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France to phase out C-160 Gabriel SIGINT aircraft early
The French Air Force will phase out its two C-160 Gabriel signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft in 2022, three years ahead of schedule.Full story -
Egypt activates Rafale contract
Egypt's contract with France for a further 30 Dassault Rafale combat aircraft came into force on 15 November.Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Calidus showcases B-350 ‘light attack' aircraft
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Calidus has showcased a new ‘light attack' turboprop at the Dubai Airshow 2021, designated the B-350.Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Bahrain formalises offset collaboration with Tawazun
The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 15 November with the United Arab Emirates' Tawazun Economic Council on defence industrial...Full story -
NATO conducts first full-blown counter-UAS exercise
NATO is to analyse the results of its first fully-fledged technical exercise to locate, identify, and counter hostile unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) – particularly...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Russia positive about Middle East prospects despite sanctions
Russian firms are beginning to adapt to the restrictions created by the US government's Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) as well as wider...Full story -
India targets increased investment in defence corridors
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is looking to introduce a scheme to incentivise investments in its two new defence industry corridors, Indian Defence Minister...Full story -
Saab ‘stands ready' to offer Gripen E/F to Czech Republic
Saab is ready to offer its Gripen E/F to the Czech Republic, as the country considers its future fighter plans towards the end of the decade.Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE signs for two more MRTTs
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed for a further two Airbus A330 MultiRole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to add to the three already fielded.Full story -
Russia begins S-400 deliveries to India
Russia has started delivery of the first of five Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf S-400 self-propelled surface-to-air missile systems to the Indian Air Force (IAF).Full story -
India lifts trade ban on Leonardo
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revoked a long-standing defence-trade ban on Leonardo. A notice issued by the MoD on 12 November confirms that the Italian firm...Full story -
ST Engineering bags contract to supply equipment, services for UAE's Falaj 3 OPV
ST Engineering's marine division has been awarded a subcontract to supply platform equipment, and design and technical assistance services for UAE Navy's Falaj 3...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Edge targeting unmanned systems as growth path continues
The United Arab Emirates' defence industrial conglomerate Edge is preparing for a significant expansion in the global defence marketplace in the coming years, as the...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Thailand named as AT-6TH international launch customer
Thailand has been named as the international launch customer for the Textron AT-6TH Wolverine light attack aircraft, with a USD143.4 million contract announced at the...Full story -
India demonstrates autonomous take-off, landing capabilities of Rustom II UAV
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has demonstrated the Rustom II medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle's (UAV's)...Full story -
Australia commissions second Supply-class replenishment vessel
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has commissioned its second and final Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessel.Full story -
MBDA showcases low-cost anti-jam GNSS antenna
Engineers from MBDA Missile Systems, working in conjunction with Swansea University research staff, have developed an innovative, compact, low-cost global navigation...Full story -
Mac Jee unveils Dagger guidance kit for 500 lb bomb
Mac Jee Defesa, part of Brazil's Mac Jee Group, is finalising the development of a wing-assisted guidance kit that converts an air-droppable, unguided 500 lb low-drag...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: SDF increases stake in Marakeb Technologies
The UAE's Strategic Development Fund (SDF) announced on 13 November that it had increased its stake in naval systems technology firm Marakeb Technologies from 30% to...Full story -
Barzan Aeronautical, Elbit Systems establishing facilities in South Carolina
Qatari-owned Barzan Aeronautical and Israeli firm Elbit Systems are both to establish facilities in South Carolina, according to recent releases by the Charleston County...Full story