Raytheon Company appoints new president Raytheon International in Saudi Arabia
Raytheon Company has appointed Kurt E. Amend as President, Raytheon International (RII) in Saudi Arabia.
Defence
in Defence TAI Hürkuş Aircraft completes flight testing
Posted 8 September 2016
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Hürkuş tandem two-seat trainer has completed all flight testing and obtained Type Certificate (TC) from the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) with its validation
in Defence Middle East and North Africa Defence budgets to grow despite low oil price
Posted 23 August 2016
Despite fiscal concerns and a lower oil price, defence budgets in the Middle East are forecast to reach the spending highs of 2014 by 2019 at the latest, according to new analysis released today by IHS Markit.
in Defence Kuwait Ministry of Defence orders 30 H225M Caracal helicopters
Posted 10 August 2016
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the purchase of 30 H225M Caracal multirole utility helicopters as well as an associated support and services package.
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation Sukhoi rolls out Business Jets to Royal Thai Air Force
Posted 18 July 2016
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) has delivered two of its Sukhoi Business Jets (SBJ) to the Royal Thai Air Force, in a roll-out ceremony held at Sukhoi's base in Venice.
in Defence AAR adds to Afghan airlift contract
Posted 17 July 2016
Global aftermarket solutions company AAR has been awarded an additional rotary wing airlift services in Afghanistan from the US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM). The award to AAR's Airlift division is part of an existing services contract to support
in Defence / Maintenance Turkish Air Force certificated as regional support centre for CN235
Posted 14 July 2016
Airbus Defence and Space has authorised the Turkish Air Force's 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Centre (2nd ASMC) in Kayseri as a regional support and maintenance centre for Airbus CN235 aircraft following a detailed
in Defence Airbus Defence and Space and Roketsan to integrate weapon systems on C295W
Posted 14 July 2016
Airbus Defence and Space and Roketsan Missiles Industries of Turkey have signed an MoU to integrate a range of weapon systems on the Airbus C295W surveillance and transport aircraft.
in Defence Roketsan and Sierra Nevada Corporation sign MoU
Posted 13 July 2016
Roketsan Missiles Industries of Turkey and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have signed an MoU at Farnborough International Airshow to explore broad areas of cooperation in air and space.
in Defence Lockheed Martin and Roketsan join forces
Posted 13 July 2016
Lockheed Martin and Roketsan of Turkey have signed a follow-on contract to finalise development of the Stand Off Missile-Joint Strike Fighter (SOM-J) cruise missile for the Turkish F-35 programme.
in Defence AAR awarded new rotary wing services task order in Afghanistan
Posted 13 July 2016
AAR has announced US Transportation Command has awarded its Airlift division a task order for additional rotary wing airlift services in Afghanistan, as part of an existing services contract to support US Central
in Defence / Training Esterline CMC Electronics signs contract for Royal Jordanian Air Force
Posted 11 July 2016
Esterline CMC Electronics has been awarded a contract by Pilatus for the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
in Defence / Training CAE wins the UAE military helicopter training contract
Posted 21 June 2016
CAE has been awarded a contract to provide the UAE Joint Aviation Command (JAC) with a suite of helicopter simulators and training devices for the NorthStar Aviation 407 Multi-Role Helicopter (407MRH) as well as the Sikorsky UH-60M
in Defence Iraq Air Force in talks for renewed support contract for AC208 fleet
Posted 16 June 2016
The Iraq Air Force has been in talks with American firms Flight Safety International and Orbital ATK to ensure that the Iraqi squadron utilizing the military version of the Cessna Caravan can become self sufficient
in Defence CAE to develop NTC for UAE
Posted 16 June 2016
CAE has been awarded contracts by the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces, including one to design and develop a comprehensive purpose-built Naval Training Centre (NTC) for the UAE Navy, featuring integrated ship
in Defence Qatar confirms Apache order
Posted 15 June 2016
Qatar has confirmed it has signed a contract with Boeing for the purchase of 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters.
