June 30, 2018
Damaged Iranian Mohajer-6 UAV with Qaem guided bombs after emergency landing in Zahedan
Damaged Iranian Mohajer-6 UAV with Qaem guided bombs after emergency landing in Zahedan, Iranian province Sistan&Balouchistan near Pakistan border. . It seems that UAV was on mission against extremists from Jaish ul-Adl etc. that active on border. pic.twitter.com/nahSpAUZVc— Yuri Lyamin (@imp_navigator) June 29, 2018
Russia’s new Pantsir-SM air defence system spotted in Algeria
Russia’s new Pantsir-SM air defence system spotted in Algeriahttps://t.co/6zwZCdFTEj pic.twitter.com/zPumRqcaHy— Defence blog (@Defence_blog) June 29, 2018
Japanese ship JS Ise, Singaporean ship RSS Tenacious, Indian ship INS Sahyadri, and Philippine ships BRP Davao Del Sur and BRP Andres Bonifacio
Working together.#USSWilliamPLawrence sails with Japanese ๐ฏ๐ต ship JS Ise, Singaporean ๐ธ๐ฌ ship RSS Tenacious, Indian ๐ฎ๐ณ ship INS Sahyadri, and Philippine ๐ต๐ญ ships BRP Davao Del Sur and BRP Andres Bonifacio during a group sail formation in the #PacificOcean. #KnowYourMil pic.twitter.com/awTjUxJzF0— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) June 29, 2018
Russia’s stealthy UAV has started ground testing
Russia’s stealthy UAV – Hunter-B – has started ground testing, Interfax reports on Jun. 28.
MV-22 now has a SATCOM system
The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully integrated a Satellite Communication (SATCOM) system on the MV-22 Osprey.
Liaoning conducted its first night operations
Perhaps even more significant than the sea trials of the Type 001A carrier, the Liaoning conducted its first night operations today. A huge step forward for PLAN aviation and Chinese power projection. #China #Navy #Liaoning #avgeek pic.twitter.com/V0AWXkW3mL— Ian Keddie (@IanJKeddie) May 24, 2018
RIMPAC 2018 gets underway
Australia, Canada, Chile, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea
Ships and sailors from Australia, Canada, Chile, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea have arrived at Pearl Harbor in recent days as exercise #RIMPAC 2018 gets underway. #CapableAdaptivePartners pic.twitter.com/n4QWqT1PSD— U.S. Pacific Fleet (@USPacificFleet) June 27, 2018
RIMPAC 2018 gets underway
Australia, Canada, Chile, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea
Ships and sailors from Australia, Canada, Chile, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea have arrived at Pearl Harbor in recent days as exercise #RIMPAC 2018 gets underway. #CapableAdaptivePartners pic.twitter.com/n4QWqT1PSD— U.S. Pacific Fleet (@USPacificFleet) June 27, 2018
June 27, 2018
Two pilots killed as Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashes in Peshawar
Pakistan Air Force spokesperson said that a training jet of PAF crashed while landing near Bacha Khan International Airport on Tuesday, resulting in martyrdom of two pilots of PAF.
Pakistan Air Force said in a statement, "Pakistan Air Force reports with regret that a PAF FT-7PG trainer aircraft while recovering from a routine operational training mission crashed during landing at Peshawar air base. Rescue operation is in progress."
An inquiry board has been formed after the incident, said PAF spokesperson.
Official sources said the aircraft crashed around 11:40am near the customs landing runway. It is said that the plane crashed due to a technical fault.
Smoke could be seen rising from the vicinity of the airport after the incident.
An emergency was declared at the airport after the incident. However, airport sources said the rescue staff managed to douse the flames and clear the runway.
Azerbaijan parades the Turkish SOM cruise missile
It was reported last year that Azerbaijan is interested in acquiring the SOM cruise missile from Turkey. Now, the missile has appeared at a parade rehearsal to mark the country’s 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence.
General Atomics’ company-owned MQ-9B crossing the Atlantic to attend RIAT
General Atomics will bring its company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicle to the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) airshow next month and it intends to fly it from the company’s Flight Test and Training Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
South Korea chooses the P-8A
South Korea has decided against having an open competition to buy a new maritime patrol aircraft and has chosen the Boeing P-8A instead.
