Check out this amazing timelapse video 😮— RIMPAC (@RimofthePacific) July 30, 2018
Taken from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), looking back at the RIMPAC Fleet from the set up of the photo exercise (PHOTOEX) to when the ships start pulling away.#RIMPAC #RIMPAC2018 #CapableAdaptivePartners pic.twitter.com/38ksYkUc5R
July 31, 2018
Time Lapse onboard U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
SU30MKI & C-130J aircraft undertook Maiden Flying Operations at Darwin, Australia
#ExPitchBlack18 : IAF makes HISTORY - SU30MKI & C-130J aircraft undertook Maiden Flying Operations at Darwin, Australia, 30 Jul 18.— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 31, 2018
The closer we bond...The harder we train...The tighter we team...The better we fight...Let the bridges we build join us in strength.@Aus_AirForce pic.twitter.com/85Onq3FVc7
July 30, 2018
10 Nation Ex Pitch Black 18 takes off
op End skies will start filling with military aircraft from ten nations as the Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Pitch Black starts in the Northern Territory today.
More than 4000 personnel and 140 aircraft from Canada, France, New Caledonia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand and the United States will take part in the exercise from today until 17 August.
Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Force’s biennial, capstone International Engagement activity with about 15 Air Forces participating from a range of regional and coalition nations.
Air Commander Australia, Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Steve Roberton, said the exercise aims to strengthen regional partnerships, improve interoperability between nations and promote regional stability.
“The exercise will be conducted in northern Australia from today until 17 August, with forces predominantly based at RAAF Darwin and RAAF Tindal and a forward operating base at Batchelor Aerodrome,” AVM Roberton said.
“Pitch Black is a large-scale operational collective training activity that includes fast jets, transport and other aircraft in a multi-national coalition environment.
“The exercise will include day and night flying and will be undertaken with consideration given to minimise the impact on the local community and the environment.
“We thank the Territory community for their support and will hold a number of public events including a Mindil Beach flying display on 2 Aug, RAAF Darwin Open Day on 4 August and other activities.
“We also look forward to showcasing the Northern Territory to our international visitors – it’s a great part of the world to visit at this time of the year.”
Fast jet activities will be based out of RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal.
Other flying activities will involve KC-30A flying from RAAF Base Amberley in south-east Queensland and a remote Batchelor Aerodrome, south of Darwin.
The Batchelor Airfield component will include a field hospital, stabilisation and security operations including Army and Air Force elements, logistical support to maintain a remote airbase and the C-27J operating remotely as an exercise participant for the first time in the Northern Territory.
Iran has reportedly now reactivated and upgraded 10 Su-22 Fitter aircraft
#Iran has reportedly now reactivated and upgraded 10 Su-22 Fitter aircraft, all former #Iraq Air Force examples that fled during 1990-91 Gulf War https://t.co/DwRVnnFqrZ pic.twitter.com/EsAyD4pBSK— Joseph Dempsey (@JosephHDempsey) July 30, 2018
Australian Army recently conducted live fire training with the USMC during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2018
The @AustralianArmy recently conducted live fire training with the @USMC during Exercise @RimofthePacific 2018.— Defence Australia (@DeptDefence) July 29, 2018
The activity allowed the two nations to integrate skills, enhance interoperability and improve the readiness of both forces for a wide range of potential operations. pic.twitter.com/Lob09SJs8o
Chinese firefighters use a drone to dispense fire retardant on a high rise building fire
Chinese firefighters use a drone to dispense fire retardant on a high rise building fire [source: https://t.co/hSAlwwzi4Y] pic.twitter.com/r63INH7V3x— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) July 29, 2018
July 29, 2018
July 28, 2018
First GaN AN/TPS-80 delivered to USMC
The first AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) that incorporates advanced high power and high efficiency gallium nitride (GaN) antenna technology has been delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps.
China will soon test-fire its S-400
An anonymous source told TASS that China is preparing to test-fire its newly-delivered S-400 air defense missile system next week or early August.
Ships from Australian Navy, Indonesia, Chile, Indian Navy and the US Navy sail in formation during a gunnery exercise with HMCS Vancouver
A neat looking formation 🇦🇺🇮🇩🇨🇱🇮🇳🇨🇦🇺🇸 Ships from @Australian_Navy, Indonesia, Chile, #IndianNavy & the @USNavy sail in formation during a gunnery exercise with HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331).#RIMPAC #RIMPAC2018 #CapableAdaptivePartners (pic courtesy @RimofthePacific) pic.twitter.com/QPfHmq6tNc— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 28, 2018
PAC-3 MSE has made its furthest intercept of air-breathing target
Lockheed Martins’ PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor recent achieve its longest-range intercept of an air-breathing target at White Sands Missile Range.
Boeing says Super Hornet can make ski jump takeoff with ‘significant’ payload
Dan Gillian, Boeing’s program manager for the F/A-18 and EA-18G, told Economic Times that his company had done simulations of the Super Hornet taking off from a ski jump and the aircraft can be launched with a ‘significant’ payload.
Philippine Navy to take delivery of two AW159s in March 2019
Head of the Philippine Navy, Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, told reporters that two AW159 naval helicopters will be delivered in March 2019.
Iran has overhauled and upgraded 10 Su-22s
Iran has managed to overhaul and upgrade 10 Su-22 fighter-bombers, the country announced at a ceremony on Jul. 25.
Israel planning to buy F-15s, CH-47s, KC-767s using $11 billion U.S. military aid
News reports from Israel says Boeing is expected to land a massive $11 billion deal to supply F-15s, CH-47s and KC-767s to Israel.
China has officially taken delivery of S-400
A military source told TASS that China has signed the documentation for the delivery of the first batch of S-400 air defense missile system.
Supplies for Allies: Zubehör für Verbündete
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with German Navy frigate FGS Hessen (F 221). Harry S. Truman
is deployed as part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations in international waters around the globe. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan
is deployed as part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations in international waters around the globe. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan
Indian Dhruvs to remain in Maldives after decision is reversed
Maldives has reversed its decision to send back to Dhruv helicopters to India and has requested the two aircraft to remain till December.
David’s Sling fired in combat for first time by Israel
Israel’s David’s Sling anti-ballistic missile system made its combat debut on Jul. 23 when two interceptors were fired when a pair of Syrian OTR-21 (NATO: SS-21) ballistic missiles were detected approaching Israel’s border.
Indian Air Force C-17 Globe Master lands at RAAF base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 18
#PitchBlack2018 : Indian Air Force C-17 Globe Master lands at RAAF base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 18 on 23 Jul 18. This is the maiden participation by IAF in the Pitch Black, one of the largest Air Force exercise in the Southern Hemisphere.#ExPitchBlack18#HCICanberra pic.twitter.com/wewCgwWQe5— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 24, 2018
July 23, 2018
July 21, 2018
Islamic State releases photos from Jowzjan battles with the Taliban
Islamic State releases photos from Jowzjan battles with the Taliban - https://t.co/SGTUuljsLz pic.twitter.com/Nvcn6kzdPR— Long War Journal (@LongWarJournal) July 21, 2018
July 20, 2018
Boeing wants to offer F-15X to Pentagon, fires 24 air-to-air missiles
Marcus Weisgerber reports on Defense One that Boeing is quietly peddling a new variant of its F-15, dubbed F-15X, to the Pentagon.
EA-18G plays aggressor against F-22
VAQ-139 traveled to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson last week to assist the U.S. Air Force’s 525th FS and 90th Fighter Squadron in an adversary electronic jamming role.
