UAE leaders open Dubai Airshow 2019

[Khafee]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1196767044336836608

https://twitter.com/x/status/1196688553796874240

https://twitter.com/x/status/1196727351343828992

https://twitter.com/x/status/1196729350160297984

Congrats guys.. .indeed, a massive order/choice by UAE.

UAE Will Grow GlobalEye And MRTT Fleets
Nov 19, 2019

The United Arab Emirates has revealed its intentions to grow its Saab GlobalEye and Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleets.

In a surprise announcement on the third day of the Dubai air show here, UAE defense officials confirmed they were in final negotiations with Saab for an additional two Bombardier 6000-based GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System, in addition to the three already on order. The contract for the additional GlobalEyes is expected to be worth $1.018 billion.

An order for three additional A330 MRTTs will be a shot across the bow of Boeing, which revealed earlier this year that the UAE had shown interest in the troubled KC-46.

The UAE already has three MRTTs and the platforms are used heavily in support of UAE Air Force fighter deployments and operations across the region. No details of a contract value for the additional MRTTs has been revealed.

“We are pleased with this decision and look forward on working with our customer,” a spokesman for Airbus told Aerospace DAILY.

Saab said it had not yet signed the contract amendment or received an order relating to the announcement.

The additional aircraft orders were announced as UAE defense officials also confirmed nearly 7 billion Dirhams ($1.91 billion) worth of contracts negotiated on the second day of the show. Contract recipients included Raytheon for Patriot missiles, Edge’s Halcon weaponry company and Denel Dynamics.

https://aviationweek.com/dubai-air-show/uae-will-grow-globaleye-and-mrtt-fleets

 

[StormBreaker]

UAE Will Grow GlobalEye And MRTT Fleets
Nov 19, 2019

The United Arab Emirates has revealed its intentions to grow its Saab GlobalEye and Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleets.

In a surprise announcement on the third day of the Dubai air show here, UAE defense officials confirmed they were in final negotiations with Saab for an additional two Bombardier 6000-based GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System, in addition to the three already on order. The contract for the additional GlobalEyes is expected to be worth $1.018 billion.

An order for three additional A330 MRTTs will be a shot across the bow of Boeing, which revealed earlier this year that the UAE had shown interest in the troubled KC-46.

The UAE already has three MRTTs and the platforms are used heavily in support of UAE Air Force fighter deployments and operations across the region. No details of a contract value for the additional MRTTs has been revealed.

“We are pleased with this decision and look forward on working with our customer,” a spokesman for Airbus told Aerospace DAILY.

Saab said it had not yet signed the contract amendment or received an order relating to the announcement.

The additional aircraft orders were announced as UAE defense officials also confirmed nearly 7 billion Dirhams ($1.91 billion) worth of contracts negotiated on the second day of the show. Contract recipients included Raytheon for Patriot missiles, Edge’s Halcon weaponry company and Denel Dynamics.

https://aviationweek.com/dubai-air-show/uae-will-grow-globaleye-and-mrtt-fleets

Alan warnes also stated on this “They want as soon as possible”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1196729350160297984

https://twitter.com/x/status/1196727351343828992

 

[Philip the Arab]

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/halc...es-in-us-1-billion-deal.643421/#post-11898900
UAE company just made 1 billion USD deal for Desert Sting pgm for UAV, aircraft to UAEAF

 

[Khafee]

Dubai Airshow: GECAS orders 12 A330neo and 20 A321XLR aircraft
Posted 19 November 2019

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), has signed a firm order for 12 highly efficient wide-body Airbus A330neos and 20 long-range single-aisle A321XLRs.

The agreement for the A321XLR includes an order for 13 new planes and the upsizing of seven A321s in its existing backlog. The latest order takes the total number of A330 Family aircraft ordered by GECAS to 45 and all variants of the A320 Family to 588.

Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer said: “Having one of the world’s most respected and influential lessors invest in the A321XLR and the A330neo, speaks volumes on their global appeal, versatility and solid value as an asset. Airbus thanks GECAS on its wise investment and endorsement of the A330neo.”

