Watch as a @USNavy F/A-18 #SuperHornet comes in for a landing at Payerne Air Base in Switzerland. The Swiss Air Force will take flight in two Super Hornets this week for #Air2030 evaluation tests. #SchweizerArmee pic.twitter.com/lOUHU7TKqq— Boeing Defense (@BoeingDefense) April 28, 2019
April 30, 2019
The Swiss Air Force will take flight in two Super Hornets this week for #Air2030 evaluation tests
This day in 1945, Adolf Hitler commits suicide along with Eva Braun in the Führerbunker in Berlin
This day in 1945, Adolf Hitler commits suicide along with Eva Braun in the Führerbunker in Berlin. #WW2 pic.twitter.com/WokQt0dMTG— WWII Pictures (@WWIIpix) April 30, 2019
Video of our Singapore's locally and specially designed Airborne-Trooper Training Facility by DSTA and SAF.
Video of our locally and specially designed Airborne-Trooper Training Facility by DSTA and SAF. It has really helped our special forces in their airborne training. pic.twitter.com/L3FYSF332N— Ng Eng Hen (@Ng_Eng_Hen) April 29, 2019
Rogue Pakistan admits presence of terrorists in its territory to avail IMF bailout loan package
Pakistan Army Major General Ghafoora admits
Pakistan Army on Monday admitted the presence of terrorists and Jihadi elements in its country, saying that there is a need to "do a lot" to curb terrorism.
"We have proscribed violent extremist organisations and Jihadist groups and we have been taking action against them," said Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor at a press conference here on Monday.
Major General Ghafoor said that there is a need to "do a lot" to curb terrorism as Islamabad so far has "suffered losses. We have lost millions of dollar due to terrorism." "There is still a lot to do against terrorism," he added.
He also admitted that previous governments failed to curb terrorism and due to which Pakistan lost its "millions of dollars."
"The state was busy conducting kinetic operations and every law enforcement agency was busy in that. Which is why we were not able to strategise against these (banned) organisations the way we are doing today," Ghafoor said.
Pakistan Army on Monday admitted the presence of terrorists and Jihadi elements in its country, saying that there is a need to "do a lot" to curb terrorism.
"We have proscribed violent extremist organisations and Jihadist groups and we have been taking action against them," said Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor at a press conference here on Monday.
Major General Ghafoor said that there is a need to "do a lot" to curb terrorism as Islamabad so far has "suffered losses. We have lost millions of dollar due to terrorism." "There is still a lot to do against terrorism," he added.
He also admitted that previous governments failed to curb terrorism and due to which Pakistan lost its "millions of dollars."
"The state was busy conducting kinetic operations and every law enforcement agency was busy in that. Which is why we were not able to strategise against these (banned) organisations the way we are doing today," Ghafoor said.
April 29, 2019
F-35 AGCAS cleared for fielding
The 412th Test Wing has recommended that the F-35 Automatic Ground and Collision Avoidance System be cleared for fielding, seven years ahead of schedule.
JMSDF P-3Cs in Brunei for joint exercise
Two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) P-3Cs have left India and are now in Brunei for a joint exercise with the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN).
India to carry out another test-firing of air-launched BrahMos
India will soon test-fire the air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Su-30MKI fighter.
April 28, 2019
April 27, 2019
Khalifa Haftar's LNA forces fire Kornet ATGM'S on Tripoli-loyal troops
#LIBYA - Khalifa Haftar's LNA forces fire Kornet ATGM'S on Tripoli-loyal troops. pic.twitter.com/mnkxk9E0CM— Ali Özkök (@Ozkok_) April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019
Vietnam People’s Air Force Su-22 runway excursion
A Vietnam People’s Air Force (VPAF) Su-22 hit a wall during landing on Apr. 23. The pilot did not suffer any injury.
USN drafting guidelines on reporting UFO encounters
The U.S. Navy is drafting guidelines for pilots and military personnel to report UFO sightings.
Israeli Air Force’s 116 Squadron is now operating the F-35
The Jerusalem Post says the Israeli Air Force’s 116 Squadron is now operating the F-35 fighter.
