August 31, 2017
KCTV - North Korea Mars 12 ICBM That Flew Over Japan On 29 Aug 2017
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Kim Jong PUnG observing the launch of the HS-12 which overflew Japan
Kim Jong Un is pictured here observing the launch of the HS-12 which overflew #Japan yesterday pic.twitter.com/CsNSQTZh4a— Strategic Sentinel (@StratSentinel) August 29, 2017
Video gamers beat GA pilots at flying drones
A study by University of Liverpool found that video gamers are much better than general aviation pilots as operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
August 30, 2017
Philippine Air Force Personnel Train in US Air Base in Japan
A group of aircraft maintenance students from the Philippine Air Force and the USAF work together to remove the turbine from a C-130H Hercules training engine during an aircraft maintenance course on August 23, 2017, at Yokota AB. The course is the first bilateral Philippine U.S. Air Force aircraft maintenance class to be taught at Yokota by the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 15. (photos : USAF)
Learning Together – Philippine & U.S. Air Forces
Different uniforms, different languages, it made no difference as members of the Philippine Air Force and U.S. Air Force learned how to tear down and build up a C-130H Hercules engine during a training course conducted by the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 15.
Recently, the first class consisting of students from the Philippine and U.S. Air Force C-130H maintainers was conducted at the 374th Propulsion Flight hanger at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
The advanced training for C-130H Hercules maintainers in the Endo-Asia Pacific Region is done by a few members of the 373 TRS Det. 15. The instructors who teach the classes have different specialties in areas such as propulsion mechanics, avionics and electronics.
“This is the first time we have taught this class with students from the Philippine Air Force,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Angelica Ponce, 373 TRS Det. 15 aerospace propulsion instructor. “Aside from the different uniforms in the seats the class is no different.”
The course is an intermediate maintenance course where students learn how to take apart main engine components and put them back together.
“This is very important because we can get some new ideas with regards to the matters of the build of up of the engine,” said Philippine Air Force Technical Sgt. Eulogio Arong, 220th Airlift Wing maintenance specialist. “It’s quite different from our country so it is good to learn how other military’s complete their mission, and we can strengthen our relationship.”
According to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jacob Carmen, 373 TRS Det. 15 flight chief, a large part of the responsibility the U.S. Pacific Air Forces is to build and maintain a working relationship with the nations in the Pacific Region. This training strengthens bilateral relationships and interoperability between the two forces and sets a foundation for future engagements.
“The best part of this experience is seeing the students work together as a team,” said Ponce. “They work well together, and its great seeing them bond.”
For the students in the course it’s a unique experience.
“I’ve never worked side-by-side with anyone from a different country that’s also in the military. I think it’s awesome to have them here learning and it’s a good relationship builder between our two countries militaries.” said U.S. Airman 1st Class Foster Griffith, 374th Maintenance Squadron, aerospace propulsion apprentice and student. “I think it’s a really cool opportunity and I’m really happy to be a part of it.”
The Philippine Air Force students, have learned how to work on the C-130H engine and the various practices used by U.S. Air Force maintainers to ensure minimal error and highest efficiency standards.
“We will be taking what we learn here, the skills, the equipment, the practices and the organization of the shop and giving our supervision recommendations on how we can better our shop back home,” Philippine Air Force Airman 1st Class Alvin General, 220th Airlift Wing maintenance specialist.
According to Carmen through the professionalism and respect between the students to accomplish their common goal, they will be able to build a foundation of cooperation and friendship.
August 29, 2017
August 28, 2017
China Develops New RPG Defeating Net for AFVs
Close up of the Chinese flexible grid armour system, which is designed to neutralise incoming single high-explosive anti-tank warheads. (photo : Jane's)
China has developed a new armour system called Flexible Grid Armour (FGA), which is now being marketed for export by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO).
The FGA is designed to provide tracked and wheeled armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) with increased protection against anti-tank threats, such as the high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead fired by the widely deployed RPG-7 rocket propelled grenade (RPG) launcher.
The system comprises a tubular frame, which is attached a short distance from the hull of the platform and contains strands of taut wire that are secured by square links.
The taut wire is designed to neutralise the piezo-electric fuze of incoming HEAT warheads so that it does not detonate against the hull.
Negotiation about BT-3F with Indonesia is Under Way
Chief Designer of SKBM: a new tracked armored personnel carrier is being created for the Defense Ministry
Designed by the design bureau of the Kharkov Tractor Plant, the MT-LB tracked armored personnel carrier is obsolete and needs to be replaced. It will be replaced by the newest BT-3F machine, which is developed under the code "Armor". Sergey Abdulov, Chief Designer of the Special Machine-Building Design Bureau of Machine Building, told TASS on the fields of the International Military Technical Forum "Army-2017" how the new armored personnel carrier for the Russian army will be, as the "Kurganets-25" test and what will change in the modernized BMP- 3.
