December 31, 2017
Rumored footage of this evening's terrorist attack on an oil pipeline in Iran's Khuzestan province
Rumored footage of this evening's terrorist attack on an oil pipeline in #Iran's Khuzestan province. pic.twitter.com/7tofVaDonF
— Intel Crab (@IntelCrab) December 30, 2017
In this latest time's missiles firing trial, Wing Loong Ⅱ UAV set a new record, 5 shots 5 hits
In this latest time's missiles firing trial, Wing Loong Ⅱ UAV set a new record, 5 shots 5 hits. pic.twitter.com/0e5Xj6tVBr— dafeng cao (@xinfengcao) December 30, 2017
December 30, 2017
Meanwhile in Iran
#IranianProtests: #Police attack protesters in the streets as #demonstrations erupted over the country's economic woeshttps://t.co/MzmSFwOZ0U pic.twitter.com/3rMmh27k0M— Arab News (@Arab_News) December 30, 2017
Indian Air Force retires MiG-21 T-96, MiG-27ML
Another Indian Air Force type withdrawn from use and this time it is the MiG-27ML, which flew its final mission on 28 December 2017 from Hasimara AFS. Though the last MiG-27ML has been retired, they are not the last swing wing aircraft in service. #avgeek Photo via Hans van Herk pic.twitter.com/tXCY1T0hfP— Scramble (@scramble_nl) December 29, 2017
Sharp Sword UAV model unveiled
Sharp Sword UAV model unveiled. pic.twitter.com/KNoGztW94G— dafeng cao (@xinfengcao) December 29, 2017
S-300 PS of 1490 AD Rgt St.Petersburg area
#SAM: S-300 PS of 1490 AD Rgt St.Petersburg area_5P85S & 5P85D TELs pic.twitter.com/MBiaSRlu3Q— tamydoolittle (@border9999) December 29, 2017
Test pilot Steve “Bull” Schmidt flies a Boeing 'hat trick'
Most ❤️’d of @BoeingDefense 2017:— Boeing Defense (@BoeingDefense) December 29, 2017
1 pilot, 3 planes, 1 day.
Test pilot Steve “Bull” Schmidt flies a #Boeing 'hat trick'. https://t.co/DKr6IfA3sz#F15 #EA18G #NewBoeingTX pic.twitter.com/ve2ZebpFx1
All-electric off road vehicle goes from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds
All-electric off road vehicle goes from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds. pic.twitter.com/XEpvtAAQMt
— Futurism (@futurism) December 29, 2017
Hyperloop One is one step closer to setting a new standard for transportation
Hyperloop One is one step closer to setting a new standard for transportation. pic.twitter.com/9hfFcLBgGn— Futurism (@futurism) December 29, 2017
December 29, 2017
Besides Patton's Third Army, also reporters reached the town to capture this victory for the home front
Besides Patton's Third Army, also reporters reached the town to capture this victory for the home front.— WWII Pictures (@WWIIpix) December 28, 2017
See here an interview with a Sherman tank crew. #WW2 pic.twitter.com/tlqQD1G6QA
December 28, 2017
Qatar Joint Special Force Turkish made armored vehicles NMS and EJDER YALÇIN during National Day military parade
[VIDEO]: Qatar Joint Special Force Turkish made armored vehicles NMS and EJDER YALÇIN during National Day military parade .. Qatar will buy 400 EJDER YALÇIN and 100 NMS .. any idea about the missiles over first 2 NMS vehicles? pic.twitter.com/SihaA2s11W— Abdulmoiz (@abdulmoiz1990) December 28, 2017
Saudi-led Coalition surveillance drone observing a #Houthi operative carrying SAM-7 anti-aircraft missile
VIDEO: #Saudi-led Coalition surveillance drone observing a #Houthi operative carrying SAM-7 anti-aircraft missile near the Kingdom's southern borders. AF airstrike finally wiped them all out. pic.twitter.com/HCONF4vqvp
— محمد بن خالد (@MbKS15) December 28, 2017
Rogue Pakistan Army backed Taliban commannder Musa Khan alias Ansary killed at Afghan Army Ops
Pakistan backed #Taliban cmndr Musa khan covered name Ansary killed at #AfghanArmy Ops .#AfghanForces pic.twitter.com/BuDhwflZ2R— Afghan Army 🇦🇫 (@ArmyAFG) December 28, 2017
Russia test launched a Topol-E ballistic missile from Kapustin Yar missile test range
An unknown ballistic missile (most likely Russian) or satellite flying over North of Iran was spotted by citizens of Tabriz, Orumiyeh, and Sanandaj minutes ago. #IRIADF Iranian Air Defense Force is now studying the case. pic.twitter.com/Jm263LoDer— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) December 26, 2017
Turkey confirms purchase of two S-400 air defense missile systems
Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli confirmed on Dec. 27 that two S-400 air defense missile systems comprising of four batteries have been purchased for $2.5 billion.