F22 doing one of the Russian tricks
F22 doing one of the Russian tricks 😯 pic.twitter.com/UoxC8THoqT— Fighter-pictures (@fighterpics) April 26, 2019
Filming Airbus A380 by a drone camera during takeoff from Mauritius Airport
Filming Airbus A380 by a drone camera during takeoff from Mauritius Airport 🇲🇺 pic.twitter.com/M2ls7ecUA2— Aviationdaily✈️الطيران يوميآ (@Aviationdailyy) April 26, 2019
April 25, 2019
Leading Aircraftman and Warlpiri man Brodie McIntyre is playing a Didgeridoo at the Anzac Day services in Turkey this year
Leading Aircraftman and Warlpiri man Brodie McIntyre is playing a Didgeridoo at the Anzac Day services in Turkey this year. Very proud of all our @Aus_AirForce personnel representing #YourADF at services in Australia and around the world #LestWeForget #17SQN #AnzacDay19 🇦🇺🇳🇿🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/NFTEDOMaM2— Air Commander (@RAAF_ACAUST) April 25, 2019
Anzac Day is a day for all Australians
#AnzacDay is a day for all Australians. 🇦🇺— Royal Australian Air Force (@AusAirForce) April 24, 2019
Thank you for your support in recognising the efforts of all past & present #YourADF personnel, & remembering those who paid the ultimate price in service to our nation. #LestWeForget#AusAirForce #AnzacDay2019 #TYFYS pic.twitter.com/sYYFBVzWqB
April 24, 2019
Allah created this land for Muslims; Kafirs have right to live, but only Muslims have right to rule
Last sermon of Jihadi who blew himself up in Sri Lanka.
"Islam doesn't permit standing up for country's flag. Hindus, Xtians, Budhdhists r Kafirs. Allah created this land for Muslims; Kafirs have right to live, but only Muslims have right to rule."
CCTV footage of one of the Islamic suicide bomber
- Abu Ubaida
- Abu al-Mukhtar
- Abu Khalil
- Abu Hamza
- Abu al-Barra
- Abu Muhammad
- Abu Abdullah
"Islam doesn't permit standing up for country's flag. Hindus, Xtians, Budhdhists r Kafirs. Allah created this land for Muslims; Kafirs have right to live, but only Muslims have right to rule."
Last sermon of Tamil jihadi who blew himself up in Sri Lanka.— Tarek Fatah (@TarekFatah) April 23, 2019
"Islam doesn't permit standing up for country's flag. Hindus, Xtians, Budhdhists r Kafirs. Allah created this land for Muslims; Kafirs have right to live, but only Muslims have right to rule." pic.twitter.com/I4Z3XUVtQc
CCTV footage of one of the Islamic suicide bomber
- Abu Ubaida
- Abu al-Mukhtar
- Abu Khalil
- Abu Hamza
- Abu al-Barra
- Abu Muhammad
- Abu Abdullah
CCTV footage of one of the suicide bomber in #SriLankaTerrorAttack#ISIS terrorists in Sri Lanka attacks identified by Islamic State in latest statement:— Sachin Singh (@sachinsingh1010) April 23, 2019
- Abu Ubaida
- Abu al-Mukhtar
- Abu Khalil
- Abu Hamza
- Abu al-Barra
- Abu Muhammad
- Abu Abdullah pic.twitter.com/ywAFcg4u4w
Bodyguards wipe Kim’s train as it arrives at Vladivostok station
Cleaning on the go? Bodyguards wipe Kim’s train as it arrives at Vladivostok station https://t.co/cPN4JtKjL5#PutinKimSummit pic.twitter.com/TlcViUjpq1— RT (@RT_com) April 24, 2019
Libyan GNA Air Force has lost the 508, its last Mirage F.1ED which was being flown by Mercenary Pilot
#BREAKING: It is now confirmed that #GNA Air Force has lost the 508, its last Mirage F.1ED which was being flown by Mercenary Pilot, "B. R". It was shot-down by #LNA near Al-Watiya AB. 2 weeks ago, B. was claiming to be not in #Libya but seems he was & he is probably dead now! pic.twitter.com/iqqndh4Lt7— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) April 24, 2019
Airbus Helicopters Awarded Australia’s ARH Tiger Support Contract Extension
Brisbane, Airbus has been awarded an extension of the Australian Army’s Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) Tiger through-life support (TLS) contract by the Australian Department of Defence.
