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An Update on the Indian Fighter Competition: Outgoing Indian Air Chief Highlights the Way Ahead

Posted on January 18, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/18/2017
The Indian Air Force (IAF) urgently needs to finalize acquisition of 200 to 250 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New

Building A Laser Weapons Capability: UK MoD Awards MBDA Led Consortium

Posted on January 7, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/07/2017
If the project is successful, the first laser weapons would come into service in the mid-2020s.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New

The Modernization of Indian Airpower: The Multi Role Combat Aircraft Competition Reopens

Posted on December 22, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/22/2016
The Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) competition for the Indian skies is beginning again.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New

Nigeria and the C-295W: The Evolved C-295 as an Option for the Nigerian Air Force

Posted on October 28, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
10/28/2016
The Nigerian Air Force said it is looking to acquire the C295W in a multi-role configuration.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New

An Overview on the Evolving Indian Air Force: An Interview with the Indian Air Force Chief of Staff

Posted on October 28, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
10/28/2016
Our strategic partner, India Strategic, recently conducted an interview with the Chief of Staff of the Indian Air Force.
Posted in Con Ops, Market Opportunities, What's New

Building Ruggedized Airpower: The Case of Mali

Posted on October 27, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
10/27/2016
Ruggedized airpower is a crucial market requirement for the militaries in developing countries.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New

The German Taurus Missile Returns to a South African Test Range?

Posted on October 4, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
10/04/2016
Denel’s Overberg Test Range (OTR) is a versatile missile and aircraft test range specializing in performance evaluation and verification services on in-flight systems.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New

The Next Phase in the A330MRTT Evolution: Shaping a New Global Standard

Posted on October 4, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
10/04/2016
A key point in the evolution of the A330MRTT global fleet is shaping a common standard for that fleet and then upgrading the fleet notably as software evolves.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New
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