December 27, 2017
Long March-2C launched Yaogan-30 03 satellites
A Long March-2C (长征二号丙) rocket launched the third group of three Yaogan-30 (遥感三十号) remote sensing satellites from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Sichuan province, on 25 December 2017, at 19:44 UTC (03:44 local time). According to official sources, the satellites entered their preset orbit.
December 26, 2017
RTAF Demonstrates The LITENING Pod
RTAF demonstrates the LITENING pod along with the GBU-12 laser-guided bomb on board the Gripen fighter during the air operation demonstration in the annual Aerial Weaponry Competition. The LITENING pod was ordered for the Gripen at the same time with the Sniper AT that would be equipped on F-16.
LITENING is a high-performance targeting pod that capable to equip on board various platform. It is reported that RTAF has 6 pods on their inventory.
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Gets Boost with Construction of Three Offshore Patrol Vessels
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will soon be able to protect the country’s coasts with a wider range, following the start of construction of three Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs).
The keel of vessels, the Damen 1800-class designed in the Netherlands, were laid at the TH Heavy Engineering (THEE) Berhad shipyard at the Pulau Indah Industrial Park and will be completed at the cost of RM740 million.
MMEA director-general Admiral (M) Datuk Zulkifli Abu Bakar told Malay Mail the vessels are a “game changer” and would help the agency cope with the myriad of threats in the country’s waters.
“We have 256 assets at our disposal including ships and aircraft but these are insufficient for monitoring and enforcement of the country’s 614,158 sq km territorial waters.
“This is why there has to be a constant flow of new and capable assets to maintain the ability for force projection beyond the shallows of our coasts,” he said.
Zulkifli added that most patrol vessels operated by the agency are over 30-years-old and do not have the “endurance” or operational range for sustained operations.
“The most critical element is that our assets lack the ability to persist at sea due to their short or limited operational range. This will change with the delivery of the new OPVs,” he said.
“The wide variety of challenges we have to cope with from illegal fishing to human trafficking and illegal sand mining and general encroachment of our waters requires flexible multi-mission craft with long operational ranges.”
THHE had prior to this built six of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s New Generation Patrol Craft.
Measuring 83 metres long and nearly 14 metres wide the OPVs are able to conduct three-week patrols at a time and pack an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in addition to their on-board 30 mm SMASH Remote Controlled Stabilised Naval Gun manufactured in Turkey.
With a top speed of 21 knots, the vessels will be able to conduct operations up to the limits of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone, making them effective against illegal fishing vessels that typically skirt the maritime border.
They carry a crew of 70 with room for 20 passengers or suspects and are equipped with Fast Interceptor Craft for boarding inspections and search and medical facilities for rescue operations.
The vessels are expected to be ready by February 2020.
Boeing Delivers Initial Next-Generation Battlespace Communications System to ADF
Ahead of schedule, Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the initial equipment of an Australian-designed and manufactured battlespace communications solution for the Australian Defence Force (ADF), a major milestone for a system that will transform how the Australian military communicates in the field.
Under the AUD$650 million contract for the ADF’s Project Currawong, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA), a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, achieved Initial Material Release for the transit case version of its networked communications solution. The system transfers secure wideband voice, data and video services over wireless and wired infrastructure between Australia’s land-based deployed forces and headquarters.
