February 21, 2011 Military Aviation News

Sweden to base military aircraft in Malta

02/21/2011

Sweden is to base a military aircraft - a Hercules C-130 - in Malta to assist in the evacuation of its nationals from Libya, informed sources said.

Eurofighter Typhoon: ultimate air power on display at IDEX 2011 in Abu Dhabi

02/21/2011

The Eurofighter Typhoon is continuing to have its credentials placed in the forefront of the region's defence procurement staff through its extensive participation at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) which opened at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) this morning.

Jordan takes delivery of unmanned helicopter for surveillance missions

02/21/2011

The UAS will form a key part of the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) reconnaissance Squadron, as KADDB is an independent Governmental military-civilian agency existing within the JAF tasked with operating to best commercial practices with predetermined performance targets.

Pentagon reveals tiny $4m Nano Hummingbird flying spy

02/21/2011

The Pentagon's research arm has backed the development of the Nano Hummingbird, an experimental miniature drone that could one day do reconnaissance by landing on a window ledge.

Jordan's King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) Awards Contract to ATK to Modify Two CASA-235 Military Transport Aircraft

02/21/2011

ATK announced it has received a contract from the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) of the Kingdom of Jordan to modify two of the country's CASA-235 transport aircraft into highly-capable and cost-effective special mission aircraft, according to the combined modification designs of both KADDB and ATK. Subject to U.S. government export licensing approval, the modified aircraft are expected to be delivered by the late spring of 2013. Terms of the contract were not announced.

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