FIDAE 2016: Insitu Details Market Opportunities
The Colombian Air Force has been flying the Insitu SCANEAGLE since 2006, informed Insitu executives at FIDAE. Being well established in Colombia, the information gathered from the unmanned system has...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016:RUAG ARANEA Brings Tactical Communications to Latin America
At FIDAE 2016, RUAG Defence is taking a solution based approach to its Tactical Communications (TACOM) with RUAG ARANEA to guarantee communication, fast and digital. Both military and civil...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: Latin America = One Key Market for Airbus Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters showcases three rotorcraft from its light helicopter range: An H125 in its utility version, an H130 for private and business transport, and one H145 configured for law enforcement...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: TAURUS KEPD 350 Shown on GRIPEN
The TAURUS KEPD 350, an advanced, modular stand-off missile system for precision strikes against bunkers and other hardened, deeply buried targets, as well as high-value point and area targets such as...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: BLACKHAWKs on the Rise in Latin America
Sikorsky is very commited to the Latin American market, with Columbia as a possible future hub for the region. Over 300 helicopters have been fielded in the country, and Mexico will have the second...
View ArticleColombian Air Force Increases Mission Capability with Acceptance of Seventh...
Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, announced today that the Colombian Air Force (FAC) had accepted their seventh Huey II Kit – continuing to improve their fleet performance and mission readiness. The...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: SCORPION Attractive Option to Latin American Market
While budgets in Latin America are strained, Textron AirLand is showcasing its SCORPION jet to the Latin American market at FIDAE. Looking to find a launch customer for its multirole aircraft, the...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: Embraer Defense & Security Selects Rheinmetall for KC-390...
Embraer Defense & Security announced today that it has selected Rheinmetall Defence Electronics Simulation & Training to develop and deliver the Training Media Suite for the KC-390 military...
View ArticleDIMDEX 2016: MBDA Signs a MoU to Supply Coastal Missile Sustems to Qatar
MBDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of a coastal defence system for the Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF). This MoU will pave the way in the short term for a contract with...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: Rafael Showcases SPIKE Family
At FIDAE 2016 Rafael presents its SPIKE family of multi-purpose, tactical missiles. With over 24 customers and 22,000 missiles sold around the world, the SPIKE family consists of missiles suited for...
View ArticleDIMDEX 2016: Patria NEMO Navy
Patria showcased a naval version of its remotely-controlled 120mm turreted smoothbore mortar system, named Patria Nemo Navy. It can be mounted on fast moving patrol/attack craft and landing boats,...
View ArticleDEFEXPO 2016: IAI Concludes a Successful Show
At the conclusion of India’s defence exhibition ‘Defexpo’ 2016 that took place in Goa, India this week, IAI announced that it has finalised new sales worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the past...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: DND Showcases Handheld Weapons Systems
Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) is presenting its RGW 90 (recoilless grenade weapon) series at FIDAE, booth E69. The handheld weapons systems are designed for single use and according to DND their...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: Saab Presents GLOBALEYE Surveillance System
During the FIDAE airshow, taking place in Santiago de Chile this week, defence and security company Saab explained how it is going to extend its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) portfolio...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: Embraer Implementing Border Control System in Brazil
Savis Tecnologias e Sistemas, subsidiary of EMBRAER Defence & Security, is currently step by step implementing the SISFRON border control system alongside 16000km of the land borders of Brasil. The...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: Chile is Very Important Market for Rohde & Schwarz
At FIDAE, Daniel Nussbaum V., Executive Director Dymeq, and Robert Fröhler, President Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) Latin America (pictured left to right), explained that Dymeq is the main partner for...
View ArticleFIDAE 2016: Diamond Aircraft Showcases Multipurpose Platform
Diamond Aircraft, manufacturer of special aircraft for flight schools, private operators as well as international gouvernemental organisations, showcases its DA42 MPP multipurpose platform as static...
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