a Harrier fighter passing in low-level between mountains in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 pic.twitter.com/8ZjSG0dfG3— Fighter-pictures (@fighterpics) February 28, 2019
February 28, 2019
A Harrier fighter passing in low-level between mountains in Afghanistan
Indian Air Force MiG-21's first Air to air kill of Pakistani F-16
Here are the fuel drop tanks of the F-16 which the Indian Mig-21 pilot shot down.
It will be very embarrassing loss for Pakistan Air Force to acknowledge.
F-16 drop tanks Vs Mig 21 drop tanks
Pakistani F-16 part located in F16 Aircraft database
So Pakistan's ISPR lied yesterday, an F-16 was involved
Wreckage of AMRAAM missile recovered on the Indian side of the LoC
Clear evidence that a PAF F-16 was involved in the air action over J&K yesterday.
Contract FA8675-05-C-0070 clearly mentioned on the missile. Details of the US government contract with Jordan are clearly mentioned.
http://archive.defense.gov/Contracts/Contract.aspx?ContractID=3193
Pakistan bought these F-16s from Jordan
https://www.dawn.com/news/1264685
#TerroristNationPakistan is a pathological liar.#PAF uses #AIM120C Ser No CC12497 #AMRAAM on #IAF #MiG21.https://t.co/FUjfiPACjK pic.twitter.com/p8ww0TFDmM— 卫纳夜格@Raj (@rajfortyseven) February 28, 2019
Why these wreckage are being taken away? Are these of F-16, which was reportedly shot down by #Indian troops.? Hiding evidence? @ZeeNewsHindi @adgpi #abhinandan pic.twitter.com/YcfYomO92h— Md Shafi Khatana (@MdShafiKhatana) February 28, 2019
Pakistan military movements - II --- Pakistan Air Force Saab 2000 J-062 DG43 from Islamabad descending for Karachi
Indian Armed forces go in after terrorists nurtured and hiding in Pakistan
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Movements of DG43 yesterday over twin cities
Crew and trainees
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Sirens are being tested for high alert in Karachi
Pakistan Army shouting over loud speaker to shut off all lights in their homes and not to go in public in the dark
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Movements of DG43 yesterday over twin cities
Crew and trainees
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Sirens are being tested for high alert in Karachi
#Breaking: Just in - Siren are being tested for high alert in #Karachi #Malir in #Pakistan right now. @ELINTNews @BabakTaghvaee @IntelDoge @IntelCrab pic.twitter.com/0SpSNbKYLU— Sotiri Dimpinoudis (@sotiridi) February 27, 2019
Pakistan Army shouting over loud speaker to shut off all lights in their homes and not to go in public in the dark
#Update: Just in - Reports of the army near the border of #sialkot in #Pakistan, is shouting through a speaker to shut off all lights in their homes and not to go in public in the dark, as local martial law is being put in place. pic.twitter.com/Og5aZD43Hn— Sotiri Dimpinoudis (@sotiridi) February 27, 2019
February 26, 2019
Indian Jets hit Pakistan Army terrorist safe havens in Pakistan
Details awaited
PAF jets guarding the skies after possible IAF intrusion in Balakot and hastily dropping payload after bugging out east. #DGISPR #PakistanZindabad #Abbottabad #Balakot pic.twitter.com/zQrPSeHtRM— Asad Khan (@asadjkhan) February 26, 2019
February 25, 2019
Geolocating Pakistan Army movements near Fort Abbas for protecting terrorist hidouts
in Bahawalpur.
70 kms from international border.
Al-Khalid Tanks seen recently on the roadside reportedly being transferred to Cholistan desert. pic.twitter.com/cFcA6GlQjX— Ibrahim Qazi (@miqazi) February 25, 2019
Al-Khalid Tanks seen recently on the roadside reportedly being transferred to Cholistan desert. pic.twitter.com/cFcA6GlQjX— Ibrahim Qazi (@miqazi) February 25, 2019
The convoy of Al-Khalid Tanks in Fort Abbas. pic.twitter.com/JcQT8qbP8M— Ibrahim Qazi (@miqazi) February 25, 2019
BAE gets IOT&E contract for F-15E EPAWSS upgrade
BAE Systems is proceeding to the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) and initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) phases of the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) upgrade for the F-15E.
