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Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is proud to announce that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force & Air Defense (AF&AD) has entered into a contract in excess of 500 Million Swiss Francs to procure a fleet of 25 PC-21 turboprop aircraft, together with an integrated ground based training system and a comprehensive logistics support package. After Switzerland and Singapore, the UAE is now the third country to revolutionise its training pipeline with the most modern an...read more
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract for the sale of an airborne surveillance system to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The contract is worth approximately 1.5 billion SEK. The contract covers two Saab 340 AEW (Airborne Early Warning) systems, comprising of the Saab 340 aircraft equipped with the advanced Erieye radar system. The contract also includes ground equipment as well as logistics and support services. Together with associated ...read more
China displayed its new L-15 Falcon advanced jet trainer (AJT) at the Dubai Air Show 2009. Chinese officials from China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) defense president Wang Yawei said the company had made strides in research and development of new aircraft and was anxious to explore the export market. “The attendance of the L-15 is aimed at exploiting the international market. There is a high demand of trainers of this type in the international ma...read more
The U.S. government executed separate Letters of Offer and Acceptance with three of its key allies to purchase Raytheon Company's AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The three countries, in the order they signed their LOAs, are Kuwait, Morocco and Jordan. "The AIM-120C-7 provides unparalleled air combat and air defense capabilities," said Col. Michael Andersen, commander of the U.S. Air Force's 328th Armament Systems Group. "By ...read more
Raytheon has announced a $20.5 million contract award via the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for spares to support planned Patriot Configuration-3 system radar upgrades for Kuwait. The upgrade will enhance the radar’s ability to detect small targets in a cluttered environment, and enhance capabilities to discriminate and identify ballistic missile warheads. The contract calls for essential parts to support the sustainment of Configuration-3 rad...read more
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F-22 Raptor at Dubai Air Show signals a new Middle-East arms procurement race (Day 2)
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, the world’s most advanced fighter jet, made a stunning flying demonstration at Dubai Air show 2009, signaling intent to offer this latest...Full story -
Russia to offer a wide range of combat aircraft to Arab states at Dubai Air Show 2009 (Day 1)
Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said that Russia will offer a new package of proposals on military-technical cooperation to Middle East countries at Dubai Ai...Full story -
Embraer participates in the 2009 Dubai Air Show (Pre Show)
Embraer will participate in the 2009 Dubai Air Show,November 15-19, at Dubai’s International Airport, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Company will promote its full...Full story -
US approves sale of $820 million 12 Apache helicopters to Egypt (Pre Show)
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of 12 AH-64D Block II APACHE Longbow Helicopte...Full story -
First French foreign military base in 50 years opens in the UAE (Pre Show)
French president Nicolas Sarkozy opened a French military base in the United Arab Emirates today. It is the first permanent French base in the Gulf region as well as the...Full story
Dubai Airshow 2009
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| City, Country | Dubai, U.A.E. |
| Show Date | 15.11.2009 - 19.11.2009 |
| Categories of Exhibits | Aircraft |
| Venue | Airport Expo |
| Organiser | Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E) |
| Website of the show | http://www.dubaiairshow.aero/ |
| Other Information | The Dubai Airshow , one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector. |