Let's start with BT-3F, this is a new project, so tell us more about it.
- The main direction of application of the new machine is the replacement of MT-LB and MT-LBU. BT-3F is a more advanced and more protected armored personnel carrier. Initially, the question of creating such a machine was supplied by a foreign customer to replace the BTR-50s in service.
Nevertheless, one must understand that in our country there are potential customers for this machine. For example, there are a number of enterprises that want to create different types of weapons on the basis of BT-3F - in particular, communications and control technology, command and staff cars and so on.
What is the status of this car? Is OCD open?
- We carry out a full-scale experimental design work commissioned by the Ministry of Defense under the code "Armor".
It is known that Indonesia wants to buy such an armored personnel carrier, are they negotiating with them?
- Negotiations are under way. By the way, cooperation with this country has been carried out for a long time. For example, our Indonesian partners have been using BMP-3F for several years in our production and are very satisfied.
Royal Thailand Air Force - T-50TH Made The First Flight
RTAF T-50TH made the first flight earlier this month at the KAI facility in South Korea.
Out of the requirement of 16 aircraf, RTAF order 4 T-50THs and the follow on order of 8 aircraft was confirmed in this fiscal year.
T-50TH is close to FA-50 in term of configuration with the BVR capability and datalink. RTAF will deploy the aircraft in the LIFT and attack mission.
At the factory of KAI manufacturer in South Korea The Royal Thai Air Force has provided four T-50THs in the first lot and added 8 more in the 2016 year with 16 requests to replace the L-39ZA/ART in the 401 Squadron.
India HAL's self-upgraded Hawk-i trainer to the nation
HAL Converts Jet Trainer Aircraft Into Combat-Ready Hawk
First airshow at JASDF Matsushima airbase since 2011 tsunami
Japan Air Self-Defense Force open the doors of Matsushima airbase to the public over the weekend for the first time after the base was devastated by the tsunami in 2011.
JMSDF SH-60J crashes, one rescued
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) SH-60J helicopter crashed off Aomori Prefecture on Aug. 26. There were four on board but only one crew member was rescued.
Israel signs contract for 17 F-35s
The Israeli government has signed the necessary paperwork for a follow-on order of 17 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters.
August 27, 2017
Myanmar AF: JF-17M no. 17-04 spotted
Myanmar AF: JF-17M no. 17-04 spotted. pic.twitter.com/wrIVcCV4Uh— @Rupprecht_A (@RupprechtDeino) August 26, 2017
Hezbollah drones can carry at least four drone bombs
Hezbollah drones can carry at least four drone bombs.— Nick Waters (@N_Waters89) August 26, 2017
Only just noticed this from the 27 July Hezbollah video: each number is a drone bomb. pic.twitter.com/xR0j8B1TuP
5 of the most dangerous runways in the world
5 of the most dangerous runways in the world pic.twitter.com/uz33cc8hnW— Business Insider (@businessinsider) August 26, 2017
August 26, 2017
10 days to fueling Indian Navy's new Arihant-class SSBN, the - INS Aridhaman
Representative photo
10 days to fueling the Aridhaman https://t.co/BbRchyXcq2 pic.twitter.com/VdajjZCn71— Bharat Karnad (@BharatKarnad) August 25, 2017
Exclusive: ‘Aridaman’, #India’s second #nuclear-armed #submarine, is ready for launch https://t.co/6so74ijkNr via @ThePrintIndia— Spectator Submarines (@OZD_CDE) August 24, 2017
Kazan Helicopters legendary Mi-8/17 production line
Inside #KazanHelicopters' legendary Mi-8/17 production line, video report to come / Many thanks @RusHeliCo! pic.twitter.com/vcpIH5PaNi— Air Recognition (@AirRecognition) August 25, 2017
Turkish Naval Ship crossing Bosphorous
Türk Deniz Kuvvetleri - BoÄŸaz GeçiÅŸi pic.twitter.com/RApLemcqLK— TSK (@TSKGnkur) August 25, 2017
August 25, 2017
J-10A takes off with beautiful engine exhaust plume
J-10A takes off with beautiful engine exhaust plume pic.twitter.com/2yJYYjQtzS— dafeng cao (@xinfengcao) August 25, 2017
Islamic State Releases Pictures Showing Attacks On SAA In Raqqa
#SYRIA#IslamicState Releases Pictures Showing Attacks On #SAA In #Raqqa. #TerrorMonitor pic.twitter.com/qpbtg9qnpv— Terrormonitor.org (@Terror_Monitor) August 25, 2017
August 24, 2017
LCS Gowind Frigate for Royal Malaysian Navy - August 24th Launch
View from eagle eye, pelancaran Kapal Kombat Litoral 1 (LCS) di Lumut.#LCS#TLDM pic.twitter.com/PtqJPJVQuJ— Farhan Razak (@farhannnrazak) August 24, 2017
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