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Defense / Military Aircraft

Indian Air Force Negotiating for Additional Russian MiG-29s

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 - by Daniel Darling

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Russia over an urgent procurement of additional MiG-29 jet fighters.  The discussed purchase would involve 21 additional MiG-29s to …

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Rafale figher with Qatar paint scheme
Middle East / Military Aircraft

Qatar Formally Receives First Dassault Rafale

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Qatari Air Force has officially received its first Dassault Rafale fighter jet

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Media & Podcasts

Qatar Fighter Jet Build-Up

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

VIDEO – Qatar is engaging in a major upgrade of its fighter capabilities.

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Military Aircraft / North America

Dassault Exits Canadian Fighter Competition

November 8, 2018January 15, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

Dassault Aviation has pulled its Rafale fighter jet out of Canada’s CF-18 replacement competition, expressing concerns about interoperability and intelligence sharing requirements for Ottawa’s future fighter. The concern appears to …

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Military Aircraft / North America

Canada Issues Draft Solicitation for Fighter Jet Competition

November 1, 2018January 15, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

Canada issued a draft solicitation for its CF-18 Hornet replacement program, giving bidders until the end of the year to provide feedback before a formal request for proposals is released …

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Defense / Geopolitics / Middle East

Egypt Leverages Diversified Arms Suppliers to Escape U.S. Pressure

July 10, 2018January 16, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Earlier this month, La Tribune reported that France and Egypt are moving forward on negotiations for another sale of Dassault Rafale fighter …

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Military Aircraft

Qatar Option for Rafales Comes Into Effect

March 28, 2018January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

A Qatari order for more Dassault Rafale fighter jets has come into effect. In a statement on March 27, 2018, Dassault Aviation announced that a Qatari order for a dozen …

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Geopolitics

Qatar Looking to Purchase More Fighter Jets, Armored Vehicles

December 5, 2017January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

Qatar is close to completing a deal for French fighter jets and armored vehicles. A French presidential source told Reuters this week that a France is “close to finalizing” a …

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Military Aircraft

Egypt Seeks Additional Dassault Rafales

October 24, 2017January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

Egypt and France are involved in discussions over another purchase of Rafale fighter jets. During his visit to France this week, Egyptian President Abdel Fateh el-Sisi will speak with French …

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Military Aircraft

Qatar Signs LOI for 24 Eurofighter Typhoons

September 18, 2017January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

Over the weekend, Qatar signed a letter of intent to purchase fighter jets from the United Kingdom. British Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon traveled to Qatar to meet with Qatar’s …

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