January 22, 2011 Military Aviation News

Brazil Buys UAVs and Upgrades AMX, but Defers Fighter Choice

01/22/2011

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) made two defense procurement decisions, but deferred the long-pending choice of a new combat aircraft. It bought an unspecified number of Hermes 450 UAV systems from the Brazilian subsidiary of Elbit Systems.

Multibillion-dollar fighter jet buy ‘best value for Canada’: General

01/22/2011

Canada’s top soldier is defending a multibillion-dollar deal to buy U.S.-made fighter jets even as the Liberals zero in on the issue as Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s potential Achilles’ heel in the next campaign.

Hawker Beechcraft eyes special missions opportunities in the Middle East

01/22/2011

The Wichita, US-based company is forecasting strong growth in the private aviation sector in the region but sees a special emphasis in special missions such as maritime patrol and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance to commercial applications such as photographic, air ambulance, flight inspection, weather modifications and transportation for government officials.

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