The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Finmeccanica signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for three AgustaWestland AW609 light tiltrotor aircraft during the Dubai Airshow 2015.
The MoU, which was signed on 10 November, marks the first step before a contract for three platforms to be delivered to
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Dubai Airshow 2015: UAE signs MoU for AW609 tiltrotors
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Dubai Airshow 2015: Light strike turboprops centre stage in the UAE
The Dubai Airshow 2015 is featuring three light attack turboprop types that are each looking to secure as big a slice as possible of what promises to be a lucrative regional market.
The IOMAX Archangel, Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano, and Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine are each being featured at the event
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Dubai Airshow 2015: Bell nears completion of 407GX deliveries to NorthStar for MRH conversion
Bell Helicopter is nearing completion of deliveries of the 407GX utility helicopters to NorthStar Aviation for conversion into the Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH) light attack and armed reconnaissance platform, it was announced at the Dubai Airshow 2015.
To date, 48 of 56 407GX helicopters have been
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Poland buys 27 wheeled heavy recovery vehicles
The Polish Armament Inspectorate has signed a PLN199 million (USD50 million) contract with local firm Rosomak for the delivery of 27 wheeled heavy recovery vehicles (CKPEiRTs).
Rosomak has teamed with Scania Power Polska and Cargotec for the contract, which will see the delivery of 8x8 vehicles
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Dubai Airshow 2015: UAE signs with Saab for two surveillance aircraft and upgrades
The UAE Air Force and Air Defence (UAE AF & AD) signed a USD1.27 billion contract for the procurement of two new Saab surveillance aircraft and the upgrade of two others, the company said on 9 November.
The contract, which was announced at the Dubai Airshow 2015, will see the UAE receive two of
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Dubai Airshow 2015: Replenishing allies' depleted munitions stocks a challenge for US
The United States faces challenges in replenishing the munitions of its Middle Eastern allies whose stocks are being rapidly being depleted by concurrent operations in the region, senior government and military officials said on 10 November.
Speaking at the Dubai Airshow, Secretary of the Air Force
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USAF considers A-10 retirement delay
Key Points
The USAF is considering a delay of its planned retirement for the A-10C Thunderbolt II
Congress has for several years provided funding to continue maintenance and use of the ground attack aircraft, despite USAF efforts to retire it
The US Air Force (USAF) could delay its planned
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Vietnam seeks to strengthen defence co-operation with Brazil
Vietnamese ambassador to Brazil, Nguyen Van Kien, met with Brazilian defence minister Aldo Rebelo on 10 November, with the goal of pursuing both countries' desire to implement a defence co-operation agreement.
Brazil currently provides peacekeeping and language training to Vietnamese armed forces,
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US sources: China tests new 'DN-3' interceptor missile
China tested a new 'direct ascent' missile interceptor called the Dong Neng-3 (DN-3) on 30 October from its Korla Missile Text Complex in Xinjiang, according to US government sources.
China issued a notice to airmen (NOTAM) on 30 October for events from late 31 October to 1 November for the region
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Rheinmetall issues shares to boost defence investment
Publicly-listed German military technology company Rheinmetall AG issued 3,959,850 new shares on 11 November, raising its share capital by EUR10 million.
The company expects to gain around EUR230 million from the issue, which will be used to increase investment in both its defence and automotive
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Polish special forces buy Elbit combat training system
Elbit Systems has been awarded a PLN12.8 million (USD3.23 million) contract to deliver a laser combat training system (LST) for Poland's Jednostka Wojskowa Agat special forces unit based in Gliwice.
The Elbit LST beat three rival offers for the requirement and was developed in co-operation with
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Modi heads to UK with Hawk, M777 on the agenda
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to the United Kingdom from 12 November will focus on defence co-operation with BAE Systems Hawk 132 advanced jet trainers (AJTs) and M777 155 mm/39 calibre lightweight howitzers (LWHs) likely the subject of talks.
"Defence manufacturing
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Germany drafts its next defence white paper as consultations close
After heavy consultations across an 'unprecedented' diversity of stakeholders, the German Ministry of Defence (MoD) is now drafting the country's next white paper on defence, due out in mid-2016.
The paper will project the ministry's planning until 2026 based on mitigating factors such as climate
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South Korea's Hybrid Bi Ho air defence system shoots for exports
South Korea's Doosan DST is marketing its latest Hybrid Bi Ho (Flying Tiger) self-propelled (SP) air defence system to the Asia-Pacific region and is one of two mobile air defence systems recently shortlisted by the Indian government.
The original full-tracked Bi Ho SP air defence system, also
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US Army signs for 12 more Lakotas
The US Army has exercised USD65.8 million in contract options for 12 additional Airbus UH-72A Lakota helicopters and mission equipment packages, the company announced on 12 November.
Delivery of Lakotas in a training configuration under the deal is expected to begin in August 2017, according to
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Update: US F-15Cs arrive in Turkey to protect Turkish air space
The first six US Air Force (USAF) Boeing F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft arrived at Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey on 6 November.
A statement released by US Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs said that the "F-15s were deployed after the Government of Turkey requested
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Update: Singapore and France explore SME collaboration opportunities
Singapore and France are looking to promote collaboration between the two countries' defence small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and France's procurement agency, the Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), said on 26 October
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Syrian army breaks siege of Kwayrs airbase
In the most high-profile battlefield success since the start of Russian airstrikes at the end of September, Syrian troops have broken the siege of Kwayrs (Kweires) Air Base, 40 km east of the city of Aleppo.
The news was announced by the Syrian state television on 10 November via a live feed
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Propulsion, sensor issues cloud future of Shenyang's FC-31
The lacklustre performance of the FC-31 programme's testbed prototype, the J-31, in air demonstrations at the 2014 Airshow China in Zhuhai has prompted officials from the state-run Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to emphasise the future development path for the aircraft.
With the
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Pilatus hands over last PC-7 to India as IAF mulls next steps for trainer fleet
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received the 75th and final Pilatus PC-7 Mk II tandem-seat basic trainer aircraft, Pilatus announced on 10 November.
"The successful handover of the 75th PC-7 Mk II to the IAF at the Air Force Academy in Dindigul marks the aircraft delivery milestone under the
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