S-400 of both battalions of 1533AD RGT are visible now on google earth @halmiso1 pic.twitter.com/F5orzfbfqx— rambo54 (@reutersanders) March 30, 2019
March 31, 2019
S-300PS battery at Vladivostok
March 30, 2019
March 28, 2019
General Atomics Pursues Reaper Opportunity in Malaysia
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) is positioning its MQ-9 Reaper medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to meet a requirement in Malaysia to boost maritime surveillance capability.
Terry Kraft, GA-ASI's regional vice-president for international strategic development in Southeast Asia, told Jane's that the company is in "ongoing discussions" with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) about a possible programme.
Speaking ahead of the 2019 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition in Malaysia, which commences on 26 March, Kraftsaid the Malaysian government has asked for a total of "nine aircraft" but did not elaborate. He added that GA-ASI is offering Malaysia the MQ-9A Guardian and MQ-9B SeaGuardian variants of the system.
In positioning the Reaper for Malaysia, GA-ASI is aiming to provide the country with a "system-of-systems" that is "highly interoperable within the Malaysian Armed Forces and with key allies", the company said. In supporting the proposal, GA-ASI is also offering a comprehensive industrial collaboration package in line with Malaysia's defence offset requirements.
Kraft noted that the 'systems' approach reflects the range of advanced capabilities being offered to Malaysia through a Reaper procurement. Although final specifications would depend on RMAF requirements, Kraft said these capabilities would include an integrated detect and avoid (DAA) system, a satellite communications-based launch and recovery system, multiple aircraft control, short runway capability, and over-the-horizon satellite control.
Additional surveillance capability will be available through the procurement of the MQ-9B SeaGuardian, he added.
Further advantages would be offered through the Reapers' interoperability with "all US systems" and other nations that have committed to procuring the aircraft, including Australia and India, said Kraft. "Interoperability allows these nations to share information seamlessly while possibly collaborating for logistics and maintenance support," he said.
Myanmar Build Light Tank with 105mm Cannon
Myanmar new light tank base on chassis of Ukrainian MT-LB tracked APC and 105mm tank gun turret of Chinese PTL-02 wheeled assault gun tank destroyer 6x6 (photo : mmmilitary)
Images published in Myanmar's online social media show what seems to be a vehicle, a tracked vehice, artillery, assault tanks or new light tanks of the Myanmar Army (Tatmadaw), which is probably the prototype car built by Myanmar in the country .
It is understood that the new light tank of the Burmese Army may be launched at the Tatmadaw Day military ceremony. The 74th anniversary of the establishment that will be held on 27 March 2019.
Tank Destroyer, Assault Gun or Light Tank of New Burmese Army vehicles that appear in the picture it seems that there should be a source of systems in various parts from the chariots that were stationed in the Burmese Army before.
The base car is likely to be based on the MT-LBMSh APC (Armored Personnel Carrier), which has been updated by Ukraine. Install the Shturm turret with weapons such as 30mm mechanical cannon and 7.62mm joint machine gun, which are assembled in Myanmar.
As for the turret cannon, the installed tank should have the same foundation as the 105mm barrel cannon mounted on the tank armored vehicle PTL-02 (WMA301) produced by Norinco Enterprises, weapons manufacturers of the People's Republic of China.
Which PTL-02 has a base installed on the WZ551 6x6 vehicle wheelbase, as well as the Type 92 IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) infantry and the armored recovery wheel XJZ92 WZ531M 6x6 which is stationed in Burma Army as well.
Seen from outside the turret of the new light tank, Myanmar is equipped with a smoke bomb set. 4 appointments beside the two turrets, each side included 8 shots, as well as the PTL-02 6x6 wheeled vehicle, but not yet revealed whether or not the 12.7mm heavy machine gun will be installed on the fortress roof as well.