in Defence / Events Airshow world first as Dassault displays stealth UAV
Posted 4 June 2016
French manufacturer Dassault achieved an air show world first today when its nEUROn unmanned combat air vehicle demonstrator was presented in flight today at an air meet at Istres organized by the French Air Force making it the first
in Defence Roketsan signs MoU with MBDA Deutschland
Posted 3 June 2016
Roketsan and MBDA Deutschland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
in Defence Northop Grumman navigation system available on Beechcraft King Air turboprops
Posted 2 June 2016
Northop Grumman's navigation system will soon be offered on Beechcraft King Air special mission aircraft.
in Defence Diamond Aircraft DA42 MPP Special Mission Aircraft improvements complete
Posted 24 May 2016
Diamond Aircraft has announced the completion of its improved and redesigned DA42 MPP Special Mission Aircraft.
in Defence Diamond Aircraft DART-450 makes successful first flight
Posted 23 May 2016
The Diamond Aircraft DART-450 (Diamond Aircraft Reconnaissance Trainer) took its first flight last week.
in Defence / Events DSEI 2017 sees an early increase in Middle Eastern participation
Posted 10 May 2016
DSEI, the integrated defence and security exhibition, is set to be the key date in the diary for Middle Eastern defence companies.
in Defence / Events MESOC 2016 to be held next month
Posted 13 April 2016
The 8th Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC 2016) will be held next month at the Le Royal Hotel in Amman, Jordan.
in Defence Saudi joins the big guns in defence spending
Posted 12 April 2016
Saudi Arabia has overtaken Russia to become the third largest spender on military equipment.
in Defence Finmeccanica signs contract to supply 28 Eurofighter Typhoons to Kuwait
Posted 5 April 2016
The Kuwait Ministry of Defence and Finmeccanica, which leads commercial activities in Kuwait on behalf of the Eurofighter consortium, today signed a contract for the supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft,
in Defence / Technology / Events Webinar brings Boeing and Tunisian aerospace manufacturers together
Posted 31 March 2016
In partnership with the Tunisian Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA), the USAID-financed Business Reform & Competitiveness Project (BRCP) sponsored a pioneering webinar to bring together Supplier
in Defence DIMDEX: Qatar concludes Rafale deal
Posted 29 March 2016
Qatar has finally completed the deal for 24 Dassault Rafale fighter jets at the opening day of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX).
in Defence Sweet 16 as Saudi adopts the KC-130J
Posted 18 March 2016
Saudi Arabia has become the 16th country to operate the C-130J Super Hercules to meet its refueling and airlift needs as it took delivery of two KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refuelers.
in Defence Germans approve Saudi helicopter deal
Posted 18 March 2016
Reuters has reported that the German government has approved several arms export deals with countries in the Middle East, including delivery of 23 Airbus helicopters to Saudi Arabia,
in Defence Foundation stone laid for new King Saud air base
Posted 15 March 2016
The foundation stone for the new King Saud air base in Hafr Al Batin province, has been laid by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Commander of King Saud Air Base in the Eastern Sector, Major General Ahmed bin Ali Al-Asiri, said the base will be a
in Defence UAE Armed Forces sign for eight P.1HH HammerHead UAVs
Posted 10 March 2016
The General Headquarters of the United Arab Emirates Armed Force (GHQ) has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) for the acquisition of eight P.1HH HammerHead aircraft, multipurpose Unmanned
in Defence / General Aviation / Events Mahindra eyeing UAE partnership opportunities
Posted 8 March 2016
India's multinational conglomerate the Mahindra Group is eagerly eyeing aerospace and defence partnership projects in the UAE with a particular focus on Abu Dhabi.
in Defence / General Aviation / Maintenance Saudi Rotorcraft sets launch plans and new partner in the offing
Posted 7 March 2016
The Saudi Rotorcraft Support Center (SRSC), Saudi Arabia's only private company providing comprehensive, in-country maintenance repair and overhaul support for the Kingdom's diverse civil and military rotorcraft
in Defence Taqnia Aeronautics and Sikorsky to explore helicopter production in Saudi Arabia
Posted 23 February 2016
Sikorsky today signed an agreement with Taqnia Aeronautics to jointly explore helicopter production opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
in Defence First Royal Air Force of Oman Typhoon begins final assembly
Posted 19 February 2016
BAE Systems has started final assembly of the first Typhoon jet destined for delivery to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) at its final assembly facility in Warton, Lancashire, UK.
