Chen Chuanren
Asia Correspondent

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saudi Arabia Buying and Building Chinese Armed Drones

Big new deals follow previous imports by the Kingdom; other countries also buying Chinese UCAVs to avoid Western export restrictions.
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Aircraft

Vietnam's Air Force Shops for New Trainer Jet

The nation reportedly favors the Yak-130, since it can simulate the Su-30 fighters already in service
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Aircraft

LIMA Show Reveals Malaysian Indecision Over Military Needs

Various requirements for new fighters and helicopters remain unfulfilled, with only A400M airlifters delivered.
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Aircraft

Malaysia Again Says It Will Boost Maritime Surveillance

The country is under-invested in aircraft to patrol its troubled waters.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Aims for H130 Sales in Malaysia

Company v-p sees potential for the H130 light single helicopter in corporate, private and tourism operations in the region
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Aircraft

Malaysian Hawks To Be Upgraded

The single-seat Mk208 light attack version will be renewed by BAE Systems in partnership with Airod.
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Airlines

AAPA Projects Positive Asia Outlook but Geopolitics a Concern

Tightening immigration policies stand to thwart growth in demand for air travel
Aircraft

Singapore Reveals Modifications to IAI Heron Systems

The MALE UAV has achieved full operating capability after local enhancements to communications and training systems.
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Aircraft

Malindo Air To Serve as Launch Operator for Boeing 737 Max 8

Malaysian low-fare carrier to start service between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in early May
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Aircraft

Production of China’s New Airlifter Confirmed

But the Y-20 will also be re-engined, and future use as a satellite launcher is foreseen.
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Aircraft

Vietnam Buys More Defense Equipment from Israel

A second batch of Spyder air defense missiles has arrived, and Vietnam could be Elbit’s customer for a major Mi-17 helicopter upgrade.
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Aircraft

China’s FC-31 Fighter May Be Slated for Carrier Ops

A second prototype has flown, showing modifications. Meanwhile, export marketing continues.
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