RAAF a/c painted No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit F/A-18B Hornet waves to the crowds as we get ready for this week's airshow Avalon 2019
Our tiger painted No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit F/A-18B Hornet waves to the crowds as we get ready for this week's airshow @Avalon_2019 🖐#Avalon2019 #AusAirForce pic.twitter.com/FtzH1zonpd— Royal Australian Air Force (@AusAirForce) February 25, 2019
February 24, 2019
North Korea on Sunday confirmed for the first time that its leader Kim Jong Un will hold a second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump
North Korea on Sunday confirmed for the first time that its leader Kim Jong Un will hold a second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, days ahead of the high-stakes nuclear meeting set to take place in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi https://t.co/3B3J4kChOl pic.twitter.com/0jn812uAEi— Arab News (@arabnews) February 24, 2019
AH-1Zs and UH-1Ys with HMLA369, Marine Aircraft Group MAG 39
AH-1Zs and UH-1Ys with #HMLA369, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, @3rdMAW, take off during a training exercise at @CombatCenterPAO. pic.twitter.com/AkM4Z8vPVL— U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (@INDOPACOM) February 23, 2019
Venezuela National Guard and Police Special Forces are now using the La Carlota Air Base at Caracas to mobilize their troops for suppression of protesters
#BREAKING: #Venezuela National Guard and Police Special Forces are now using the La Carlota Air Base at #Caracas to mobilize their troops for suppression of protesters. Protesters are now gathered at the gate of the air base.#23feb pic.twitter.com/MLIJjG8i4T— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) February 23, 2019
What #Maduro has learned from #Iran's Islamic Regime is to mobilize a group of his security forces in civilian clothes to terrorize protesters whenever the #Venezuela Police & National Guard can't suppress them. These terrorists attacked unarmed protesters in Táchira.#23feb pic.twitter.com/KVlDr2MiTZ— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) February 23, 2019
US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft escort Pacific Marines MV-22B Ospreys during exercises over the Hawaiian Islands
.@USAirForce A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft escort @PacificMarines MV-22B Ospreys during exercises over the Hawaiian Islands. pic.twitter.com/tDkllfegbr— U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (@INDOPACOM) February 23, 2019
February 23, 2019
Pakistan Army and ISI retired generals gave away sensitive nuclear weapon information to hostile intelligence agency
The Pakistan Army officers are named Lt. General Javed Iqbal Awan(R) and ISI Brigadier Raja Rizwan Ali Haider(R)
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1916404/1-two-senior-servicemen-held-espionage-face-court-martial-dg-ispr/
ISI Brigadier Raja Rizwan Ali Haider(R) kidnapped by ISI henchmen from Islamabad sector G-10, street-17
https://www.dawn.com/news/1440673
ISI Brigadier Raja Rizwan Ali Haider(R)
Lt. General Javed Iqbal Awan(R)
Lt. General Javed Iqbal Awan(R)
He joined Pakistan Army and passed out with merit and joined 9 Battalion of Frontier Force Regiment.He always held highest andn top most appointments due to his outstanding networking and links and remained as instructor In Pakistan Military Academy, Command n Staff College and then remained as 111 brigade commander as a Brigadier. As a Major General ,He commanded infantry division at Bahawalpur, Infantry division at Jhelum and then remained as Director General Military Operations at GHQ. As Lieutenant General he remained as Adjutant General Pakistan Army n then commanded corps at Bhawalpur. At the same time he remained as colonel Commandant of Frontier Force Regiment which is also an Honour.
Lt. GENERAL JAVID IQBAL AWAN recently got retired from Pakistan Army in May 2015.He was settled in Rawalpindi and got arrested by the counter intelligence wing on the ISI in Aug-Oct 2018 timeframe for leaking secret information to a hostile foreign intelligence agency. He came into knowledge of official secrets during his tenure as Pakistan Director General Military Operations
Saab to Update Australian Army C-RAM Capability
In late December, Saab received an order from the Capability Acquisition Sustainment Group (CASG) on behalf of the Australian Army to update the Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System (WAVES) equipment for the Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) System. The WAVES equipment provides early warning audible and visual alerts when the C-RAM sensors detect and identify an incoming threat within an exclusion zone.