in Defence Iran-Russia talks could lead to S-30 fighter jet deal
Posted 18 February 2016
Iran and Russia are stepping up their military cooperation following meetings this week between the two countries defence chiefs.
in Defence UAE customer to receive first of Saab's GlobalEye
Posted 17 February 2016
Defence and security company Saab has introduced its GlobalEye multi-role airborne surveillance system.
in Defence Turkish defence leaders to address EW & Radar Conference in Ankara
Posted 16 February 2016
The inaugural two-day International Electronic Warfare & Radar conference and exhibition hosted by Aselsan has announced that several influential figures from the Turkish Government and defence industry have
in Defence Iran is to see a 40% increase in ground-based defence radar
Posted 1 February 2016
Iran is stepping up its defence radar systems according to the commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base, Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli.
in Defence / People New defence state minister for Qatar
Posted 28 January 2016
Qatar's former foreign minister Khalid al-Attiyah has been named as the new state minister for defence affairs in a cabinet reshuffle yesterday.
in Defence Kuwaiti Typhoon contract still not signed
Posted 21 January 2016
The contract for Eurofighter Typhoons from the Kuwait Air Force has still not been signed revealed the commander of the KAF at the Manama Air Power Symposium (MAPS) which took place in Bahrain yesterday.
in Defence Iraq requests more Hellfire and air training missiles from US
Posted 12 January 2016
Iraq has requested a potential purchase from the US of 5,000 AGM-114K/N/R Hellfire missiles; Ten 114K M36E9 Captive Air Training Missiles; associated equipment; and defense services at a value of around $800 million.
in Defence Bahraini pilot survives F-16 crash in Jizan province
Posted 30 December 2015
A Bahraini pilot flying for a Saudi-led coalition battling rebels in Yemen survived a jet crash earlier today along the kingdom's southern border, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
in Defence Gulf defence spending down as oil price falls bite
Posted 25 December 2015
Eastern Europe has replaced the Middle East as the region with the fastest growing defence budgets, with double-digit increases in response to the Ukraine crisis according to the IHS Jane's Defence Budgets annual report.
in Defence / General Aviation Russian Helicopters presents its range to Iran
Posted 25 December 2015
Russian Helicopters has been pushing its credentials at the Russian national exhibition Trade and Industrial Dialogue: Russia-Iran 2015 in Tehran this week where it also debuted the new multirole Mi-171A2 helicopter..
in Defence Qatar Airways Cargo launches freighter services to Dallas
Posted 21 December 2015
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced it will launch a new freighter route to Dallas/Fort Worth commencing operations on January 19, 2016, increasing its network to six freighter destinations in the Americas. A Qatar Airways Cargo
in Defence Qatar initiates Rafale contract
Posted 17 December 2015
The contract for the purchase of 24 Rafale aircraft by Qatar from Dassault Aviation came into force today.
in Defence / General Aviation TAI and LHTEC sign contract for CTS800 engine
Posted 16 December 2015
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and the Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company - a 50-50 partnership between Honeywell International Inc. and Rolls-Royce - have signed an agreement to supply CTS800 turboshaft engines for the Turkish
in Air Transport / Defence / Space Inmarsat and Turksat sign MoU
Posted 15 December 2015
Inmarsat and Turksat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities through the formation of a strategic partnership, initially focused on the defence and aviation sectors.
in Defence Boeing delivers final Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft to Turkey
Posted 9 December 2015
Boeing delivers the final Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft to Turkey while the Turkish fleet reaches full strength with four aircraft and ground support systems.
in Air Transport / Defence Airbus C295 completes Antartica flight
Posted 30 November 2015
An Airbus C295W aircraft owned by the Mexican Navy has made the first ever flight to the Antarctica.
