Category Archives: Military Aviation

Dubai Police is collaborating with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in addressing regional UAS challenges and strengthening security of valued assets. This will be done through the utilisation of multiple different technologies and systems. The two sides have agreed to engage in a programme to utilise the Drone Dome for the Dubai Police’s air defence needs.Read More

African Union nations are looking at developing an air transport sharing mechanism (ATSM) to improve the organisation’s airlift capability. The ATSM is intended to enhance African Union strategic lift capability, including medical evacuation, non-combatant evacuation, and humanitarian action and natural disaster support. It would operate through a new Africa air mobility command centre (AAMCC) –Read More

Following the delivery of its ASIO Maritime Task Force Solution to Nigeria, as part of the NIMASA Deep Blue Project, BIRD Aerosystems has completed a successful live demonstration of the ASIO aircraft capabilities, including real-time interception of vessels performing illegal activities at sea. BIRD’s Asio task Force has been successfully operating in Nigeria for moreRead More

Russian Helicopters, part of the Rostec State Corporation, chose IDEX to unveil the new VIP variant of its Ka-226T helicopter. The aircraft is still based on a so-called ‘flying chassis’ concept, in which different role-specific modules can be mounted suspended behind the cockpit. These modules are user-swappable by a team of four in just halfRead More

Strategic Development Fund, the investment arm of UAE’s Tawazun, is investing $3 million through its venture capital programme in Mayman Aerospace, the US-based manufacturer of the dual-use Speeder Air Utility Vehicle (AUV). As part of SDF’s strategy to invest in dual-use technologies serving both defence and civilian sectors, SDF recognises Speeder’s transformative capability as aRead More

The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has finally placed two Xian MA600 ‘Modern Ark’ medium transport aircraft into service. The aircraft undertook a five-day ferry flight from Kunming Changshui International Airport, China, to Blantyre-Chileka International Airport, Malawi, passing through 13 countries during the 7,280 mile journey. They were initially used for testing and further training andRead More

Paramount Aerospace Systems has entered a strategic partnership with AAL Group. Paramount will market Mi-type helicopter solutions production of Mi main and tail rotor composite helicopter blades, from facilities within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a joint statement, Paramount and the AAL Group announced that they will collaborate to service and upgrade fleets ofRead More

Kuwait has upgraded its defence with the multi-role Bayraktar TB2 platform developed by Turkey’s Baykar. The contract is valued at $370 million. The number of units has not been revealed. The Gulf state had considered platforms from China, Europe and the USA before selecting the Turkish contender. The TB2 serves both as an intelligence, surveillanceRead More

The governments of Saudi Arabia and Chad have signed an (MOU) for defence cooperation to develop bilateral relations that promotes international peace and stability. The MOU covers defence areas between the two countries, mainly the development of cooperation in military training and exercises, logistical support, military medical services, cultural and social activities, and awareness inRead More

Collins Aerospace has appointed of Sean Hodges-Jackson as business development director for its Mission systems business in the Middle East. Bringing decades of industry experience in the Region to the role, Sean will lead a team of people dedicated to the defence and space markets and based in the Middle East. “We’re fulfilling our strategyRead More