Airbus Australia Pacific Managing Director Andrew Mathewson said that the five-year, TLS contract extension reflected the current standing of the Tiger in Australia.
“Airbus is committed to ensuring the success of the Australian ARH Tiger fleet, and we have worked closely with the Australian Army and our industry partners to improve the fleet‘s performance over many years,” he said.
The TLS extension covering the ARH programme until 2025 includes:
• More extensive aircraft and component deeper maintenance;
• Operational maintenance of aircraft allocated to training;
• Aircrew and technician training including maintenance of training devices;
• Design services including OEM design incorporation;
• Systems and software development and testing;
• Complete parts support including MRO, purchasing, storage and distribution;
• Technical publications; maintenance policy; and fleet management.
Raytheon Start to Produce AIM-9X Block II and AMRAAM for Indonesia and Other Countries
https://dod.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract-View/Article/1815651//
AIM-9X Block II
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona, is awarded $12,111,859 for modification P00002 to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-firm contract (N00019-18-C-1068) for procurement of AIM-9X Lot 18 Block II All Up Round tactical missiles, Captive Air Training missile guidance units, tail caps and containers, and spares for the Navy, Air Force and the governments of South Korea, Australia, Qatar, Norway, Indonesia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Poland, Japan, Taiwan, Turkey, Belgium, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Finland, Switzerland, Slovakia, Singapore, and Denmark.
Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (31 percent); Andover, Massachusetts (10 percent); Keyser, West Virginia (9 percent); Santa Clarita, California (8 percent); Hillsboro, Oregon (5 percent); Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (5 percent); Goleta, California (4 percent); Cheshire, Connecticut (4 percent); Heilbronn, Germany (3 percent); Simsbury, Connecticut (2 percent); Jose, California (2 percent); Valencia, California (2 percent); Anaheim, California (2 percent); Cajon, California (2 percent); Cincinnati, Ohio (1 percent); Anniston, Alabama (1 percent); San Diego, California (1 percent); Chatsworth, California (1 percent); Amesbury, Massachusetts (1 percent); Claremont, California (1 percent); Sumner, Washington (1 percent); and other locations within the continental U.S. (4 percent).
Work is expected to be completed in March 2021. Fiscal 2017, 2018, and 2019 weapons procurement (Navy); fiscal 2018 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy); fiscal 2017 and 2018 missile procurement (Air Force); and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) funds in the amount of 12,111,859 will be obligated at time of award, $302,997 of which will expire at the end of the fiscal year.
This modification combines purchases for the Navy ($884,869; 7.2 percent); Air Force ($678,935; 5.6 percent); and the governments of South Korea ($2,093,922; 17.3 percent); Australia ($1,989,468; 16.4 percent); Qatar ($1,900,344; 15.7 percent); Indonesia ($613,232; 5.1 percent); Norway ($610,316; 5 percent); Kuwait ($536,353; 4.4 percent); Saudi Arabia ($443,249; 3.7 percent); Israel ($386,756; 3.2 percent); Poland ($338,184; 2.8 percent); Japan ($249,903; 2.1 percent); Taiwan ($241,433; 2 percent); Turkey ($185, 098; 1.5 percent); Malaysia ($172,606; 1.4 percent); United Arab Emirates ($171,534; 1.4 percent); Belgium ($167,707; 1.4 percent); the Netherlands ($161,865; 1.3 percent); Finland ($141,901; 1.2 percent); Switzerland ($57,020; 0.5 percent); Slovakia ($45,793; .04 percent); Singapore ($33,298; 0.3 percent); and Denmark ($8,073; 0.1 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. (US DoD)
AMRAAM
Raytheon Missile Systems Co., Tucson, Arizona, has been awarded a $19,136,527 firm-fixed-price modification (P00011) to previously awarded contract FA8675-18-C-0003 for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) production program.
This modification provides for upgrade and commonality of AMRAAM production test equipment being produced and utilized under the basic contract. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and is expected to be complete by April 15, 2022.
This contract involves unclassified foreign military sales to Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Fiscal 2017 procurement funds (Air Force and Navy) in the amount of $12,396,642; and Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $6,739,885, are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity. (US DoD)
This elephant walk featuring 24 F-22s was possible after new checklist changes
The U.S. Air Force has implemented a new checklist for F-22 pilots who are flying with external fuel tanks attached.
