Boeing and Northrop Grumman have successfully completed the critical design review for the surveillance radar and other key systems destined for the 737 airborne early warning and control aircraft ordered for Australia's Wedgetail programme. Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems plans to start testing the first MESA (multirole electronically scanned array) radar in August. The first two of four firm aircraft on order are due to be delivered in 2006.
Source: Flight International
The Pakistan air force’s (PAF’s) JF-17 Thunder fighter is making a repeat appearance at the show, with three of the jets in attendance – including one in the Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex-developed type’s new Block III standard.
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.