The C-RAM capability (which comprises of multiple sensors, C2 nodes and warning systems) is an essential capability to protect friendly forces from hostile fire by detecting and warning against small, mobile and hard-to-find threats such as rockets, artillery and mortar fire. The Commonwealth’s C-RAM solution is built around the Saab Giraffe Agile Multi-Beam (AMB) radar which is part of a family of ground-based radars that can detect a range of incoming threats, from mortar and artillery rounds and rockets to small drones and fast moving aircraft.
“This is further proof of Saab’s strong position as a C-RAM worldwide supplier With the Giraffe AMB as the surface radar system of choice for a number of customers worldwide, including Australia, United Kingdom, Sweden and France”, says Anders Carp, head of Saab AB’s business area Surveillance.
Saab Australia provides the In-Service Support for the Australian Defence Force C-RAM system.
“This contract ensures that the Australian Army can continue to deploy world-leading technology to help protect Australian bases and personnel”, said Andy Keough, Managing Director of Saab Australia, "The contract also demonstrates Saab’s strong commitment to build and maintain in-country support capabilities.”
Headquartered in Adelaide, Saab Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saab AB, providing Defence, Security and Traffic Management solutions. With over 500 experienced staff across Australia and New Zealand, and a reputation for achieving complex systems integration projects on time, Saab Australia has proven its capabilities over more than 30 years.
German Documents Reveal Singapore Received More Leopard 2 Tanks
Information from government documents about a delivery of German Leopard 2 tanks to Singapore in 2017 suggest the city-state bought a new batch of tanks for its Army.
According to the register of conventional arms exports released by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Singapore received 18 Leopard 2 main battle tanks in 2017, adding to the seven tanks the German government said it exported in 2016.
The additional delivery in 2017 brings the total number of tanks received by Singapore to more than 170.
It’s unknown how many tanks were ordered or what variant of was delivered. It is also unknown if this latest batch of tanks are brand new or refurbished secondhand vehicles, although the former is unlikely given production of the Leopard 2A4 has ended.
German media reports say the manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann was building Leopard 2A7s for Singapore and Qatar.
Germany previously declared it exported 161 Leopard 2 tanks to Singapore between 2007 and 2012 in its reports to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms database. Singapore declared the receipt of 156 Leopard 2A4s during the same period.
The 2017 delivery forms part of the $93 million worth of conventional arms exported to Singapore from Germany that year, which also included recovery vehicles, parts for tanks, various military vehicles, training and in-flight refueling aircraft, and small arms.
When contacted for comment regarding the 2017 deliveries, the ministry told Defense News to refer to its earlier statement. It had previously said that “no other variants of the Leopard has (sic) been acquired” since Singapore announced it had acquired refurbished Leopard 2A4s from Germany in 2006. Singapore announced at the time that it had acquired 96 tanks, with 66 to be refurbished and put into service, with the remaining 30 to serve as spares.
However, the statement does not deny Singapore increased the number of Leopard 2A4s in its possession. KMW declined to comment about the transfer when asked by Defense News.
The Singapore Army has one active battalion of Leopard 2s, with additional vehicles assigned to training units in Singapore and Germany, where it uses Oberlausitz Military Training Area. Even accounting for those being used as a source for spares, the number acquired so far suggests Singapore has enough vehicles to equip a number of reserve units.
Singapore’s Leopard 2s are also being upgraded to the Leopard 2SG standard with the addition of an IBD Deisenroth Advanced Modular Armor Protection modular composite armor package, El-Op Commander Open Architecture Panoramic Sight and other improvements. Singapore also reportedly acquired Rheinmetall’s ADS active protection system for its Leopard 2 tanks.
First Thai Navy Joint Training between HTMS Chakri Naruebet and HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej
The first joint training image in the Gulf of Thailand between helicopters carrier Chakri Naruebet Royal Ship (911) and Bhumibol Adulyadej Royal Boat (471), a new high-performance frigate ship under the Frigate Fleet No. 1 Battle Squadron of the Thai Navy.
14 Feb 2019 at 08:00 - 13:00 hrs., Lt. Bhumibol Adulyadej, trained to receive and deliver fuel in the sea with HMS Chakri Naruebet.
