes place May 7-10 at the Tüyap Fair
in Defence Posted 1 May 2013
Boeing has rolled out the F-15SA, ushering in a new era in fighter aircraft capability and affordability for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
in Air Transport / Defence Posted 30 April 2013 · 2 Comments
A Boeing 747 cargo jet believed to be carrying military cargo to Dubai has crashed on departure from Afghanistan.
in Defence Posted 25 April 2013
The latest pair of Saudi Typhoons lived up to their name when they arrived in Malta for a technical stop on their way to the Kingdom today.
in Defence Posted 24 April 2013
The upgrading of the Royal Saudi Air Force Tornados has been completed. The final aircraft being returned being photographed at Malta on its route back to the Kingdom.
in Defence / Training / Events Posted 24 April 2013
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the start of the 2013 Innovation Challenge Flying Competition.
in Home / Defence / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 23 April 2013
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is expanding its strategic alliance with Bahrain-based Global Aviation Services (GAS) to cover sales and support of filtration solutions for fixed-wing general aviation aircraft and
in Defence / Events Posted 12 April 2013
The Institute for Near East & Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) has announced the preliminary agenda for the 6th edition of the Dubai Air Chiefs Conference (DIAC).
in Defence / Training Posted 5 April 2013
The Kuwait Air Force is to get a new simulator training facility for the KC130-J aircraft.
in Defence Posted 28 February 2013
The Royal Saudi Air Force has formally inducted into service the Airbus Military A330 MRTT new generation tanker/transport aircraft.
in Defence Posted 28 February 2013
Sagem is ready to begin delivery of the AASM SBU-54 laser terminal guidance version of the Hammer weapon to the French Air Force pending administrative clearance by the DGA. Clearance is expected within a matter of weeks and will
in Defence Posted 28 February 2013
The Afghan air force is to receive 20 Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft following a new deal between the USAF, supplier Sierra Nevada and OEM Embraer.
in Defence Posted 19 February 2013
A Yemeni fighter plane has crashed in a residential area of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, killing several people, reports Reuters.
in Defence Posted 18 February 2013
Piaggio Aero Industries, together with Selex ES, today presented the Piaggio Aero P.1HH 'HammerHead' - Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) at IDEX 2013.
in Defence Posted 18 February 2013
BAE Systems received a contract valued at nearly $23 million to provide F-16 support equipment, test systems, and spares to the government of Oman.
in Defence Posted 18 February 2013
Boeing and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments Company (ADASI) have signed a teaming agreement for the two companies to address the growing Middle East market for unmanned systems.
in Defence / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Maintenance Posted 18 February 2013
Performance worries over military and commercial helicopter operations in the harsh conditions of the Middle East deserts could be eased with a new distributorship deal signed today.
in Defence / Business Aviation Posted 18 February 2013
A global terror threat of missile attack against fixed wing aircraft or helicopters is being met head on by one exhibitor at IDEX – the defence and security event opening in Abu Dhabi today.
in Defence Posted 14 February 2013
The Sukhoi Superjet100 Long Range (SSJ100LR) jet performed its maiden flight on February 12.
in Defence Posted 13 February 2013
Thales will be participating in IDEX 17-21 February 2013 in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), UAE, showcasing its air mission system capabilities, advanced optronics and communications systems.
in Defence / Events Posted 11 February 2013
In demonstrating BAE Systems' strengths in working in partnership with other companies, the company's products will not only be showcased on its own stand at IDEX 2013 but also on others, including International Golden Group,
in Defence Posted 7 February 2013
Further details are emerging on the new fighter jet unveiled by Iran earlier this week. The F313 “Qaher” – which means conquer in Farsi - is described as a new stealth fighter with short take off and landing capability.
in Defence Posted 6 February 2013
Airbus Military has delivered the first of three new generation A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft ordered by the United Arab Emirates.
in Defence Posted 6 February 2013
The latest generation CMA-9000 flight management system SparrowHawk from Esterline CMC Electronics which included head-up display (HUD) has been selected by Qatar and Saudi air forces for their new PC-21 turboprop training aircraft.
in Defence Posted 4 February 2013
Abu Dhabi Tawazun, is to partner with Sweden's defence and security company Saab, to create the Middle East region's first facility for the development, manufacture, assembly and integration of radar systems.
in Defence / People Posted 3 February 2013
BAE Systems has announced the appointment of a new regional managing director for the Middle East and Africa.
in Defence Posted 29 January 2013
The acceptance test campaign of Anka Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV System, which was designed and developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), was successfully completed with the last test flights held between January 20-22 2013.
in Defence / Training Posted 29 January 2013
Alenia Aermacchi's upgraded turboprop – the SF-260TP primary and basic trainer- now equipped with a glass cockpit, an enhanced multi-spectral vision system and an upgraded air conditioning system has completed its first
in Defence Posted 29 January 2013
Thales has achieved delivery of the first of three maritime surveillance aircraft under the Meltem II programme for Turkey.
in Defence / General Aviation / Training Posted 18 January 2013
Northrop Grumman and Abu Dhabi's Higher College of Technology have launched the 2013 Innovation Challenge unmanned aircraft competition.
in Defence Posted 16 January 2013
The Egyptian Air Force will double its C295 transport fleet following an order with Airbus Military today for six additional aircraft bringing the fleet to a total of 12 aircraft.
in Defence Posted 16 January 2013
Following agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, under the Saudi British Defence Cooperation Programme, Rolls-Royce has signed a contract to provide support
in Defence Posted 15 January 2013
ST Aerospace has announced that it has secured a contract to provide the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) with a full scale maintenance and modernisation solution for three of its C130 Hercules aircraft. ST Aerospace will
in Defence / General Aviation Posted 22 December 2012
Bell Helicopter has signed an agreement with the Turkish government for the supply of five Bell 429 rotor craft.
