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U.S. military acquires new drone to track North Korean and Chinese warships
The U.S. Navy is entering a new era in naval aviation. The first operational MQ-4C Triton was delivered to the Naval Base Ventura County...
UAE-based Calidus showcases new B-250 light attack aircraft
Calidus LLC is an industrial machinery and equipment company located in Abu Dhabi, has unveiled new B-250 light attack aircraft during Dubai Airshow 2017.
The B-250...
Antonov expects to garner interest from Middle East countries
The Ukrainian state-owned aircraft manufacturer Antonov, which part of the UkrOboronProm concern, has successfully displayed the concepts and newly designed and produced transport aircraft at...
M-346FA light fighter aircraft makes Dubai Airshow debut
The M-346FA (Fighter Attack) fighter variant of the advanced Italian trainer jet made its debut at Dubai Aishow 2017.
The new variant is designed to...
Alabama team to tour Leonardo aircraft factory to advance T-100 project
Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield is leading an Alabama delegation traveling today to Italy, where the group will meet with executives of aerospace giant Leonardo...
Leonardo announced completion of the first delivery of its Falco EVO to in the Middle East
Leonardo, at the Dubai Air Show 2017 exhibition, has announced the completion of the first delivery of its Falco EVO Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS)...
Airbus showcases its new C295 Armed ISR version at the Dubai Airshow 2017
Airbus Defence and Space is showcasing its new C295 Armed ISR (Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance) version at the Dubai Airshow. A C295 is exhibited...
Dubai Airshow 2017: China offers new unmanned aerial vehicles
Two Chinese-developed series of unmanned aerial vehicles have become highlights of the ongoing Dubai Airshow. That was reported by CCTV+.
The series of planes are called...
UAE announced plans to upgrade its F-16 fighter jets
The UAE Armed Forces announced plans to upgrade its fleet of F-16 fighter jets to the latest standard.
According to officials, UAE's government has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$1.6 billion...
MOTOR SICH unveils upgraded Mi-8MSB and Mi-2MSB helicopters at Dubai Airshow 2017
Ukrainian aero-engine manufacturer MOTOR SICH unveiled a new upgraded variant of the Mi-8MSB and Mi-2MSB helicopters at the Dubai Airshow 2017 in Dubai, United Arab...
Russia participates in Dubai Airshow 2017
JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) has showcased the latest Russian-made Air Force and Air Defense equipment at the Dubai Airshow 2017...
Ukraine’s unique AN-70 STOL aircraft to take part in the Dubai Airshow 2017
On November 10, 2017, the unique Antonov AN-70 short takeoff and landing (STOL) multipurpose cargo aircraft, flew from Gostomel to UAE, to have an international...
Ukraine rolls out new Gorlytsa tactical unmanned aircraft
A new combat-capable Gorlytsa tactical unmanned aircraft, developed by the state-owned aircraft company Antonov, was formally unveiled at the runway of Hostomel Airport near...
China continues to test indigenous copy of the Black Hawk helicopters
China Helicopter Research and Development Institute with industry companies continues to test a Z-20 medium lift helicopter at the high-altitude places.
The two new Z-20 helicopters aircraft with registration number 635...
USAFE WPC introduces new domed simulator
The United States Air Forces in Europe Warrior Preparation Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony highlighting the delivery and operational status of the new...
US flies B-1B bombers over Korean Peninsula ahead of Donald Trump’s visit
The United States flew two B-1B bombers over the Korean Peninsula on Thursday, its Air Force said, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's planned...
Pentagon wants developers for ‘drone swarms’ for the military
The US Department of Defense (DOD) announced its “drone sprints” project, aimed at advancing “drone swarm” technology. It’s calling on developers nationwide to come up...
Ukraine hands over refurbished AN-26 to the National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Antonov AN-26 light military transport aircraft, overhauled within the Ukraine, was handed over to the National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The AN-26...