And in the base car, there is a 7 wheeler tracked with a size longer than the MT-LBMSh Myanmar flavor with a 6-wheeled tracked wheel with the size equivalent to the SPG 2S1 Gvozdika 122mm Russian basic tracked vehicle base truck MT-LB belt as well.
As previously reported that Ukrspecexport Agency for the management of import, export, armament Ukroboronprom the state-owned enterprise in the Ukrainian government has signed a joint venture agreement with Myanmar for the construction of a vehicle assembly plant in Myanmar.
Consists of a production line for assembling vehicles, armored vehicles, BTR-4U 8x8 APC and 2S1U self-propelled artillery tracked, the 122mm improved version of Ukraine that will open the production line in mid-2020.
Third Australian Hobart-Class Destroyer Set to be Operationalised Earlier
A significant capability upgrade to the Hobart Class Destroyers will allow NUSHIP Sydney to enter into operation one year ahead of schedule.
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said Defence was able to streamline a technical upgrade to the third ship of the Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer during its build at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia and fast-track its operational schedule.
“Structural modifications to accommodate the MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopter into the Hobart Class were planned to be completed after operational acceptance trials, but an opportunity was identified to bring the aviation upgrade forward,” Minister Pyne said.
“The upgrade to the ship’s infrastructure to support the Romeo, the Royal Australian Navy's next generation maritime combat helicopter, will make it Australia’s most advanced warship.”
Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, said carrying out the aviation upgrade during the ship’s build presents significant value for money.
“The opportunity for the AWD Alliance to complete the work while the ship is still in-build is testament to the skill and efficiency of the 400-strong shipbuilding workforce at Osborne,” Minister Reynolds said.
"It will deliver operational capability to the Royal Australian Navy 12 months ahead of schedule and is another way in which the Australian Government is strengthening Defence capability and assuring jobs for Australians."
NUSHIP Sydney is part of the largest regeneration of the Royal Australian Navy since the Second World War. It complements the $90 billion commitment in the 2016 Defence White Paper to further enhance Navy’s capabilities with the Arafura class offshore patrol vessels, the Hunter class frigates, and 12 regionally superior submarines, the Attack class, all to be built in Australia, by Australian workers.
March 27, 2019
India carrys out first Anti-Satellite ASAT weapon test
#WATCH Visuals from the launch of the anti satellite missile used in #MissionShakti #ASAT pic.twitter.com/IEIhtHpPgs— ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2019
French navy carrier air group conducts exercise in Cyprus
The French Navy is conducting an air exercise over parts of Cyprus this week.
Iran is flooded now! What can be seen is result of 40 years of mismanagement & corruption of #Iran
1/3 of #Iran is flooded now! What can be seen is result of 40 years of mismanagement & corruption of #Iran's Islamic Regime. Jungles & rivers were destroyed, their sand rivers were sold to #UAE for construction of artificial Islands & none-standard dams were constructed by #IRGC! pic.twitter.com/OMZmiW5IS0— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) March 26, 2019
C17 Globemaster III drops 8 humvees
C17 Globemaster III drops 8 humvees 😯👍👏 pic.twitter.com/FCBIR5Z7Va— Aviationdaily✈️الطيران يوميآ (@Aviationdailyy) March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019
INS Kadmatt an indigenous Anti Submarine Warfare corvette reaches Lagkawi Malaysia for Lagkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2019
#LIMA2019 INS Kadmatt an indigenous Anti Submarine Warfare corvette reaches Lagkawi Malaysia for Lagkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2019 pic.twitter.com/Ydn2mXKT4h— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) March 25, 2019
Singapore’s A330 MRTT to fly over LIMA 19
The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s new A330 MRTT aerial tanker will fly over the LIMA 2019 on Mar. 26, based on the flying schedule.