The 429s will be operated by the Turkish General Directorate of Forestry (TGDF) to protect forest resources and
in Defence Posted 21 December 2012
The Royal Air Force of Oman has formally agreed a $4.2 billion deal with BAE Systems for Typhoon and Hawk aircraft.
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Show News Posted 13 December 2012
Bahrain is set to announce further expansion of the country's international airport and increase the opportunities for business aviation.
in Defence Posted 12 December 2012
Boeing has delivered the Qatar Emiri Air Force's fourth C-17 Globemaster III in Long Beach. The delivery reflects Qatar's agreement with the US government to acquire two additional C-17s.
in Defence Posted 5 December 2012
The UAV captured by Iran has been confirmed as being an American Boeing Scan Eagle.
in Defence Posted 4 December 2012
European defence manufacturer MBDA confirmed today that the Royal Guard of Oman (RGO) has successfully carried out the first operational firing of a VL MICA missile.
in Defence Posted 30 November 2012
Saudi Arabia has signed a 'direct commercial sale' contract with Raytheon for a Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) . The system will be delivered by Raytheon's Network Centric Systems business.
in Defence Posted 26 November 2012
As Egypt awaits clearance from Washington for its bid to purchase Predator unmanned air vehicles, Turkey has stepped in to offer the Anka UAV made by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)
in Defence / Features Posted 14 November 2012
Riad Kahwaji, the chief executive of INEGMA looks at the situation in Syria and at this week's developments in Doha
in Defence Posted 13 November 2012
Saudi Arabia is close to signing a deal worth more than $6.5 billion with Lockheed Martin as it seeks to modernise its airlift and inflight refuelling capabilities.
in Defence Posted 10 November 2012
An Airbus military C295 belonging to the Algerian Air Force crashed in the area of Lozere in the South of France at around 15:45 local time yesterday.
in Defence Posted 5 November 2012
British Prime Minister David Cameron is in Dubai today as part of a three-day tour of the Gulf and the Middle East in a bid to cement UK arms sales with a particular emphasis on persuading the United Arab Emirates to buy 60 of BAE's Typhoon jets in a
in Defence Posted 3 November 2012
The Pentagon has confirmed a major upgrade of Boeing F-15S aircraft for the Saudi Arabian Air Force as part of a modernisation programme valued at more than $4 billion.
in Defence Posted 24 October 2012
Lockheed Martin has added a persistent surveillance option to its Dragon series of ISR systems.
in Defence Posted 15 October 2012
The Governments of the Republic of Iraq and the Czech Republic have today announced that the Iraqi Government has ordered 28 L-159 light attack aircraft.
in Defence Posted 15 October 2012
CAE has won a contract to design and manufacture a KC-130J full-mission simulator for the Kuwait Air Force.
in Defence Posted 12 October 2012
Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki headed an official delegation of Iraqi ministers who visited Aero Vodochody today, primarily to discuss the Iraqi Government's interest in purchasing L-159 aircraft.
in Air Transport / Defence Posted 11 October 2012
Turkish F-16 jets forced down a Syrian Arab airliner en route from Moscow to Damascus to land after intelligence reports said it was carrying cargo banned by civil-aviation rules. Turkey confiscated the cargo among suggestions
in Defence Posted 10 October 2012
The threat of line closure of the Boeing C-17 programme has been lifted following a $2 billion contract from the US government that will allow Boeing to continue providing vital military and humanitarian airlift capability around the world.
in Air Transport / Defence Posted 8 October 2012
The airline that suffered a fatal crash on departure from Sharjah three years ago has suffered a similar disaster in Sudan.
in Defence Posted 2 October 2012
The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) has been working with Défense Conseil International (DCI) and Symbiotics Ltd, to implement a new aircrew pre-selection solution that helps stream potential pilots (fixed and rotary wing)
in Defence Posted 20 September 2012
The UAE Air Force will be the first to fly new precision-guided systems that will be manufactured in the UAE.
in Defence / Business & Finance Posted 13 September 2012
BAE Systems and EADS have told the London Stock Exchange that they are in talks over a possible merger that would create the world's largest aerospace and defence company.
in Defence Posted 7 September 2012
The first C-130J Super Hercules for the Sultanate of Oman was formally accepted at a recent ceremony at Lockheed Martin's Marietta facility.
in Defence Posted 4 September 2012
While the Republic of Iraq anticipates an initial delivery of F-16 Fighting Falcons in September 2014, the pilots who will fly them have embarked on an historic partnership with the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Fighter Wing in the
VIDEO: Mubadala Piaggio Hammerhead first flight
Arabian Aerospace radio - 18th November 2012
