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Saab has successfully delivered and handed over five next-generation Arthur systems, known as TAIPAN, to the British Army, enhancing the Army’s Deep Find Weapon Locating Radar Capability. As of July 22, 2024, the five TAIPAN systems were accepted and integrated into the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, replacing the previous MAMBA system. TAIPAN, an advanced version […]
SAAB DELIVERS NEXT-GENERATION TAIPAN ARTILLERY HUNTING RADARS TO BRITISH ARMYRead More »
Boeing has recently completed the first flight of the UK’s E-7 Wedgetail for the Royal Air Force (RAF), a significant step toward boosting the RAF’s airborne early warning and control capabilities. The aircraft’s inaugural flight, conducted by a Boeing flight-test crew, took place at Birmingham Airport and marked a crucial point in the program’s extensive […]
E-7 WEDGETAIL ENHANCES RAF’S AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING AND CONTROL CAPABILITESRead More »
Baghdad — The Republic of Iraq has placed an order for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, marking a significant modernization of its military aviation fleet. The contract was signed in Baghdad by Iraq’s Minister of Defence, Mr. Thabet al-Abbassi, in the presence of the French Ambassador to Iraq, Patrick Durel. These advanced helicopters […]
IRAQ ORDERS 12 AIRBUS H225M HELICOPTERS FOR MULTI-ROLE OPERATIONSRead More »
As a proudly South African entity within the global HENSOLDT Group, AAD provides a platform to demonstrate HENSOLDT South Africa’s ability to translate local innovation into solutions for the world’s evolving defence and security needs. HENSOLDT, a leader in defence and security electronics, is set to showcase its latest solutions at the Africa Aerospace and […]
HENSOLDT TO PRESENT ITS LATEST SOLUTIONS AT AAD 2024Read More »
During the first plenary session of the 34th ICAS Congress (International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences), Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager of Leonardo, delved into the technological evolution impacting the Defence sector. Held with participation from aeronautical associations and experts from over 40 countries, the Congress set the stage for addressing emerging challenges. Cingolani’s […]
GLOBAL SECURITY AND MULTI-DOMAIN TECHNOLOGIES: NEW CHALLENGES FOR DEFENCERead More »
At the Egypt International Air Show, Lockheed Martin announced that it will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) facilitated by the U.S. Air Force. Egypt becomes the 23rd country to join the global Super Hercules fleet. The C-130J-30, an extended version of […]
LOCKHEED MARTIN WELCOMES EGYPT TO THE C-130J SUPER HERCULES FLEETRead More »
In a move to bolster military cooperation, the Nigerian and Egyptian Air Forces have pledged enhanced collaboration, particularly in pilot training and maintenance of Alpha Jet aircraft. This agreement was solidified on September 4, 2024, during a meeting between Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, and Egypt’s Lieutenant General Mahmoud Foaad […]
NIGERIA AND EGYPT ENTER PILOT TRAINING AND ALPHA JET MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTRead More »
The Egyptian Armed Forces announced today at the Egypt International Air Show that Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the U.S. Air Force. Egypt is the 23rd nation to join the worldwide Super Hercules operating community. As the most […]
LOCKHEED MARTIN WELCOMES EGYPT TO THE C-130J SUPER HERCULES FLEETRead More »
In a strategic move to expand its influence in Africa, AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, the renowned Czech aircraft manufacturer, has set its sights on the African continent with its latest innovation, the Aero L-39NG aircraft. This modern successor to the legendary L-39 Albatros is poised to revolutionize training programs and light combat operations across the region. […]
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the U.S. Army to compete in the first phase of the Improved Threat Detection System program, featuring Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Tactical Hostile Engagement Awareness (ATHENA) sensor on an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) through the Consortium Management Group, Inc., on behalf of the Consortium for Command, Control […]
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SELECTED BY US ARMY TO ENHANCE AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITYRead More »