March 25, 2019
Boeing CH-47F Chinooks will be inducted into the Indian Air Force today
The first @Boeing_In CH-47F Chinooks will be inducted into the IAF today at Chandigarh. Ceremony starts at 9.20am. Here’s a video of the arrival last month. pic.twitter.com/qR27lQWJ55— Livefist (@livefist) March 25, 2019
HMA Ships Parramatta, Newcastle and Success operating at sea
Navy warfighting. HMA Ships Parramatta, Newcastle and Success operating at sea. #fightingnavy #battlereadyanddeployed pic.twitter.com/LGKTQxkig6— Commander Australian Fleet (@COMAUSFLT) March 24, 2019
March 24, 2019
March 23, 2019
Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that will provide Indian Air Force with unmatched strategic airlift capability
#Chinook: CH-47F (I) Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that will provide Indian Air Force with unmatched strategic airlift capability across the full spectrum of combat & humanitarian missions.— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 23, 2019
Video Courtesy: @Boeing_In pic.twitter.com/5PFm1nCRQY
Islamic State to supporters: "O Muwahideen assault the crusaders and murtaddin!"
(Poster) #IslamicState supporters: "O Muwahideen assault the crusaders and murtaddin!" https://t.co/B5Bvx6dQ7r pic.twitter.com/ae2Fp837WK— TRACterrorism.org (@TRACterrorism) March 22, 2019
Afghan Taliban going off the rails with the machine gun
Afghan Taliban going off the rails with the machine gun. pic.twitter.com/Msrixac8xA— F. Jeffery (@Natsecjeff) March 23, 2019
Russian helicopter Mi-28NM for the first time participates in a #combat operation in #Syria
The #Russian helicopter Mi-28NM for the first time participates in a #combat operation in #Syria.— Sukhoi Su-57 frazor🇷🇺🇮🇳 (@I30mki) March 23, 2019
On the new video from the militants, a modification of NM is clearly visible. The newest helicopter works in tandem with the Mi-35M VKS RF.@AWAKEALERT @PartisanDE @SEEKINGTHETRU17 pic.twitter.com/amNq5v0KNE
A Russian Orlan-10 UAV was lost by Russian Forces in Hama today
A Russian Orlan-10 UAV was lost by Russian Forces in Hama today. https://t.co/cnIgqpcYeI pic.twitter.com/4owbmvLz8S— Rob Lee (@RALee85) March 22, 2019
March 22, 2019
Indian Navy rescue teams in Mozambique Cyclone Idai
Operating far from the mainland, yet effective.
One of the many #IndianNavy rescue teams in Mozambique #CycloneIdai @SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia @hci_pretoria @nsitharaman @AkbaruddinIndia @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/DG1cK1pg5L— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) March 21, 2019
Images just in of the @IndianNavy in humanitarian relief ops at Port Beira, Mozambique after Cyclone Idai. Amphibious vessel INS Shardul & patrol vessel INS Sujata deployed. pic.twitter.com/odXkKtgjE4— Livefist (@livefist) March 21, 2019
HADR efforts by #IndianNavy #CycloneIdai in Mozambique @SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia @hci_pretoria @PMOIndia @AkbaruddinIndia @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/rZNEBNaEyA— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) March 22, 2019
Russian Defense Ministry published a video of the support of the strategic bomber B-52H of the U.S. AIR force
Минобороны России опубликовало видео сопровождения стратегического бомбардировщика B-52H ВВС США,выполнявшего полет в воздушном пространстве над нейтральными водами Балтийского моряhttps://t.co/zGBgzp7SVM#Минобороны #БФ #Су27 #B52H #МОРФ #США #Балтика #БалтийскоеМоре pic.twitter.com/iN1VFlwbX0— Минобороны России (@mod_russia) March 21, 2019
AustralianArmy band has rocked and rolled on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra
The @AustralianArmy band has rocked and rolled on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra during a dual replenishment at sea. The activity was the first of its kind as part of #IPE19 ⛽ 🎼 pic.twitter.com/VywEwk1gI7— Defence Australia (@DeptDefence) March 21, 2019
March 20, 2019
Ukraine Army receives first Bayraktar armed UAVs from Turkey
Ukraine Army receives first Bayraktar armed UAVs from Turkeyhttps://t.co/dmBZBLJcHt pic.twitter.com/cxEGoSvhgW— Defence blog (@Defence_blog) March 20, 2019
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen confirms request to buy new F-16s
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan has confirmed that her administration is seeking to buy new F-16s from the United States.
