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Afghan Air Force's fleet of MD 530Fs has increased to 60.
Hungary is undertaking a major overhaul of its rotary-wing forces, while Montenegro is seeking to add light multi-role machines.
The RNZAF has an urgent need to replace its elderly first-generation Hercules, which are over 50 years old.
The UAE brought the Dubai Airshow to a close with announcements that it wants to buy more tanker/transports and AEW/ISR aircraft.
Belarus ordered 12 Su-30SMs to replace the long-serving MiG-29s in the air defense and attack roles as part of a major overhaul of the country’s defenses.
Turkish Aerospace has flown an improved version of the T129 Atak attack helicopter for the Turkish armed and security forces.
GDC Technics and Aircraft Performance Co. (APC) have been awarded a demonstration contract for an advanced technology wingtip solution from the USAF.
The U8EW UAS can be employed for a range of battlefield missions, including reconnaissance and precision attack.
BAE's AAR-57 is a widely deployed self-protection system for transports and helicopters. Several nations, including the UAE, are buying more.
Having first signaled that it would upgrade its Mirage 2000 fleet, the UAE has concluded its negotiations with Dassault Aviation.