People have restarted protesting against the Iran's Regime
#BREAKING: In second day of #Tehran's Grand Bazaar strike, hundreds of shopping malls and bazaars are not only closed in the capital rather in other cities of #Iran. People have restarted protesting against the #Iran's Islamic Regime. #IranRegimeChange #IranStrikes #RezaPahlavi pic.twitter.com/44D0EPZhgg— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) June 26, 2018
US Army awards Lockheed Martin contract for ATACMS missiles
US Army awards Lockheed Martin contract for ATACMS missileshttps://t.co/EKvmWROg5O pic.twitter.com/J8qAZJ93TT— Defence blog (@Defence_blog) June 26, 2018
An aviation brigade of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently carried out a live-fire drill
#ICYMI An aviation brigade of the #Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently carried out a live-fire drill for better aerial and air-ground coordination in northwest #China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region pic.twitter.com/t29ivNMUrU— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) June 25, 2018
The Israeli Navy makes sure to keep the beaches protected and clean
The Israeli Navy makes sure to keep the beaches protected and clean pic.twitter.com/574kxkNihx— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) June 25, 2018
An abandoned, demolished German Tiger II heavy tank, photographed two years after the Battle of the Bulge, December 1946
An abandoned, demolished German Tiger II heavy tank, photographed two years after the Battle of the Bulge, December 1946. #WW2 pic.twitter.com/sKQpf06O7W— WWII Pictures (@WWIIpix) June 25, 2018
SA-2 in a low-level pass with incredible BVR configuration
SA-2 in a low-level pass with incredible BVR configuration. By: C. McGreevy pic.twitter.com/ThlF0ryaWK— ู ุญู ุฏ ุจู ุฎุงูุฏ (@MbKS15) June 15, 2018
Islamic State Claims Downing Of A Drone Belonging To SDF In Baghuz Area Of Deir Ez Zor
#IRAQ#IslamicState Claims Downing Of A Drone Belonging To #SDF In Baghuz Area Of #DeirEzZor. #TerrorMonitor pic.twitter.com/iVnYVFQROU— Terrormonitor.org (@Terror_Monitor) June 25, 2018
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Releases Pictures Showing Attack On SAA In Jebal Turkman Of Latakia
#SYRIA— Terrormonitor.org (@Terror_Monitor) June 21, 2018
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (#HTS) Releases Pictures Showing Attack On #SAA In Jebal Turkman Of #Latakia. #TerrorMonitor pic.twitter.com/Zb2sEKcjMF
Islamic State Executing Of 5 Men Accuses Of Tribal Fighters In The West Of Sinniyah City In Salahuddin
#IRAQ— Terrormonitor.org (@Terror_Monitor) June 23, 2018
WARNING! #GRAPH PICS: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. #IslamicState Executing Of 5 Men Accuses Of #Tribal Fighters In The West Of #Sinniyah City In #Salahuddin. #TerrorMonitor pic.twitter.com/KCmVh5wcZd
Three more F-35s delivered to Israel
The Israeli Air Force just announced that three more F-35s have been delivered to the country and will enter operational service soon.
Israel fired Patriot missile at UAV approaching from Syria
Israel confirmed that it fired a Patriot missile at an unmanned aerial vehicle that was approaching from its border with Syria on Jun. 26.
New Zealand expected to buy 4 P-8As
New Zealand’s Defence Minister Ron Mark is expected to propose to his cabinet colleagues a decision by the military to buy four Boeing P-8As to replace the P3K.
June 21, 2018
Canadian HMCS Windsor returns to Halifax under sunny skies after a five-month deployment in the Mediterranean
HMCS Windsor returns to #Halifax under sunny skies after a five-month deployment in the Mediterranean pic.twitter.com/4DrpO598yh— Aly Thomson (@alythomson) June 20, 2018
Qatar has ordered SNIPER advanced targeting pod to equip its fleet of Rafale, F-15QA and Typhoon
Qatar has ordered SNIPER advanced targeting pod to equip its fleet of Rafale, F-15QA and Typhoon. Lockheed Martin noted that the integration of SNIPER pod efforts on Rafale are ongoing with flight trials in progress. Rafale will be 10th aircraft type integrated with SNIPER pod pic.twitter.com/z5ZCYVEtSH— Abdulmoiz (@abdulmoiz1990) June 20, 2018
How NATO members work together to provide quick and accurate artillery fire in spite of language differences
With 29 nations and a variety of languages and systems, learn how #NATO members work together to provide quick and accurate artillery fire. pic.twitter.com/32rUcSYw9g— NATO (@NATO) June 20, 2018
German prisoners are led past Churchill tanks and Kangaroo infantry carriers near Tilburg, 28 October 1944
German prisoners are led past Churchill tanks and Kangaroo infantry carriers near Tilburg, 28 October 1944. pic.twitter.com/3sABnQW07B— War History Online (@WarHistoryOL) June 21, 2018
Kongsberg gets $26 million contract to integrate NSM for German Navy
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has given Kongsberg a $26 million contract for the integration of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) on Germany Navy vessels
Airbus to offer helicopter armed with HForce for Japan’s AH-X contest
Airbus has decided against offering its Tiger attack helicopter for Japan’s AH-X attack helicopter contest that will replace its AH-1S.