German cabinet to allocate $1.8 billion for CH-53G replacement program
Reuters says the German government will allocate $1.8 billion for the CH-53G helicopter replacement program.
U.S. Army in South Korea set up first garrison Counter-UAS design
The Echo Battery, 6-52 Air and Missile Defense Battalion (E/6-52 AMD BN) of the U.S. Army has established the first garrison Counter-UAS (C-UAS) defense design in the Korean Theater of Operations (KTO).
March 19, 2019
Rarely see Y-8G at such a close range
Rarely see Y-8G at such a close range. pic.twitter.com/MWK7rWlvJB— dafeng cao (@dafengcao) March 18, 2019
March 18, 2019
Turkish terrorist Gokman Tanis is person of interest in mass tram shooting in Netherlands
Three people were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting on a tram in the Dutch city of Utrecht, the mayor said on Monday, adding that authorities were working on the basis of it being a terror attack.
"At this stage, we can confirm three deaths and nine wounded, three of them seriously," Utrecht Mayor Jan van Zanen said in a video statement on Twitter.
"We are working on the principle that it was a terrorist attack," he added.
Armed counter-terrorism police launched a huge manhunt for the attacker, urging local residents in one of the Netherlands' biggest cities to stay indoors in case of further incidents.
Police released a picture of the Turkish-born suspect, naming him as 37-year-old Gokman Tanis, and warning people not to approach him.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the incident, just days ahead of local elections, was "deeply disturbing" and police stepped up security at mosques and airports.
He said people may have died in a shooting in the city of Utrecht being treated as a possible terror attack, adding that the Netherlands would "never give way to intolerance".
Rutte told a brief press conference in The Hague with the country's justice minister that there were "several wounded and possible deaths" in the incident.
A body covered in a sheet could be seen on the tracks in Utrecht as armed police and emergency services swarmed around the scene, while helicopters hovered overhead.
al Shabaab released a report on a press conference of its spokesman, Sheikh Ali Mahmoud Raji, on the New Zealand Mosque Attack
(Statement) #alShabaab released a report on a press conference of its spokesman, Sheikh Ali Mahmoud Raji, on the #NewZealandMosqueAttack, #Somaliahttps://t.co/R9CUhsPn5I pic.twitter.com/6yjc1jSxLq— TRACterrorism.org (@TRACterrorism) March 17, 2019
Italian future soldier from SOD company
Italian future soldier from SOD company ，it reminds me of an evil alien creature.😨 pic.twitter.com/ByvXwizpgn— Caesar (@Ninja998998) March 16, 2019
Al Nagah 2019 Joint Ex. Indian Army & Royal Army Of Oman conducted joint recce patrols in reorganised & integrated platoons
#AlNagah2019 Joint Ex. #IndianArmy & #RoyalArmyOfOman conducted joint recce patrols in reorganised & integrated platoons to achieve interoperability & enhance synergy.#UNMandate@adgpi@PIB_India@SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/7U4a3N1wdB— NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) March 17, 2019
Erdoclown horror stories - Politics
This SHAMEFUL footage from #Turkey's Mediterranean resort city Antalya where Turkish president Erdogan displayed on Sunday the horrible video of Christchurch Attack in New Zealand in an election rally to pick up few votes.
