The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service in the United States Air Force in 1978, and other than the F-15 Eagle which is two years older it remains the oldest fighter in the world that is still in production today. The Falcon has seen more airframes produced than any other fourth generation fighter, being the most… Continue reading The Best F-16 Ever? How Capable is the United Arab Emirates’ F-16E/F Desert Falcon
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THAAD made its first intercept against an incoming Houthi ballistic missile in the UAE
On January 17, 2022 the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) was used in combat for the first time. One of the UAE (United Arab Emirates) batteries launched at a hostile missile and destroyed it. The Iranian missile was launched from Yemen and accompanied by cruise missiles and armed UAVs. Iran wants the UAE to… Continue reading THAAD made its first intercept against an incoming Houthi ballistic missile in the UAE
Middle East oil producer giants Air force power comparison
The Middle East is rich in oil. As we all know, this hot, desert and desert land should be a barren land, but because of the rich oil resources underground, some countries in the Middle East seem to have a cornucopia. For example, Saudi Arabia, a major oil producer in the Middle East, such as… Continue reading Middle East oil producer giants Air force power comparison
South Korea snatched $3 billion air defence contract from Russia
A Gulf giant has vehemently rejected Russia’s S-400 air defence system and spent more than 3 billion USD to own the Korean “KM-SAM” air defence system. According to the official news published with the Korean media, during the visit of President Moon Jae-in to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), representatives of the two countries officially… Continue reading South Korea snatched $3 billion air defence contract from Russia
After Philippines, UAE could be next to buy Indian Brahmos missile
Earlier this week, the made in India missile was tested successfully with an extended range from indigenous guided stealth missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam. Export of the Indo-Russian BrahMos Missile to the Philippines is confirmed. Once the contract is inked before the month ends, India will be joining the elite group of countries which export missiles… Continue reading After Philippines, UAE could be next to buy Indian Brahmos missile
Rafale F4: Why The UAE Spent $19 Billion On This French Fighter Jet
Rafale F4 Headed to the UAE: The United Arab Emirates is set to become a major military aviation player in the Middle East after a jaw-dropping $19 billion purchase of advanced fighter jets and helicopters from France. Abu Dhabi agreed to buy 80 F4 Rafales, the most advanced version of the fighter jet, and 12 H225M Caracal medium-lift… Continue reading Rafale F4: Why The UAE Spent $19 Billion On This French Fighter Jet
Indian Air force Tejas Fighters Land In UAE For Dubai Air Show
Three Tejas fighters, Five Advanced Light Helicopters Dhruvs of the Sarang Team, and 10 Hawk 132s of the Suryakiran team will be taking part in the Dubai Air Show. Three Tejas fighters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) landed in the UAE earlier today to participate in the biennial Dubai Air Show scheduled to be… Continue reading Indian Air force Tejas Fighters Land In UAE For Dubai Air Show
Another Chinese made drone shot down by Houthis
Wing Long II unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) is seen as the pride of China’s defense industry. However, this weapon was repeatedly shot down by the Houthis in the Middle East. The UCAV Wing Loong II is hailed by the Chinese media as the most powerful unmanned combat aircraft in the world today. However, in… Continue reading Another Chinese made drone shot down by Houthis