Fast jet training at MCAS Yuma hampered by limited training areas and weapons availability
A formerly secret Pentagon report says USMC fast jet pilots training at MCAS Yuma are unable to “train as they would fight.”
Rogue Pakistan Army announces postings and transfers of top commanders
New Appointees of Pakistan Army will now start to large tracts of government land and grab prime real estate in major Pakistani commercial cities.
The Pakistan Army on Tuesday announced high-level postings of top military commanders, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been appointed as adjutant general-Army Headquarters (GHQ) while Lt Gen Azhar Abbas has been appointed as director-general (DG) of the Joint Staff (JS) Headquarters.The army’s promotion board also confirmed Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood as inspector-general (IG) of Communications and Information Technology (C&IT) and Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza has been posted to vice joint chiefs of staff committee (JCSC).
The board transferred also Lt Gen Syed Muhammad Adnan to the Bahawalpur Corps as its new commanding officer.
On April 12, the army promoted Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, Lt Gen Azhar Abbas, Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood and Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza from major general to their existing ranks.
Russian Wingman shot down own MiG-31
A Russian MiG-31 was lost on Apr. 26, 2017. At that time, the Russian Ministry of Defense did not explain why the aircraft crashed. It has now emerged that the twin-engine fighter was brought down by another MiG-31 which fired a R-33 air-to-air missile mistakenly.
PACAF practice dispersing aircraft throughout Micronesia
F-16s, F-15s, F-22s, C-17s and C-130s assigned to Pacific Air Force (PACAF) practice dispersing to airports and airfields in Micronesia on Apr. 22.
April 22, 2019
Iran Air Force had only ten of its aircraft participating in Iran's Military Day Parade on 18 April.
Because of the bad weather, #IranAirForce had only ten of its aircraft participating in #Iran's Military Day Parade on 18 April. These videos show two of three MiG-29UBs participating in the parade and also the F-14AM & F-4E flying behind a KC-747 Tanker airplane. pic.twitter.com/BUNkxE3I6T— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) April 21, 2019
Two F-16 squadrons of Hellenic Air Force carried-out tens of SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) missions during exercise #Iniochos2019/
Two F-16 squadrons of #HellenicAirForce carried-out tens of SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) missions during exercise #Iniochos2019/ #Iniohos2019. 343 Mira from 115 P.M. based at Souda, #Crete was one of them. Its F-16 pilots are now ready to deal with S-400 SAM system. 👇 pic.twitter.com/dEGPkcDfhm— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) April 22, 2019
April 20, 2019
Japanese Hamamatsu Public Relations Center original character T-4 man
Royal Australian Af pilots recently flew night missions around RAAF Bases WLM and RIC as part of our F 35 Joint Strike Fighter validation
Our #3SQN pilots recently flew night missions around RAAF Bases WLM & RIC as part of our @thef35 #JointStrikeFighter validation & verification program. They're working hard in support of the continued transition & towards achieving Initial Operating Capability. #AusAirForce #F35 pic.twitter.com/EfJZfMHP1D— Royal Australian Air Force (@AusAirForce) April 19, 2019
Soldiers of the 1st Fallschirm-Panzer Division Hermann Göring near a destroyed Soviet SU-122 assault gun in Bautzen, April 1945
Soldiers of the 1st Fallschirm-Panzer Division Hermann Göring near a destroyed Soviet SU-122 assault gun in Bautzen, April 1945. #WW2 pic.twitter.com/VE9416lYd2— WWII Pictures (@WWIIpix) April 19, 2019
Houthi Forces shot down a Chinese made Wing Loong UAV
#Houthi Forces shot down a #Chinese made #WingLoong UAV (Purchased by #Saudi_Arabia) over the Sa’ada countryside #Yemen today. Pictures shows the wreckage and also a local carrying on his shoulder the nose of a Chinese AKD-10 Air to Surface missile.— Abiveer Singh (@Singh__Bir) April 20, 2019
#Defence #Assad #IAF #PAF pic.twitter.com/4ATZoF7wQw
April 19, 2019
US Army Rangers from the 3rd Ranger Battalion at @FortBenning, Ga., train w/night vision devices while preparing for an upcoming deployment
Lethal in the dark.@USArmy Rangers from the 3rd Ranger Battalion at @FortBenning, Ga., train w/night vision devices while preparing for an upcoming deployment. The Rangers were put into several combat scenarios to ensure they are as lethal as possible to the enemy. #KnowYourMil pic.twitter.com/KEhbSNicPi— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) April 19, 2019
April 18, 2019
New footage released by China offers an inside look at the country's first self-developed aircraft carrier during its latest sea trial
New footage released by China offers an inside look at the country's first self-developed aircraft carrier during its latest sea trial (Video via CCTV Military Channel) pic.twitter.com/HRQ9QACrzu— People's Daily, China (@PDChina) April 18, 2019
April 17, 2019
China receives final batch of Su-35 fighter aircraft from Russia
China receives final batch of Su-35 fighter aircraft from Russiahttps://t.co/Nyk1dUB1Zb pic.twitter.com/JIFD6idrK5— Defence blog (@Defence_blog) April 17, 2019
Canada will launch a new fighter competition again, next month
CBC News says the Canadian government will be calling for a tender to buy new fighters by the end of next month.