Images of HMS Bhumibol Adulyadej and HMS Chakri Naruebet taken from the air in the training of both ships.
New Simulator to Keep Australian Navy Communicators at the Cutting Edge
Royal Australian Navy trainees utilise the newly built Communications Centre Simulator at the Defence Force School of Signals - Maritime Wing at HMAS Cerberus (photo : RAN)
A new simulator at the Defence Force School of Signals Maritime Wing at HMAS Cerberus will ensure Navy’s newest Communications and Information Systems sailors join their first ships fully prepared for the rigours of operating at sea.
The learning system simulator was developed by Cirrus Real Time Processing Systems, an Australian owned and operated small to medium enterprise. The successful delivery of this system is a demonstration of the capability within Australia to develop and engineer complex simulation technology to support the ADF.
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP said the simulator would significantly enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s ability to conduct complex operations.
“The Australian Defence Force is required to operate simultaneously in both domestic and foreign domains, including cyber and space while coordinating people and assets to achieve strategic aims, requiring world best practice in communications,” Minister Pyne said.
“This simulator is another innovative step forward for our Navy, providing our highly capable sailors with the training tools they need to succeed in their mission of preserving peace and security for all Australians.”
The simulator is based on a generic communication centre in an enhanced frigate and is designed to mimic the operational environment at sea, using scenarios that may be encountered by communicators embarked in Major Fleet Units.
Minister Pyne said the simulator would greatly enhance Navy’s capabilities across a range of dynamic maritime operations.
“Communicators are critical to the success of our Fleet as we operate in an increasingly dynamic maritime domain, regularly in task groups with ships, aircraft and troops on the ground,” Minister Pyne said.
The simulator will support training and assessment for basic communications operator courses through to advanced courses. It will be used for the first time during a pilot course due to be conducted in mid-2019.
Singapore’s ST Engineering Launches SRAMS 120 mm Mk II
Singapore's ST Engineering Land Systems has completed the development and testing of new version of its 120 mm Super Rapid Advanced Mortar System (SRAMS), called the Mk II, and new ammunition for it.
The original 120 mm SRAMS featured hydraulic elevation and traverse, but the latest SRAMS Mk II has all-electric elevation and traverse with the latter increased to 180 o left and right, according to James Soon of ST Engineering Land Systems. This is laid onto the target using a computerised fire control system (FCS) by the operator, via a flat panel display and associated controls. It can fire 10 rounds a minute.
The latest suite of ST Engineering 120 mm ammunition includes the PM120 precision guided mortar bomb (PG MB), Extended Range High Explosive (ER HE), ER Infra-Red Red Phosphorous (IR RP) and ER Illuminating. These are all designed for use with smoothbore mortar systems.
The 120 mm PM120 is GPS guided and the company quoted a maximum range of up to 8.5 km and a circular error probable (CEP) of 10 m. The HE warhead contains 2.8 kg of TNT. ER HE also contains 2.8 kg of TNT but this can be insensitive munition (IM) compliant if requested by the customer and is fitted with a DM111A4/A5 nose mounted fuze. Maximum muzzle velocity was being quoted as 408 m/s and maximum range of up to 9 km.
The ER RP contains three smoke canisters and is fitted with a MTSQ DM93 fuze, with a maximum muzzle velocity of 408 m/s and a maximum range of up to 9 km, ST Engineering said. The ER illuminating round has the same fuze, muzzle velocity, and range as the ER RP and has an illuminating intensity of 1.25 million cd. There is also the option of IR Illuminating.
French carrier task force to participate in joint exercise with JMSDF in Pacific
The French Navy has decided to send its sole aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the Pacific Ocean from March.
TAI gets contract to develop heavy attack helicopter
Presidency of Defence Industries, Turkey has given TAI a contract to develop an indigenous heavy attack helicopter.
RAF Eurofighter fires Brimstone in combat for the first time
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has employed the Brimstone missile in combat for the first time on Feb. 19.
