Defence Helicopter
EDEX 2018: APKWS production set to surge
11th December 2018
BAE Systems is set to increase the production of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rocket substantially next year. Given the high usage …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2019: Sudan adapts to Western allies over Yemen
Trying to get Sudan’s Su-24Ms to work with the rest of the Saudi-led coalition during the Yemen War has led to the Sudanese Air Force …
Defence Helicopter
IDEX 2019: Helicopter issues hamper Jordanian air force
According to the Royal Jordanian Air Force’s (RJAF) Brig Gen Pilot, Adham Belal Asendar, the service’s helicopters do not currently have weapons integrated with surveillance …
Defence Helicopter
IDEX 2019: Lebanese Air Force adapts for terrorism fight
Lebanon has had to increase the capabilities of the its armed forces in a bid to stop the rise of terrorism in the country, according …
Defence Helicopter
IDEX 2019: Royal Bahraini Air Force battles on all fronts
The Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) has ‘some serious issues to address right now’, the service’s commander, Maj Gen Hamad bin Abdullah al Khalifah, told …
Land Warfare
EDEX 2018: Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 makes an impression
11th December 2018
Switzerland’s Rheinmetall Air Defence displayed its Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 at EDEX, attracting attention from visitors. The remotely controlled autonomous network-capable air defence system comprises …
Defence Notes
EDEX 2018: UK companies on Egyptian sales drive
10th December 2018
The UK defence industry made a concerted drive into the Egyptian market with nearly 30 British companies making the trek to Cairo to show off …
Defence Notes
EDEX 2018: Egyptian MoD develops new decoys and anti-drone systems
7th December 2018
The Egyptian MoD’s research and development (R&D;) unit displayed various new decoys and C-UAS products at EDEX 2018 in Cairo. Several inflatable decoys were showcased, …
Land Warfare
EDEX 2018: Armoured Temsah bus makes public debut
7th December 2018
A new armoured bus, the Temsah 6x6, made its first public appearance at the EDEX exhibition in Cairo, Egypt. The vehicle was initially launched just …
Defence Notes
EDEX 2018: Egypt close to IOMAX Archangel deal
6th December 2018
US based IOMAX has confirmed it is currently in discussions with the Egyptian Air Force for a potential sale of 12 Archangel Border Patrol Aircraft …
Defence Notes
EDEX 2018: Egypt eyes JF-17 Thunder Block 3s
5th December 2018
The Egyptian Air Force (EAF) is currently reviewing the progress of the PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder. At EDEX 2018 in Cairo, Shephard has learnt that representatives …
Training
EDEX 2018: Grob hopeful of Egyptian Air Force deal
5th December 2018
With the introduction of the Dassault Rafale and RAC MiG-29M/M2s into its ranks, the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) is now said to be considering its …
Uncrewed Vehicles
EDEX 2018: China-Saudi Arabia unmanned presence in Egypt
4th December 2018
UAVs from Asia and the Middle East as well as indigenous offerings are being shown in Cairo at EDEX 2018, among them China National Aero-Technology …
Defence Notes
EDEX 2018: Weaponised jets proving a challenge for Egypt
4th December 2018
The Egyptian Air Force's fast jet fleet is being blighted by a hold-up on its desired weapon for the Dassault Rafale and the service has …
Defence Helicopter
Pakistan’s T129 deliveries ready despite delays
20th November 2018
Delivery of T129 attack helicopters to Pakistan is dependent on a US export license which is in process; unfortunately, that deal has hit a further …
Defence Notes
Lockheed bullish about F-16 delivery rate
19th November 2018
Further to a $1.2 billion deal between the US and the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) for 16 F-16 Block 70s aircraft; deliveries of these …