Taiwan to deploy twin-barrel 20mm remote weapon stations off the coast of China
Taiwan’s XTR-102 remote weapon station will enter service on Donying island off the coast of China in 2021.
Sweden buying GBU-39/B
The Pentagon has disclosed that Sweden will be buying the GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I in a $65 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to Boeing on Apr. 15.
Houthis in Yemen introduced a new airburst ballistic missile that spreads 14,000 pieces of shrapnel over a large area
So, the Houthis in Yemen introduced a new airburst ballistic missile that spreads 14,000 pieces of shrapnel over a large area. The "Badr-F" allegedly has a range of 160km. The video shows one missile detonating above and blanketing an entire outpost with shrapnel pic.twitter.com/ZigRi6rV5g— Hugo Kaaman (@HKaaman) April 16, 2019
Russian reconnaissance UAV for BM-30 MLRS
Russian reconnaissance UAV for BM-30 MLRS pic.twitter.com/nCMM5iNHrI— Caesar (@Ninja998998) April 16, 2019
Israel fighter jets fly over the snowy peaks and wide fields of Greece as part of one of the largest overseas Israeli Air Force exercises
Watch our fighter jets fly over the snowy peaks and wide fields of Greece as part of one of the largest overseas Israeli Air Force exercises pic.twitter.com/JnpgG8jBGR— Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) April 16, 2019
April 15, 2019
Indonesia Signs USD1 Billion Contract for Three Follow-on SSKs to Nagapasa Class
Indonesia has signed a USD1 billion contract with South Korean shipbuilding company DSME for three more diesel-electric submarines. The Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL will play a larger role in the construction of these vessels. sixth boat PT PAL will construct all six modules in Indonesia, with assistance from DSME (photo : IMF)
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has signed a USD1 billion contract with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for three Type 209/1400 diesel-electric submarines (SSKs). The contract was signed on 12 March in Bandung, West Java.
The vessels will be a follow-on to the country’s Nagapasa class, the contract for which was also awarded to DSME in 2011. Two submarines under this earlier contract have been commissioned by the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL), while a third was launched at PT PAL’s premises in Surabaya on 11 March.
Industry sources, who have been updating Jane’s on the progress of the negotiations for the follow-on SSKs since early January 2019, have also confirmed that PT PAL will take on larger workshare roles in this new deal with DSME as part of a technology transfer programme.
For the first vessel under the new contract, which will be the fourth-in-class overall, two of the SSK’s six modules will be constructed by PT PAL in Surabaya, while DSME will build the remaining four in South Korea. The Indonesian-built modules will be shipped to Okpo for assembly.
Jordan might donate third AH-1 to Philippines
During a campaign rally in Negros Occidental on Apr. 11, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte told the crowd that Jordan might donate another AH-1 attack helicopter to his country.
Royal Australian Navy Getting AUD 600 Million IT Upgrade
The IT equipment the Navy uses on its ships will receive a major overhaul worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, have announced the Government will strengthen the Navy’s computer networks by modernising the Fleet Information Environment (FIE).
“The FIE consists of both classified and unclassified computer networks which are used throughout the fleet,” said Minister Pyne.
These networks can exchange information within the ship or externally using radio and satellite connections.