in Defence STTS launches paint hangar at Dubai South
Posted 16 November 2015
STTS, a specialist in painting & sealing of airline, military and VIP aircraft, belonging to the French group Finaero, has launched a purpose built paint hangar at Dubai South.
in Defence GAL and Airbus Helicopters renew services partnership to support the UAE Armed Forces
Posted 16 November 2015
Global Aerospace Logistics, LLC (GAL) and Airbus Helicopters have announced the renewal of their customer support services distribution agreement.
in Defence GE Aviation enables manufacturing and industrialisation for Saudi aerospace industry
Posted 16 November 2015
GE Aviation has successfully completed its first transfer of avionics manufacture and support capability to the Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) in Saudi Arabia for the T-165 Hawk.
in Defence / Business Aviation / Training Royal Jet takes on military role
Posted 15 November 2015
Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet has signed a contract with the UAE GHQ Armed Forces to provide a wide spectrum of technical and operational training to Air Force staff.
in Defence / General Aviation / Events Saudi signs MoU to take Antonov deal to the next stage with 10 aircraft
Posted 13 November 2015
The partnership between Ukraine and Saudi Arabia was boosted at the final day of the Dubai Airshow by the signing of MOUs for ten Anotonv aircraft that are being developed in the Kingdom
in Defence Electric fence first for UAE military base
Posted 13 November 2015
High security fencing manufacturer Zaun has installed a first of its kind electric fence in the United Arab Emirates.
in Defence Dubai 2015: Archangel swoops to conquer
Posted 8 November 2015
The Iomax Archangel, a light attack and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft now being delivered to the UAE Armed Forces for special forces support, is making its debut at the Dubai Airshow this week.
in Defence Dubai 2015: 407MRH makes its Dubai debut
Posted 8 November 2015
The UAE Armed Forces' new Bell Model 407MRH (multi-role helicopter) has made its Dubai debut at this years air show.
in Defence Iraq launches new Chinese CH-4B drone
Posted 12 October 2015
On Saturday 10th October 2015, Iraqi Defence Minister Mr Khaled al-Obeidi Khalid al-Obaidi arrived at Kut Airbase to observe the successful launching of the CH-4B combat drone which Iraq has bought from China.
in Defence Sagem to offer Patroller UAV to Egypt
Posted 12 October 2015
Sagem has joined with AOI-Aircraft Factory to offer its Patroller unmanned vehicle to the Egyptian armed forces.
in Defence / People BAE Systems names new MD for Middle East, Africa and Turkey
Posted 6 October 2015
BAE Systems has named Martin Bennett as its new managing director, for the Middle East, Africa and Turkey. He will based in Abu Dhabi.
in Defence / Events EW & Radar Turkey 2016 announced
Posted 6 October 2015
EW & Radar Turkey 2016 is to take place 22-23 March next year in Ankara.
in Defence Boeing sees first flight for new military tanker
Posted 26 September 2015
Boeing's new military tanker developed alongside the U.S. Air Force has successfully completed its first flight. of The KC-46A tanker aircraft took off from Paine Field at 1:24 p.m. (PST) in Seattle and landed four hours later at the nearby
in Defence Saudi's new Hawk trainer makes first flight
Posted 23 September 2015
The first flight of a new-generation Hawk advanced jet trainer set for Saudi Arabia has made its maiden flight with manufacturer BAE Systems in the UK
in Defence Kuwait signs for supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoons
Posted 22 September 2015
The State of Kuwait has become the newest member of the Eurofighter Typhoon community, signing an MoU for 28 of the fighters, worth up to €8bn.
in Defence Lockheed Martin and Roketsan sign contract
Posted 18 September 2015
Lockheed Martin and Turkish company Roketsan have signed a contract to cooperatively develop the SOM-J missile for integration into the F-35 internal weapons bay. SOM-J is a new generation air-to-surface standoff cruise missile.
