Whether it was the F-35 or another platform, EDGE will get involved in various platforms from a supply chain, sub system, or MRO point of views, CEO says.
By Chyrine MezherA recent test saw a real pilot with a virtual F-22 as a wingman going up against a virtual Chinese J-20. “It’s crazy,” the company’s chief executive says.
By Valerie InsinnaThe Spanish defense ministry put the kibosh on talks of an F-35 buy, but Lockheed’s vice president for aeronautics is “pretty confident” that Madrid will need to buy F-35s to replace its Harriers.
By Valerie InsinnaThe first F-16 produced in Greenville, S.C., won’t be ready to begin flying until late 2022, said Greg Ulmer, Lockheed’s vice president of aeronautics.
By Valerie Insinna“The Emiratis are doing a great job in keeping pace with the latest and most advanced technologies on one hand, and we don’t put restrictions for cooperation with other countries on the other,” said a Rostec official.
By Chyrine MezherThe UAE announced the opening of the first regional distribution hub for aircraft logistics in Abu Dhabi with Chinese state-backed defense contractor, China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation.
By Chyrine MezherMaintain real-time situational awareness in key locations with advanced unmanned aerial systems.
By General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.The new yet-unnamed drone can carry up to 16 Hellfire missiles at a time — double the load of an MQ-1C Gray Eagle.
By Valerie InsinnaAbove all, the event will support the UAE’s “Make it in the Emirates” initiative.
By Chyrine MezherA military source tells Breaking Defense that Emirati leadership understands the severing of ties with Huawei to be a red line on moving the F-35 deal forward.
By Chyrine Mezher“I’m very confident that the Air Force is choosing the E-7 to replace its E-3 fleet,” Mike Manazir, Boeing’s vice president for defense business development, said during a news conference ahead of the Dubai Airshow.
By Valerie Insinna“The world is opening up again, and that means there will be a surge in post-pandemic demand for military systems, likely driven by the Persian Gulf region,” said defense consultant Loren Thompson.
By Valerie InsinnaA warming of relations between Israel and Gulf nations provides a window for eager defense contractors.
By Arie Egozi