“It’s fundamental to Navy’s ability to operate the fleet day-to-day, including participating in operations with allied nations.”
The project is worth around $600 million and will create more than 100 jobs designing and developing the new computer systems.
This is the first step towards rolling out contemporary computer systems to the fleet over the next decade ensuring the Navy continues to meet the challenges of modern warfare.
The current FIE has supported Navy’s deployed computer network requirements for over a decade.
Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, said with technology moving rapidly, many components require upgrading and Australian industry will be approached to provide innovative solutions.
“The Commonwealth is continuing to work with Australian industry to improve Defence capabilities and create local jobs,” said Minister Reynolds.
“It’s an exciting project which provides numerous opportunities for Australian small and medium sized businesses.”
Honeywell Eyes Malaysia F/A-18D, C-130 Upgrade Work
Honeywell is eyeing upgrade opportunities for Kuala Lumpur’s Boeing F/A-18D Hornet fighters and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules tactical transports.
Honeywell has a significant amount of content on the F/A-18Ds that it could upgrade, says company vice-president Tim Van Luven.
Potential upgrade work could involve the aircraft’s displays, global positioning system, antennas, lighting, wheels and brakes, and cabin pressure system. In addition, Honeywell produced the main fuel controls on the type’s General Electric F404 engines.
"The needs of Malaysia’s defence and aerospace industry are constantly evolving,” he says. “Honeywell is well positioned in the region to evaluate ways in which we can offer customized support to the Royal Malaysian Air Force. As a key solutions provider for the F/A-18D, we are continuously exploring possibilities that leverage our local partnerships and global supply chain network to bring enhanced aftermarket support to Malaysia.”
Honeywell also believes that maintenance for Malaysia’s Hornet fleet would be better expedited were this to be conducted under a direct commercial arrangement, as opposed to the existing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) arrangement.Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer shows that the Royal Malaysian Air Force operates eight F/A-18Ds, with an average age of 21.7 years.
Van Luven made the remarks during the recent Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
In addition, Honeywell sees broad scope for work on Kuala Lumpur’s fleet of C-130s.
“We talked to [local MRO firm] Airod and the Malaysian government as well,” says Van Luven.
“We understand there is funding to support the programme, but there are no decisions, contracts or tenders as of yet on what the upgrade is. We're going to give some briefings to some of the local decision makers on what Honeywell can do.”
Van Luven says that Honeywell can offer a broad range of upgrades to the legacy fleet, including avionics, mechanical systems, safety systems, and communications.
“There's lots of places to spend money on old C-130s from the 1970s, so it will depend on their requirements,” he says. “They seem very committed to upgrading.”
The RMAF operates 14 C-130s with an average of 34.9 years. Its in service fleet comprises three C-130Hs, eight C-130H-30s, and two KC-130Hs. It also has a single C-130H-30 in storage.
Saab Receives Order for Carl-Gustaf Ammunition to the Australian Army
Saab has received an order for deliveries of Carl-Gustaf® ammunition to the Australian Army, the total order value is SEK 168 million and deliveries are expected to take place in 2020.
In September 2018, the Australian Army placed an order for deliveries of the newest version of the system – Carl-Gustaf M4.
“We are happy to see that the Australian Army keeps investing in the Carl-Gustaf system and we are proud of the trust our customer puts in Saab. This order demonstrates the continued strong belief in the Carl-Gustaf system and the state-of-the-art ammunition delivered from Saab. The wide range of variations of Carl-Gustaf ammunition brings a true tactical flexibility to the user,” says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab business area Dynamics.
Saab’s world-leading weapon system Carl-Gustaf has a long and distinguished service history all around the world, including the Nordic and Baltic region. Employing a wide range of ammunition types, the Carl-Gustaf system allows dismounted soldiers to take on multiple challenges – from neutralising armoured vehicles to clearing obstacles and defeating enemies in buildings. The Carl-Gustaf system, which has been sold to more than 40 countries, is successively being developed with new ammunition types and enhanced capabilities.
This order was booked during Q4 2018.
Philippine Navy team in U.K. for pre-delivery inspection of AW159s
Vice Adm. Robert Empedrad from the Philippine Navy is leading a team in the United Kingdom for pre-delivery inspection of the two AW159s the South East Asia nation has ordered.