The A330neo is powered by Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation Trent 7000 engines and features a new wing with increased span and new A350 XWB-inspired Sharklets. The cabin provides the comfort of the new Airspace amenities including state-of-the-art passenger inflight entertainment and Wifi connectivity systems.

https://www.arabianaerospace.aero/dubai-airshow-gecas-orders-12-a330neo-and-20-a321xlr-aircraft.html

Here's how the U.S. Air Force is automating the future kill chain

https://twitter.com/x/status/1196447985162489856

 

[StormBreaker]

Dubai Airshow: GECAS orders 12 A330neo and 20 A321XLR aircraft
Posted 19 November 2019

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), has signed a firm order for 12 highly efficient wide-body Airbus A330neos and 20 long-range single-aisle A321XLRs.

The agreement for the A321XLR includes an order for 13 new planes and the upsizing of seven A321s in its existing backlog. The latest order takes the total number of A330 Family aircraft ordered by GECAS to 45 and all variants of the A320 Family to 588.

Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer said: “Having one of the world’s most respected and influential lessors invest in the A321XLR and the A330neo, speaks volumes on their global appeal, versatility and solid value as an asset. Airbus thanks GECAS on its wise investment and endorsement of the A330neo.”

The A330neo is powered by Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation Trent 7000 engines and features a new wing with increased span and new A350 XWB-inspired Sharklets. The cabin provides the comfort of the new Airspace amenities including state-of-the-art passenger inflight entertainment and Wifi connectivity systems.

https://www.arabianaerospace.aero/dubai-airshow-gecas-orders-12-a330neo-and-20-a321xlr-aircraft.html

Here's how the U.S. Air Force is automating the future kill chain

https://twitter.com/x/status/1196447985162489856

The only irritating thing i have observed is the merging of successive posts into one making it confusing to distinguish

 

[Khafee]

The only irritating thing i have observed is the merging of successive posts into one making it confusing to distinguish

This one is for you:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1195993070506041344

https://twitter.com/x/status/1195917228492898310

 

[Khafee]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1196929920267669504

Emirates orders 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners worth $8.8bn
https://www.thenational.ae/business...boeing-787-dreamliners-worth-8-8bn-1.939993#6

 

[Khafee]

@Philip the Arab

This one is for you:

Calidus inks its first B-250 light attack plane order (24 units)
https://www.defensenews.com/digital...nks-its-first-b-250-light-attack-plane-order/

Note: The Financial figures are off. AED 2.273bn is US$626m approx.

 

[Philip the Arab]

@Philip the Arab

This one is for you:

Calidus inks its first B-250 light attack plane order (24 units)
https://www.defensenews.com/digital...nks-its-first-b-250-light-attack-plane-order/

Note: The Financial figures are off. AED 2.273bn is US$626m approx.

Alhamdullilah.

@Philip the Arab

This one is for you:

Calidus inks its first B-250 light attack plane order (24 units)
https://www.defensenews.com/digital...nks-its-first-b-250-light-attack-plane-order/

Note: The Financial figures are off. AED 2.273bn is US$626m approx.

Deserves a thread.
https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/cali...0-indigenous-light-attack-plane-order.643524/

 

[The Eagle]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1197470693044174849

 

[Philip the Arab]

@cabatli_53
Would you happen to know why a robot would be testing a seeker head and emitting light into it?

 

[cabatli_53]

@cabatli_53
Would you happen to know why a robot would be testing a seeker head and emitting light into it?

What is the type of seeker head ? Semi active laser or Imaging infrared ?

 

[Philip the Arab]

What is the type of seeker head ? Semi active laser or Imaging infrared ?

SALH seeker
I saw LinkedIn and it seems company has a lot of experts in optics field from South Africa and Emirati nationals. It has knowledge for producing seekers, but no clue if imported or domestically produced seekers. It seems a lot of South Africans are leaving country and going to UAE and KSA to find high paying jobs because of a hibernating South African defense industry.

I found these job descriptions so must be testing, and validating seekers in production using automated systems.

LabVIEW & TestStand Applications Specialist with a focus on the testing and calibration of semi-active laser tracking electro optics. Responsible for the development and support of automated test equipment used in acceptance and environmental testing of precision guided munition systems and subsystems in a production ecosystem. Provide client support with regards to product support and fit for service testing.

 

[Philip the Arab]

https://www.magisto.com/album/video/cCx6QllABlQsKS8EDmEwCX18?c=o&l=vsm&o=a
Halcon at Dubai airshow.