in Defence / Business Aviation / Business & Finance Mubadala completes 100% takeover of Piaggio
Posted 18 September 2015
Mubadala has become the 100% owner of Piaggio Aerospace, the maker of the Avanti turboprop and more recently the unmanned P1 HammerHead (P1HH) reconnaissance platform.
in Defence Green Hills Software's INTEGRITY-178 integrated into Turkey's T-70
Posted 16 September 2015
Green Hills Software announced today that ASELSAN has successfully integrated the INTEGRITY-178 tuMP (time-variant unified multiprocessing) operating system into its new advanced Multifunctional Display and
in Defence Rokestan opens link with Polish manufacturer
Posted 4 September 2015
Turkey's Rokestan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Poland's WZL1 which covers the future cooperation on numerous defence industry activities.
in Defence TAI signed agreements with WCBKT, WZL1, ITWL and MESKO
Posted 4 September 2015
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have signed agreements with WCBKT, WZL1, ITWL and MESKO at MSPO Kielce on 1st September.
in Defence / Features Iomax delivers first production Archangel to the UAE
Posted 29 August 2015
Iomax delivered the first of 24 new Archangel aircraft to the UAE Air Force and Air Defence in June 2015. Jon Lake looks at the programme and the aircraft.
in Defence / Features New Saudi-Ukrainian aircraft programme launched
Posted 28 August 2015
Ukrainian manufacturer Antonov has formally announced the launch of its new Antonov An-132 military freighter. The aircraft, which is a derivative of the existing An-32 Cline, will be produced jointly by Ukraine and Saudi Arabia for both
in Defence / Maintenance New three-way partnership will bring MRO to Saudi rotorcraft
Posted 27 August 2015
Saudi Arabia's Alsalam Aircraft Company and Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) have signed an agreement with Boeing to create the Saudi Rotorcraft Support Center in the Kingdom.
in Defence F-15SA deliveries drawing nearer
Posted 26 August 2015
Deliveries of the first Boeing F-15SA Eagles to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) are now imminent following the solution of an unspecified problem with the aircraft's all-new digital fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system. Jon Lake reports.
in Defence / Events T129 ATAK completes first demo flights in Poland
Posted 26 August 2015
Turkish Aerospace Industries' T129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter completed its first ever demonstration flights in Poland on 22-23 August 2015 during the Radom Air Show.
in Defence / Events Air Chiefs conference for Dubai 2015 - event confirmed
Posted 19 August 2015
Major General Abdullah Al Hashmi, executive director of strategic analysis at the UAE's Ministry of Defence (MoD) today hosted an industry reception at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel to launch the 7th Dubai International
in Defence TAI hands over first ATAK helicopters to army and now looks for export
Posted 18 August 2015
Turkish Aerospace Industries, (TAI) has completed the delivery of the first fleet of T129 ATAK Multirole Combat Helicopter to the Turkish army.
in Defence Turkish Aerospace Industries launches T129 ATAK Poland Roadshow
Posted 18 August 2015
Turkish Aerospace Industries has announced the launch of its “T129 ATAK Poland Roadshow” between August 22 – September 4, 2015.
in Defence / Training Pilatus wins Jordanian air force trainer contest
Posted 10 August 2015
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has selected the Pilatus PC-9 M to train its pilots.
in Defence / Business Aviation Amiri flight to get extra protection from missile attacks
Posted 9 August 2015
The UAE's Amiri flight has been given the go-ahead by the US State department to purchase military infrared-missile countermeasure systems to protect its Boeing VVIP aircraft.
in Defence Jordan's Cobra gunships fighting Daesh are a gift from Israel
Posted 24 July 2015
Jordan is operating Cobra helicopter gunships in its fight against Daesh (ISIS) that were supplied under a secret deal from Israel according to Reuters.
in Defence Dassault Aviation delivers first Rafales to the Arab Republic of Egypt
Posted 20 July 2015
Egypt has received his first three Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
in Defence Supersonic UDAV concept to be revealed at Dubai Airshow
Posted 20 July 2015
Cranfield Aerospace Ltd (CAe) and its partner ECA Programs plc, are to create the world's first supersonic Unmanned Dynamic Air Vehicle (UDAV) for 'Red Force Emulation' opportunities.
