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Global Defense Market
November 2019
DSEI JAPAN NEWS: Japanese Companies Use First-of-its-Kind Trade Show to Display Weapon Systems
MAKUHARI, Japan — Billed as Japan’s first “fully integrated” defense trade show, the DSEI Japan conference being held in a small portion of the nation’s largest convention center brought out local defense contractors, big and small, to display their wares to potential international customers. -
Global Defense Market
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Air Power
November 2019
DUBAI AIR SHOW NEWS: Israel Still Considering Boeing F-15IA Purchase
By Connie LeeDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Boeing is still in talks with Israel on a potential F-15IA buy, according to a company official. -
International
November 2019
DSEI JAPAN NEWS: New Threats Prompt Japanese Military to Refocus R&D
New threats in domains such as space, cyberspace and the electro-magnetic realm have caused Japan’s Ministry of Defense to rethink its research-and-development priorities, a government scientist said Nov. 19. -
International
November 2019
DUBAI AIR SHOW NEWS: UAE to Purchase Additional GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft
By Connie LeeThe Emirati Ministry of Defence plans to order two additional GlobalEye airborne early warning platforms from Swedish defense company Saab, officials announced Nov. 19 at the Dubai Air Show. -
International
November 2019
DUBAI AIR SHOW NEWS: Egypt Risks U.S. Sanctions with Russian Fighter Jet Purchase
By Connie LeeEgypt’s decision to buy over 20 Su-35 Russian fighter jets earlier this year may lead to sanctions from the United States, a U.S. official said Nov. 18. -
Viewpoint
November 2019
Trustworthy AI - Why Does It Matter?
All technology demands trust, especially technology that is new or unprecedented. We’ve seen it across time for disruptive technologies; the combustion engine, the airplane and the automobile all required some element of trust in order for society to adopt and embrace the new system. Trust that the technology would be reliable. Trust that the technology would be safe. Trust that the technology would be used appropriately and contribute to the betterment of society. -
Air Power
November 2019
DUBAI AIR SHOW NEWS: T-7A Red Hawk May Move Beyond Training Purposes for International Customers
By Connie LeeBoeing has been talking to overseas customers about using its T-7 Red Hawk training aircraft for different purposes, a company official said Nov. 18. -
Emerging Technologies
November 2019
DSEI JAPAN NEWS: Japan Maps Out Vision for Hypersonic Vehicles
MASUHARI, Japan — Japan wants to join the United States, China and Russia in the hypersonics arms race by developing a cruise missile capable of reaching Mach 5 or above by 2030, according to a document distributed by the nation’s Ministry of Defense at a trade show. -
Cyber
November 2019
DUBAI AIR SHOW NEWS: Raytheon Works to Bolster Cybersecurity in the Middle East
By Connie LeeDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Raytheon is working to improve cybersecurity in the Middle East as countries in the region pursue advanced technologies.
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