RAAF F/A-18 super hornet
So, @Avalon_2019 started well :) (with thanks to @AusAirForce for the opportunity) pic.twitter.com/OEo5JU9GPE— Nigel Pittaway (@NigelPittaway1) February 22, 2019
Light Combat Helicopter lifts off at Aero India 2019
Light Combat Helicopter lifts off at #AeroIndia2019. Full detailed report tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/BP457pXXTx— Livefist (@livefist) February 22, 2019
February 22, 2019
Iranian Navy gears up for taking action against Pakistan
#BREAKING: #Iran Navy is now testing its new weapons including new Fateh-Class submarine during exercise "Velayat-97" in Oman Sea close to #Pakistan territorial waters. First stage of the exercise is a counter-amphibious assault operation for protecting the shores of #Chabahar. pic.twitter.com/85log0FNUf— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) February 22, 2019
FEARING Indian Attack Pakistan Air Force jets sonic boom own Pakistani citizens
Vietnam receives the second batch of new T-90 tanks from Russia
Vietnam receives the second batch of new T-90 tanks from Russiahttps://t.co/tikvCWHOEK pic.twitter.com/SWLGOjhhyT— Defence blog (@Defence_blog) February 22, 2019
Airbus certifies A400M Cargo Hold Tanks refueling unit
The A400M Cargo Hold Tanks (CHT) refueling unit was recently certified, clearing the way for the cargo plane to be cleared for full air-to-air refueling operations as a tanker.
AMAZING story - First Swiss female fighter pilot
Flying Officer Fanny Chollet is the first woman in the Swiss Air Force to be qualified as a fighter pilot.
February 21, 2019
RSAF advanced F-15 strikers at King Faisal AFB
VIDEO: The first #RSAF🇸🇦 advanced F-15 strikers at King Faisal AFB, #Tabuk pic.twitter.com/Wd4ILr5Q79— محمد بن خالد (@MbKS15) February 21, 2019
US Air Force B52 and F16 showcase American Airpower with an Flyover at Aero India Show 2019
A @usairforce #B52 and #F16 showcase American #Airpower with an #AFFlyover @aeroindiashow 2019. #FriendsPartnersAllies pic.twitter.com/FjgTbWRG5M— PACAF (@PACAF) February 21, 2019
Aero India show the majestic Rafale
The wait for many at @AeroIndiashow got over when, with a loud roar, the majestic #Rafale took to the skies; have a look👇— PIB India (@PIB_India) February 21, 2019
Music Courtesy: #URI @RSVPMovies @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @IAF_MCC @nsitharaman pic.twitter.com/jsiV1sR7dN
Poseidon system sea trials
Poseidon system sea trials pic.twitter.com/GfS7rUiM56— Минобороны России (@mod_russia) February 20, 2019
Israeli F-35 destroyed Chinese-made radar during airstrikes in Syria
Last month, an Israeli satellite imagery analysis company ImageSat confirmed that Chinese-made JY-27 radar of the Syrian Air Defense at Damascus airport destroyed by Israeli airstrikes on January 20th.
No airstrike details were given and the quoted ImageSat did also not contain any further information but some source said that radar was destroyed by Israeli F-35i Adir fighter jets.
The source claims that F-35i Adir fighter jet of the Israeli Air Force has destroyed Chinese design JY-27 radar of the Syrian Air Defense near Damascus International Airport on 20 January.
The JY-27 radar of the Chinese manufacturer CETC is a fully solid-state and fully coherent long-range early warning system. It is designed and developed to provide early warning information and detect low-observable air targets in so-called “Stealth technology”, included F-35 and F-22 fighter aircraft. Besides, it provides the early warning information for weapons system as well.
Representatives of the Israeli Air Force refused to comment on this issue.
February 20, 2019
RAF Tornado Farewell
Wow... just wow... ❤️😍❤️ #TornadoFarewell pic.twitter.com/47Y1iznQai— Debbie (@dunibear) February 19, 2019
Tornados refuel from an @RAFBrizeNorton Voyager during the first farewell flypast around the UK today #TornadoFarewell pic.twitter.com/puZQh5OBwo— RAF View (@RAFView) February 19, 2019
The final GR4 is towed out @RAF_Cosford. That’s an F3 and 2 GR4s on our dispersal for today’s #TornadoFarewell. Should compliment @RAFMarhamMedia’s flypast this afternoon beautifully. pic.twitter.com/GdC1vhGJrJ— RAF Cosford (@RAF_Cosford) February 19, 2019