in Defence Middle Eastern military customer extends FLYHT contract
Posted 16 July 2015
A FLYHT Aerospace Solutions customer of seven years, a Middle Eastern military organisation, has extended its contract for the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS).
in Defence Tablet technology for Typhoon jets
Posted 7 July 2015
The latest tablet technology is now being used to help maintain fast jet Typhoon aircrafts.
in Defence Partnership advances maintenance capability on RSAF Typhoons
Posted 6 July 2015
A pioneering partnership between BAE Systems and Al-Salam Aircraft Company has succeeded in advancing local repair and maintenance capability on Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Typhoons.
in Defence AAR wins contract to support Afghan C-130 fleet
Posted 1 July 2015
AAR, a provider of aviation services has been awarded a five-year, approximately $72 million Complete Logistics Support (CLS) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract to sustain a fleet of C-130H aircraft on behalf of the Afghan Air Force.
in Defence / People Mystery surrounds death of Saudi chief of staff
Posted 25 June 2015
Arabian Aerospace defence editor Jon Lake reports that there is mystery surrounding the death of the Saudi Arabian Chief of Air Staff, Lt. General Mohammad Bin Ahmad Al-Shaalan, the Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).
in Defence Roketstan awarded by Turkish Exporters Assembly
Posted 24 June 2015
Roketsan has been announced as the third successful company in defence industry and aerospace sector in Turkey with reference to 2014 export activities.
in Defence Thales completes ISR integration into Scorpion offer
Posted 18 June 2015
Thales and Textron AirLand have successfully jointly integrated Thales' I-Master radar on to Textron AirLand's Scorpion Jet, the two companies said at the Paris Air Show today.
in Defence / General Aviation PARIS: Black Hawk builders up for sale
Posted 17 June 2015
Sikorsky – one of the biggest names in the rotor wing market and the manufacturer of the Black Hawk seen across the region's air forces – is looking for a new owner.
in Defence PARIS: RSAF to add four C295W to its service
Posted 16 June 2015
Airbus Defence & Space has identified Saudi Arabia as the customer for four C295Ws, with the medium transports to be operated by the nation's interior ministry.
in Defence PARIS: RJAF selects more Thales I-Master radars
Posted 16 June 2015
At the Paris Air Show today, Thales announced that it has been selected by the Jordanian Armed Forces to provide further I-Master SAR/GMTI radars for the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF).
in Defence PARIS: Qatar confirms purchase of four C-17s
Posted 15 June 2015
Boeing and the government of Qatar today confirmed a recently signed agreement for the purchase of four more C-17 Globemaster III airlifters.
in Defence Russian minister of industry and trade visits Egypt and expresses cooperation in civil aviation
Posted 28 May 2015
The Russian minister of industry and trade, Denis Manturov, has presented his results after visiting Egypt on its 'Trade and industrial dialogue Russia-Egypt' trip with talks of
in Defence Kuwait close to Boeing Super Hornet decision
Posted 22 May 2015
Kuwait is believed to be close to signing a deal for F-18 Super Hornets with US manufacturer Boeing.
in Defence / Technology TAI take flight with Boldon James Classifier
Posted 19 May 2015
Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc (TAI) has selected Boldon James' Classifier to ensure compliance with security regulations and standards.
in Defence Fotoniks and BAE Systems partner on Head-Up Display technologies
Posted 14 May 2015
Turkish technology company Fotoniks has entered an agreement with BAE Systems to collaborate on the development and in-region delivery of aircraft display systems, which includes Fotoniks working to integrate BAE
in Defence Moroccan and Saudi aircraft shot down in Yemen
Posted 12 May 2015
A Moroccan F-16 and a Saudi AH-64 Apache have been shot down while operating over Yemen yesterday. It is understood that the Moroccan Air Force pilot was killed but the two crew of the Saudi aircraft have been captured by rebel forces.
