See what stood out at the 2021 Dubai Airshow
The first Dubai Airshow since the coronavirus pandemic began has concluded.
Israeli, Emirati companies partner up on unmanned surface vessels
IAI and Edge Group also revealed the establishment of a maintenance center in the United Arab Emirates for the former’s electro-optics systems.
UAE Air Force awards $3 billon maintenance contact to local firm GAL
To fulfil this agreement, GAL signed another contract with a separate Edge subsidiary, AMMROC, to perform the maintenance at the latter’s Al Ain facility, which was first unveiled at the 2019 Dubai Airshow.
What’s the advantage of militarizing commercial helos post-sale?
As the aerospace industry attempts to make a monetary comeback from the pandemic, a notable trend among the helicopter sector is seeing one company militarize commercial variants after a sale is complete.
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UAE Air Force awards $3 billon maintenance contact to local firm GAL
To fulfil this agreement, GAL signed another contract with a separate Edge subsidiary, AMMROC, to perform the maintenance at the latter’s Al Ain facility, which was first unveiled at the 2019 Dubai Airshow.
By Agnes Helou
What’s the advantage of militarizing commercial helos post-sale?
As the aerospace industry attempts to make a monetary comeback from the pandemic, a notable trend among the helicopter sector is seeing one company militarize commercial variants after a sale is complete.
By Agnes Helou
Counter-drone tech at Dubai Airshow reflects UAE’s interest in the capability
Although not as abundant as drones, countermeasures against the unmanned systems are certainly prevalent at this year's Dubai Airshow.
By Agnes Helou
Edge Group’s CEO talks drone swarms, 3D printing and export plans
Emirati defense conglomerate Edge Group has had the biggest share of announcements at the 2021 Dubai Airshow between systems unveilings, contracts finalizations and the signing of memorandums of understand understanding. But what arguably stands out the most is the number of autonomous systems at the company’s booth, which made up about half of the offerings on display.
By Agnes Helou
Eurosam unveils new SAMP/T air defense variant at Dubai Airshow
The system has a 150-kilometer interception range and a 350-kilometer detection range, and it features a 360-degree multifunctional radar fitted with a rotating active electronically scanned array antenna based on gallium nitride technology.
By Agnes Helou
American official: US ‘fully committed’ to F-35 sale to UAE
The U.S. remains “fully committed” to a proposed sale of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates, despite the Biden administration slowing down the deal, a senior American official overseeing arms exports said Tuesday.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
AIA president says industry is still seeing ‘the impact of COVID even 18 months later’
Though the aerospace sector is working to recover — with the first airshow here in two years — not all companies are moving at the same pace, according to the head of the Aerospace Industries Association.
By Agnes Helou
Saudi Arabia has no interest in the S-400, says Russian industry official
But Rostec is still moving forward with an agreement with India for the S-400, and that the program is on schedule.
By Agnes Helou
Rostec looks to UAE to co-produce Su-75 Checkmate subsystems
The company also says it plans to make an unmanned version of the fighter jet.
By Agnes Helou
Al Tariq boosts Mk 83 bomb’s range and precision
Al Tariq has integrated a long-range precision-guided munitions kit onto a 1,000-pound high-speed, low-drag Mk 83 bomb, giving it the lonest range of its kind worldwide at 120 kilometers, the Emirate company told Defense News.
By Agnes Helou
Emirati conglomerate unveils two drones and a weapons system
Emirati conglomerate Edge Group has unveiled a series of vertical-takeoff-and-landing drones as well as a precision-guided munition system.
By Agnes Helou
Thailand becomes first foreign customer of AT-6 light-attack aircraft
Thailand’s deal with the American company on the first day of the Dubai Airshow makes it the first international customer of the light attack aircraft.
By Agnes Helou
Dubai Airshow team aims to help aerospace sector recover from pandemic
Amid a decline in aerospace sector revenues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, organizers hope the event will contribute to the industry’s recovery and shape its future.
By Agnes Helou