S-350, S-500 will soon be delivered to Russia’s military
The Russian military will soon take delivery of the S-350 and S-500 air defense missile system.
Royal Thai Navy Holds Ceremony to Launch New Tugboat
The Royal Thai Navy has launched the second YTM-858 H.T.M.S. Panyi medium-sized tugboat, in a ceremony according to naval tradition for good fortune.
This is the second Panyi-class medium sized tugboat, number 858 commissioned in a boat launching ceremony, presided over by Royal Thai Navy Commander in Chief Luechai Ruddit, with the Navy Wives Association President Ubonwan Ruddit as the christening lady taking part in the ceremony at ItalThai Marine’s shipyard in Samut Prakan.
The Royal Thai Navy previously hired ItalThai Marine to build two tugboats, with one of the two currently in service with the Amphibious and Combat Support Service Squadron. The second Panyi-class boat in the ceremony today was built under contract to replace older boats and increase the number of medium size tugboats in the fleet.
The Navy Deputy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Yongyut Phrompromrach said the new boat will assist in the navigation of large warships into and out of piers; fighting fire in naval bases, and in other operations more effectively, such as the removal of oil slicks at piers and on shore, and pulling weapons’ exercise targets.
The hiring of a domestic company to construct the boat is considered a demonstration of Thai ship building capacity and proficiency required for technological transmission which will help drive the country’s ship building industry forward.
April 13, 2019
Indonesia to replace Hawk with F-16V?
According to Angkasa Review, Jakarta is keen to buy 32 F-16V fighters to replace its Hawk 100/200 fleet.
No bidder for Hungary’s MiG-29s
Hungary has failed to sell off 19 of its MiG-29 fighters along with 20 spare engines as no one made a bid for them.
U-2 joins search for missing JASDF F-35A pilot
A U.S. Air Force U-2 reconnaissance aircraft has joined the ongoing search effort to locate the pilot of a Japanese F-35A that crash on Apr. 9.
April 11, 2019
April 9, 2019
Dhanush Artillery guns rolls into Indian Army's arsenal
Dhanush rolls into Indian Army's arsenal @drajaykumar_ias @dgof_board @SaurabhKumar559 @vivekcverma @DefProdnIndia @SpokespersonMoD @PTI_News @PIB_India @DDNewsLive @adgpi pic.twitter.com/0Iq5XzBRlE— PRO, Ordnance Factory Board (@DrUddipan) April 8, 2019
3M54 "Kalibr", Russian cruise missile, over Northern Syria
3M54 "Kalibr", Russian cruise missile, over Northern Syria pic.twitter.com/6YopSapzHr— Syria frontlines (@SyriaWarReports) April 8, 2019
Watch the moment, a Libya National Air Force MiG-21MF rocketed the main runway of Mitiga Airpo
#BREAKING: Watch the moment, a #Libya National Air Force MiG-21MF rocketed the main runway of #Mitiga Airport (Umm Atiqa) at #Tripoli minutes ago. Last night, Ecuadorian Mirage F.1ED pilot of #GNA Air Force unsuccessfully bombed #LNAF Base at Watiya. (Credit: O. Berkowitz) pic.twitter.com/orqLRlc5RY— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) April 8, 2019
April 6, 2019
April 5, 2019
F-15 shooting down an unmanned F-4 Phantom
Shown is an F-15 shooting down an unmanned F-4 Phantom. pic.twitter.com/TnkqEGamg0— UK Defence Journal (@UKDefJournal) April 4, 2019
Boeing says NATO may buy P-8A to plug gap in maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities
Boeing has engaged NATO in exploratory talks to plug a gap in the alliance’s maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with the P-8A.
Watch Spanish Air Force C295 landing accident
A Spanish Air Force C295, tail number T.21-10, was badly damaged after it overran the runway after a hard landing at Santa Cilia Airfield on Apr. 4.
April 4, 2019
Chinese copied Wing Loong UAVs have fired more than 3000 munitions
China’s Wing Loong unmanned aerial vehicles have fired more than 3000 live munitions and achieved more than 90 percent accuracy with them.
Lightning hit F18 canopy
Lightning hit F18 canopy ⚡⚡ pic.twitter.com/Z8nYvy7206— Aviationdaily✈️الطيران يوميآ (@Aviationdailyy) April 3, 2019