The Pentagon plans to sell Taiwan 1,299 Stinger heat-seeking air-defence missiles, 74 training missiles, 74 vehicle-mounted missile launchers, 96 high-mobility multi- purpose wheeled vehicles, and 0.50 calibre ammunition, worth an estimated $420 million. US contractors benefiting from the foreign military sale include Hughes Missile Systems, Boeing Missiles and Space and AM General.
Source: Flight International
Bahrain’s military fleet renewal could be set to advance further, with a potential acquisition of ex-US Marine Corps (USMC) Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters still in the mix.
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.
