BAE's Typhoon, Hawk at Dubai 2005

DUBAI— Typhoon, a new generation swing-role combat aircraft, and Hawk, a cost-effective advanced jet trainer, will take centre stage at the Dubai 2005 air show where BAE Systems — the international systems, defence and aerospace company — demonstrates its diverse range of defence capabilities and technological excellence.

A global leader in the development, delivery, and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea, BAE Systems will be spotlighting its air capability, Homeland Security solutions and ambition to create new partnerships in the Middle East, including the key markets of the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (AGCC).

In addition to a full scale replica of the world leading Typhoon fighter, and Typhoon cockpit demonstrator on the Dubai 2005 flightline, the Hawk avionics cockpit demonstrator will be on displayed the BAE Systems stand at the event.

Other systems exhibited will be BAE's Systems Advanced Reconnaissance System (ARS), a dual-band long to medium range, podded recce system; an advanced helmet mounted display that projects vital information, with image intensified real-world overlays, onto a pilot's visor; the Digital Light Engine Head-Up Display, which can be retro-fitted and significantly reduces through-life costs; the Skyeye UAV system that can remain aloft for 12 hours while carrying a 100kg payload and Matador, a system that protects a wide variety of multi-engine jet transport aircraft against first generation IR missile threats.

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