Bangladesh orders more K-8 jets
The Bangladesh Air Force has ordered more K-8 jet trainers from China.
International Yoga Day on board Japan Navy ship JS Ise & and Indian Navy’s INS Sahyadri
#AYUSH #ZindagiRaheKhush Yoga being practiced at high seas with Japanese Navy @JMSDF_PAO JS Ise & INS Sahyadri to commemorate #IDY2018 @DefenceMinIndia @nsitharaman @moayush pic.twitter.com/4SCs46XxXo— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 20, 2018
June 20, 2018
Otokar debuts its Light Tank in Paris
Otokar, a Koรง Group company, debuted its TULPAR Light Tank for the first time at Eurosatory 2018, Europe's largest defense industry exhibition in Paris, France between June 11th and 15th. Within its wide product range Otokar will also display its ARMA, COBRA II, KAYA II and COBRA armored vehicles with superior mobility as well as ballistic and mine protection along with turret systems.
Otokar TULPAR Light Tank stands out with its mobility, fire power and protection. The vehicle is integrated with CMI Cockerill®'s 3105 turret with autoloader, which is capable of firing all kinds of 105 mm NATO ammunition and the Falarick Gun Launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile (GLATGM) with its high pressure 105 mm tank gun.The Fire Control System (FCS) with fully stabilized day/night (thermal imaging) sights and coincidence firing logic provides high first-round hit probability against static or moving targets and Hunter-Killer Capability provides single and multiple target engagements. CMI Cockerill® 3105 turret has a two-man crew.
TULPAR Light Tank offers effective solution for missions requiring high fire and destructive power. Thanks to its superior mobility, TULPAR Light Tank can operate in diverse terrains where the Main Battle Tanks cannot serve due to their weight and size; like bridge capacities or in built up areas.
TULPAR is designed as a multi-purpose vehicle platform in regards to users' needs of diverse missions. The vehicle offers an ideal platform for the light tank. Tested in the toughest climate conditions and the most challenging terrains, TULPAR features a modular armor technology that can be configured and scaled according to threats as well as the best mine protection in its class.
TULPAR can be integrated with active protection systems and has the capacity to accommodate 3 crew (Commander, gunner and driver) plus 2 personnel. Its outstanding Integrated Logistic Support System provides low lifecycle support costs.
Thailand, China Progress Plans to Establish Joint Industrial Facility
Thailand and China have advanced plans to establish a facility to support Chinese-made military vehicles in Thailand such as the VT4 MBT seen here. (photo : 77kaoded)
Thailand and China have progressed plans to set up a jointly run defence industrial facility in the Southeast Asian country that will be focused on supporting Chinese land systems operated by the Royal Thai Army (RTA).
State-run news in Thailand reported the industrial facility will be established later this year. The project, it reported, was the subject of bilateral discussions on 12 June between the Chinese military and RTA chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart, who is currently on an official visit to Beijing.
State-run news added that Gen Sitthisart also discussed with Chinese counterparts the progress of two major RTA procurement programmes: its order of VT4 main battle tanks and its planned acquisition of VN-1 armoured personnel carriers. Both platforms are produced by the China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO).
The RTA has so far ordered 38 VT4s over two orders in 2016 and 2017, worth a combined THB7 billion (USD218 million). An initial batch of 28 VT4s arrived in Thailand in late 2017. Jane’s understands that additional orders of the type – the export version of the MBT-3000 – are expected to meet an overall RTA requirement of more than 100 MBTs.
Jane’s understands that the proposed VN-1 acquisition has not yet been set to contract, although the Thai government has ring-fenced THB2.3 billion (USD68 million) for the procurement of an initial 38 units.