All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 199
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DUBAI: Raytheon and Emirates team up on Talon
Raytheon (stand E320) and Emirates Advanced Investments Group (EAIG) have developed and tested a new control kit that can be mounted on the 2.75 inch unguided...
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DUBAI: JF-17 crashes in Pakistan's Kamra
A Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 fighter aircraft operated by the Pakistan air force has crashed shortly after taking from Kamra air base, killing the pilot, an industry source said.
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DUBAI: Northrop’s iDIRCM to address missile threats
Northrop Grumman is developing a new directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) system called iDIRCM for use on helicopters and aircraft. The company said the system will be commercially available and that it is being developed with Selex Galileo.
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DUBAI: MD Helicopters aims at region's EMS market
US firm MD Helicopters forecasts a market for several hundred emergency medical services (EMS) helicopters in the Middle East in the coming years.
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DUBAI: Unmanned Systems showcases ‘jet tip’ powered Orca UAS
Unmanned Systems AG (stand W819) is showcasing a 1/3 scale model of a developmental rotary-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) called the Orca.
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DUBAI: US mounts Osprey push in region
The Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey has made its Dubai debut this year, with the US eyeing several potential customers in the region.
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DUBAI: Northrop hawking the Hawkeye
The UAE has yet to decide on the number of airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft it plans to procure, having asked bidders to instead detail how many aircraft they think it needs, a Northrop Grumman official said.
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DUBAI: Raytheon’s NASAM packs punch
US defence giant Raytheon is promoting its National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) at its stall in the Eastern Hall. NASAM has been adopted...
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DUBAI: US forces' Afghan lifeline at show
The Midex Airlines Boeing 747-228F on static display (B17-B18) spends most days supplying American forces in Afghanistan with supplies such as meat, vegetables,...
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DUBAI: Boeing guns for more militarised 737s
Boeing foresees a big market for the militarised variants of the 737 commercial aircraft.
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DUBAI: Mushshak gets glass cockpit
A Pakistan Aeronautical Complex MFI-395 Super Mushshak with a fully-integrated glass cockpit has appeared for the first time in Dubai.
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DUBAI: Northrop eyes Mideast F-16 AESA market
Northrop Grumman sees significant opportunities for Active Electronic Scanned Array (AESA) radar upgrades for Lockheed Martin F-16 aircraft in both the UAE and the broader Middle East.
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DUBAI: China, Pakistan tout affordability of JF-17
Five countries in the Middle East are evaluating the JF-17 as an affordable replacement fighter alongside China's Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
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DUBAI: JF-17 makes Dubai debut
The Chengdu JF-17 is making its debut at Dubai this year with three aircraft from the Pakistan Air Force.
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DUBAI: Adcom displays dramatic S-shaped UAV
UAE firm Adcom Systems is displaying a full-sized mock-up of a medium altitude long endurance UAV called the United 40 in the static park.
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Qantas A380 diverted after Trent 900 engine oil problem
A Qantas Airways Airbus A380 on the Singapore-London route was forced to divert to Dubai after an oil-related problem caused a shutdown of its number four...
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USA keen to discuss F-35 with India, report says
The USA is still interested in pitching the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to India ...
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Qantas flights return to normal
Qantas Airways has returned to normal flight operations following the end of a labour crisis that spurred Australia's flag carrier to ground its fleet for...
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Australia favours C-27J to replace Caribous
Australia has announced plans to replace its retired DHC-4 Caribous, with the Alenia Aeronautica C-27J favoured for the requirement ...
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Indonesia to acquire 24 used F-16s and nine C-295s
Indonesia has revealed plans to buy 24 ex-US Air National Guard F-16s and nine Airbus Military C-295 transports ...