BDA Vice President and Managing Director Darren Edwards said the initial delivery ahead of schedule to the Commonwealth of Australia proved Boeing’s ability and agility in supporting the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
“Boeing’s success in creating the hardware and software that meets Australia’s battlespace communications needs within a complex fixed price development program is testament to our partnership with our customer as well as our growing Australian supply chain supporting this important capability,” said Edwards.
“Together, we’ve designed, built, tested and manufactured an Australian-made, highly scalable and agile networking solution to ensure Australia gets exactly what it needs: a communications solution matched to operate in an ever-evolving threat environment.”
Boeing has provided defence personnel from 7th Combat Signal Regiment and 1 Signal Regiment based at Enoggera Barracks and 1 Combat Communications Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley with training and equipment deliveries to use the system ahead of Exercise Hamel in 2018.
This first tranche of the equipment delivered includes 18 deployable communication nodes and an Australian fixed strategic communications anchor site. This incorporates Boeing’s core communication system components, the network access module (NAM) and mission system management (MSM), which connect and manage the communication bearers and services Boeing and its partners are bringing to the program.
Boeing will also design a vehicle mounted version of the solution in parallel with the ongoing rollout of the transit case version to additional Army and Air Force units.
Thailand Start Testing VT-4 MBT
New VT4 tanks of Royal Thai Army during live-fire military exercise
The Royal Thai Army has released pictures of its recently delivered Norinco-made VT4 main battle tanks (MBT) during live-fire military exercise.
Since that time, the Royal Thai Army has received the first batch of 28 VT4 main battle tanks (MBT) produced by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO). The procurement of the 28 Chinese tanks was approved early last year.
According to Bangkok Post, the tanks were commissioned at the 3rd Cavalry Division at the Prem Tinsulanonda Military Camp in Khon Kaen’s Nam Phong after the completion of the inspection.
VT4 is a Chinese third generation main battle tank built by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) for overseas export. It is an upgraded variant of the MBT2000 (VT-1) and the latest tank model from the Type 90-II tank family.
December 25, 2017
Houthis targeting a military technical with ATGM in Nihm Sanaa Yemen
December 24, 2017
Low-cost drones deliver life saving supplies in mere minutes
Low-cost drones deliver life saving supplies in mere minutes. pic.twitter.com/XkaNL2Z74O— Futurism (@futurism) December 23, 2017
Spitfire. The name spitfire came from the startup flames out of the exhaust
Spitfire. The name spitfire came from the startup flames out of the exhaust! pic.twitter.com/5sNcGLqLwf
— antonella martinez (@fionaantonella2) December 23, 2017
China World's largest amphibious aircraft AG600 makes maiden flight in Zhuhai
#China World's largest amphibious aircraft #AG600 makes maiden flight in Zhuhai, with max flight range of 4500km 19:30 onwards in videohttps://t.co/W7Uzl7OvAS pic.twitter.com/a6pZN1FCHK— 卫纳夜格@Raj (@rajfortyseven) December 24, 2017
After a short taxiing, AG600 took to the sky for the first time at Zhuhai airport this morning. pic.twitter.com/B2M9JrGE2J— dafeng cao (@xinfengcao) December 24, 2017
First Swiss woman to be selected for fighter pilot conversion course
The Swiss Air Force could have its first woman fighter pilot next year when 1st. Lt. Fanny “Shotty” Cholet graduates from her F/A-18 conversion course next year.
South Korea said to planning to buy another 20 F-35As
South Korean newspaper Joongang Ilbo says Seoul is preparing to place another order for 20 Lockheed Martin F-35As.
A400M refuels six Spanish F/A-18s in single flight
The A400M has demonstrated that it can deliver fuel to six F/A-18s in a single mission during a recent air-to-air refueling (AAR) human factors certification flight on Dec. 13.
December 23, 2017
Seen over LA
Nuclear alien UFO from North Korea pic.twitter.com/GUIHpKkkp5— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 23, 2017
December 22, 2017
India all set to acquire last white-tail C-17
The Indian Air Force is set to acquire the last Boeing white-tail C-17 strategic transport aircraft after the defense acquisition committee cleared the procurement.
