The Hughes Space and Communications (now Boeing Satellite Systems)-built US Navy Ultra High Frequency Follow-On (UFO) F2 satellite launched in 1993 and formerly an in-orbit spare, has been redeployed operationally to provide "critical military communications capacity for US Forces in Operation Enduring Freedom".
Source: Flight International
One of the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s (RBAF’s) new Bell 505 training helicopters is making the type’s debut appearance at the show, within the static display.
Manama’s strengthened military capability is proudly on display at the Bahrain air show, with its air force’s newest and most capable-ever combat aircraft to take a starring role.
The rotorcraft manufacturer says its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) tiltrotor will be the first major Pentagon procurement programme to incorporate features designed to reduce the cost and time needed to incorporate potential new capabilities.
