Bahrain’s Viper attack helo makes debut at BIAS 2022, whole fleet expected by 2023

Bahrain’s Viper attack helo makes debut at BIAS 2022, whole fleet expected by 2023
Bahrain’s Viper attack helo makes debut at BIAS 2022, whole fleet expected by 2023

The gulf nation will get 12 birds, munitions and related parts in a $911 million deal.

Tunisian Air Force receives first of 8 T-6C trainers from Textron

Tunisian Air Force receives first of 8 T-6C trainers from Textron
Tunisian Air Force receives first of 8 T-6C trainers from Textron

Tunisian pilots are currently training with the new aircraft in the US ahead of transfer to the North African nation.

Bahrain to receive first batch of Block 70 F-16s in early 2024

Bahrain to receive first batch of Block 70 F-16s in early 2024
Bahrain to receive first batch of Block 70 F-16s in early 2024

Royal Bahraini Air Force commander said delivery had been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bahrain’s new AH-1Z attack helos matter as much for politics as firepower

Bahrain’s new AH-1Z attack helos matter as much for politics as firepower
Bahrain’s new AH-1Z attack helos matter as much for politics as firepower

While it’s comforting to imagine that US hardware will only be directed at terrorists and Iranian threats, “Bahrain’s history of suppressing internal dissent with external weaponry suggests that these choppers may end up serving a police function during times of crisis, as well.”

Gulf Countries, US Must Boost 4th & 5th Fifth Gen Fighter Data Sharing

Gulf Countries, US Must Boost 4th & 5th Fifth Gen Fighter Data Sharing
Gulf Countries, US Must Boost 4th & 5th Fifth Gen Fighter Data Sharing

Arab countries are looking at ways to better learn how to integrate fourth generation fighters with fifth generation platforms of allies.