The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $63 million contract to supply 74 vehicle-mounted Avenger fire units to Taiwan. The Foreign Military Sale also includes Raytheon Stinger surface-to-air missiles to be used with the Avenger system.
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.
