Defense Rivals Expand UAE Indigenous Aircraft Ambitions

TA-20

Acknowledging Emirati financial support for TA-20 development, Zhongke printed “Hamdan” on the fuselage in tribute to Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.

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Eight years after Calidus revealed plans to develop a light attack aircraft in the country, the Emirati defense manufacturer finally rolled out the first production example at the Dubai Airshow. United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan unveiled the Calidus B-250 turboprop...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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