This SHAMEFUL footage from #Turkey's Mediterranean resort city Antalya where Turkish president #Erdogan displayed on Sunday the horrible video of #ChristchurchAttack in #NewZealand in an election rally to pick up few votes. Giant screens were set up for a display in public square pic.twitter.com/ev4hppiZdY— Abdullah Bozkurt (@abdbozkurt) March 17, 2019
IRGC backed Houthi rebels unveiled the footages taken from Saudi Arabia's strategic infrastructures such as Jizan's Water Desalination Plant
Yesterday, #IRGC backed #Houthi rebels unveiled the footages taken from #SaudiArabia's strategic infrastructures such as Jizan's Water Desalination Plant for first time during a press conference. They used probably Hud Hud UAV which #Saudi SAM sites couldn't detect & shoot-down. pic.twitter.com/yqzOlGSlPA— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) March 17, 2019
In what appears to be a new Islamic State video, inside the Baghouz encampment
In what appears to be a new ISIS video, inside the #Baghouz encampment pic.twitter.com/DDClEfrjz8— Mutlu Civiroglu (@mutludc) March 18, 2019
March 17, 2019
Erdoclown's Turkish Coast Guard (red) violate Hellenic Territorial Waters near east #Oinousses islands
#Turkish Coast Guard (red) violate Hellenic Territorial Waters near east #Oinousses islands - #Hellenic Coast Gurd (blue) confront and escort SG boat up to Turkish Territorial Waters. pic.twitter.com/2ZGbVfku6Q— AegeanHawk (@AegeanHawk) March 16, 2019
A Delta-IV Class SSBN submerging
#Navy #submarine Drop-dead gorgeous! 💪A Delta-IV Class SSBN submerging ... @AncientSubHunt @KingNeptune767 @Saturnax1 pic.twitter.com/RYL0TYMQyv— Capt(N) (@Capt_Navy) March 16, 2019
US Army paratroopers from the Panther Brigade’s 319th Field Artillery Regiment
Fire for effect! 💥@USArmy paratroopers from the @PantherBrigade’s 319th Field Artillery Regiment conduct a live-fire mission during a training exercise at @FtBraggNC’s Normandy Drop Zone. #KnowYourMil pic.twitter.com/hFY5PIABV9— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019
Russian Sukhoi Su-37 - 360 kulbit maneuver
Russian Sukhoi Su-37 - 360 kulbit maneuver?— Fighter-pictures (@fighterpics) March 16, 2019
((Kulbit)) is an aerial maneuver developed by russain pilots in which the aircraft performs an extremely tight loop. pic.twitter.com/jrWm3euPP5
Philippines Islamic State group neutralized after de facto leader killed
The Philippine military believes it may have "neutralized" the remnants of an alliance of pro-Islamic State extremists, after the suspected death of the group's de facto leader during clashes last week.
Forensic tests were being carried out to determine if one of four rebels killed on Thursday was Abu Dar, who security forces believe has led Dawla Islamiya, an alliance of pro-Islamic State fighters, foreign and Filipino, drawn from armed groups in the volatile Mindanao region.
Four soldiers were also killed during the fighting in Lanao del Sur province, which Islamic State claimed responsibility for on the mobile messaging service Telegram.
Regional army commander, Colonel Romeo Brawner, told ABS-CBN News that the death of Abu Dar would mean Dawla Islamiya had been "neutralized."
Dawla Islamiya in 2017 occupied southern Marawi City for five months before its core leaders were reported killed by the military in air strikes and street battles, among them Isnilon Hapilon, Islamic State's anointed "emir" in Southeast Asia. Abu Dar was seen in seized video footage sitting beside Hapilon.
If confirmed, his death would represent rare progress at a time of heightened alert across the predominantly Muslim areas of Mindanao, where a church attack by suspected suicide bombers in January killed 22 people and wounded more than 100, just days after a local referendum on autonomy returned an overwhelming "yes" vote.
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the church bombings, which the government believes were carried out by its supporters from another Mindanao group, Abu Sayyaf, which has a long history of criminal and extremist activity.