Drama in the desert?
While Dubai Airshow 2019 lacked the blockbuster breakthroughs of previous years, it also sprang a few surprises.
Australia selects MQ-9B for Project Air 7003
The Australian government has announced selection of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian to provide the next-generation unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) for the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) under Project Air 7003.
The Soviet Canberra
Guy Martin assesses the world’s first successful jet bomber – the venerable Il-28
Video Insight: The AT-6B Wolverine
In a new, exclusive video, Combat Aircraft Editor, Jamie Hunter, spends time with Textron Aviation at the Paris Airshow 2019, looking at the company's AT-6B Wolverine light attack aircraft.
Calidus scores first B-250 light attack aircraft order
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has placed an order for 24 Calidus B-250 light attack aircraft – becoming the aerospace company's first customer for the type.
UAE Air Force announces plans for more GlobalEyes
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force announces plans for additional Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft during Dubai Airshow.
Embraer unveils the C-390 Millennium
EMBRAER HAS UNVEILED its C-390 Millennium medium-lift multi-mission aircraft at the Dubai Air Show – a new name and designation for the KC-390 platform.
Last batch of Australian PC-21s en-route
THE FINAL THREE Pilatus PC-21s destined for service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have departed Stans, Switzerland, on a ferry flight to the country.
Russian Knights equip with Su-35S
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered four Sukhoi Su-35S 'Flanker-E' fourth-generation fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces for use by one of the air arm's aerobatic team, the Russian Knights.
Modern Times
For US carrier Modern Air, the unique West Berlin market offered a lucrative opening — and some special challenges
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For all the developments from China, it is the Zuhai airshow, where the growing superpower shows off its own advanced aircraft such as the stealthy fighter, the Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon. The Russians also use their own domestic show, MAKS, to market their military aircraft for export, such as the fifth generation Sukhoi Su-57 or the latest transport plane, the Ilyushin Il-112VE.
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Whether it is Zuhai, Moscow or Paris, we bring you the latest reports, reviews, news and updates from the best international military shows where the world’s airforces announce their future fighters, bombers, air-to-air refuelling tankers and transport and pilot training platforms and technology programmes. You’ll learn about progress on airforce fleet or missile procurement and potential export deals, with meetings at the shows between high ranking officials, analysed.
Beyond the aircraft themselves, the equipment that makes the news includes new targeting pods, helmets with head-up displays, training simulators or chaff dispensers. What is on display is to be traded and deals done, from simple components and complex aerostructures, to consumable supplies and maintenance, which keeps the defence aviation industry going. Technologies that are revealed at these shows include enhanced flight vision systems, augmented reality for reduced visibility, data link avionics, via-satellite aircraft networking with army and naval platforms, avionics for optionally piloted cockpits, manned, unmanned teaming between piloted aircraft and drones; and many more.
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