Russia Signed First Export Contract of Ka-52 Alligator Attack Helicopters

Russia has signed its first contracts on the export of Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters, the head of Rosoboronexport’s delegation in Paris Air Show 2015 said Thursday.
Rosoboronexport did not specify the volume of contracts or with whom they were signed.
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Pakistan Will Show Its JF-17s in Paris Air Show

At least three Pakistan Air Force JF-17, departed for Paris today, to participate in the upcoming Paris Air Show 2015.
One JF-17 fighter aircraft will perform in the flying display and another will be on static display throughout the Air Show.
The JF-17 Thunder has already participated in various air shows around the world including Farnborough Air Show (UK), Zhuhai Air Show (China), Turkish Air Show (Turkey) and Dubai Air Show (UAE).
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China’s Fighters, Drone Look Like U.S. Aircraft

China’s models of military planes at the Paris Air Show bear resemblance to U.S. aircraft, drawing attention to the rising concern in the Defense Department that the country is using cyber espionage to obtain sensitive defense technology.
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Mauritanian, Senegalese air forces order AW109 AgustaWestland helicopters

The Mauritanian Air Force has ordered two AW109 helicopters and the Senegalese Air Force a single AW139 from AgustaWestland.
The contract with Mauritania was signed on June 17 at the Paris Air Show.
The AW109 helicopters would be used for border patrol and reconnaissance missions, and would be delivered in mid-2014 in a multi-role homeland security configuration and the contract also includes training and support package.
Mauritania’s Air Force only flies two other helicopters – Chinese Harbin Z-9As delivered in 2003.
The Mauritanian Air Force has been growing in recent times, especially in response to Islamic terrorist organisations operating in the region. Four Embraer EMB-312F Tucanos were received from France in 2010 and 2011, while the nation began taking delivery of new Super Tucanos in October 2012.
Also at the Paris Air Show, AgustaWestland announced that it had signed a contract for a single AW139 medium helicopter, which will be operated by the Senegal Air Force. It will most likely be used for VIP transport.
The contract marks the entrance of AgustaWestland helicopters in the regional market, and includes in-country support services and training for both aircrew and maintainers.
Senegal is also expanding its air force, with the country recently ordering three A-29 Super Tucanos from Embraer. The contract was signed on April 10 this year.
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First AESA-equipped Rafale heads for squadron service

With a first sensor already in the advanced stages of test and evaluation at its air force's Mont-de-Marsan air base, an operational French squadron will within the next few weeks receive its first Dassault Rafale equipped with a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.
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Kamov Working On Naval Alligator Version

With the Ka-52 now in Russian army service and being touted for export, the design bureau is busy working on a maritime version for the Russian navy.
The side-by-side seating of the Ka-52 promotes crew coordination, according to Kamov design bureau general designer.
In its Russian army version,the Ka-52 has a weapons suite including 9K120 Ataka and 9K121 Vikhr-1 missilesIt has a 2A42 30mm cannon and the ability to carry S-8 80mm unguided rockets. It can also carry Igla-S air-to-air missiles as part of the Strelets system. The helicopter is well protected with the President-S self-defense suite.
For the Russian navy’s Ka-52K Kamov is working on new weapons capabilities that are more applicable to a life at sea, according to NATO standards, bringing in foreign equipment or weapons.”
The Ka-52K is intended to serve from a variety of Russian navy vessels, but primarily the two Mistral-class amphibious assault vessels that Russia is buying from France. Ka-52K, will fly as soon as the French deliver Mistral vessels. When Mistral comes to St.Petersburg, the helicopter will be ready.
India has been identified as a good opportunity for the Ka-52. Kamov maintains that there is potential for sales there.
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Argentina's IA-63 Pampa III will have Russian ejection seat

The FAdeA president told reporters during a briefing at the Paris Air show Monday that the ban on the Martin-Baker ejection seat had been imposed by the government to “guarantee autonomy” of the new IA-63 Pampa III trainer/light attack aircraft.
Instead, the Argentine aircraft maker will turn to a Russian ejection-seat to supply the Pampa IIIs for the Argentine Air Force.
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Antonov seeks customers for An-70

Antonov is showing off its new-look An-70 military transport for the first time in the flying display at a Paris show, as it looks to lift further orders for the type.
Involved in a flight test campaign launched last year, following the integration of modern avionics equipment, the lone prototype's previous white colour scheme has been replaced with a more operational-looking grey.
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Appearance of first operational A400M, for French Air Force, at Paris Air Show

Just over 10 years on from the signature of a combined development and production contract for the A400M, one of the programme's first pair of customer aircraft is making its public debut.
The appearance at Le Bourget of aircraft MSN8 has some similarities with that of the A400M development example that took part in the last Paris air show. It will make a brief flypast of the site, before touching down and taking its place on the static display line.
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Aok French Company shows off mock-up of one-seat personal twin-jet, the Spacejet

French company Aok is showing off its one-seat multi-mission personal jet mock-up at Paris air show for the first time. The twin-engined aircraft, is dubbed the Spacejet.
Built from carbon, Kevlar and epoxy resin, the Spacejet is targeted at a host of markets, including the owner flyer; military and civil trainer; surveillance and border control; and the manned and unmanned drone sector.
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Navy’s F-35C Is Top Priority For New Lockheed Aeronautics Chief

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics new chief,told reporters at the Paris Airshow that his top priority now is to boost the U.S. Navy’s confidence in the F-35C.

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EUROFIGHTER SIGNS CONTRACT FOR METEOR INTEGRATION

Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has signed a weapon system integration contract with NETMA, the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, to facilitate and secure integration of MBDA’s Meteor Beyond Visual Range Missile system.
The contract was signed at the Paris Air Show 2013 in Le Bourget.
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Sagem Conducts Flight Tests of COMINT Electronic Warfare System On Patroller Drone

Between June 10 and 13, Sagem (Safran) carried out a new series of flight tests of its Patroller drone system in multi-sensor, multi-mission configuration, incorporating an airborne communications intelligence (COMINT) system.
Designed for military missions, the COMINT system was integrated by Sagem in an underwing pod. It provides interception and positioning functions, along with technical analysis of V/UHF communications, including for frequency-hopping transmitters.

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First Israeli Boeing 737 Flys C-MUSIC DIRCM Self-Protection System

Elbit Systems is presenting the newest member of the MUSIC Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) systems at the 2013 Paris Airshow.

Russia Hopes to Sell Su-35 Fighter Jets at Paris Air Show

Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport is planning to sign a number of export contracts on the delivery of advanced Su-35S fighter aircraft as well as Ka-52 helicopter gunships and Yak-130 combat trainers at the Paris Air Show.

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Cassidian Presents UAV Projects and Innovative Cyber Protection at Paris Air Show

Cassidian is proud to participate at the 50th edition of the Paris International Air Show held at Le Bourget Exhibition Center between the 17th and the 23rd June 2013. Cassidian has evolved dramatically to deliver innovation wherever it matters: in its technologies, its range of expertise and business approach. At the occasion of Paris Airshow 2013, Cassidian demonstrates its innovation breakthroughs, new programs and projects.

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