May 29, 2019
Turkish instructor while training GNA militiamen on using Kirpi II MRAPs in Tripoli
Footage of #Turkish instructor while training #GNA militiamen on using Kirpi II MRAPs in #Tripoli #Libya pic.twitter.com/NoWDV3kPnm— Mohamed Mansour 🇪🇬 (@Mansourtalk) May 29, 2019
30th anniversary of AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo’s first flight
The AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter made its first fight 30 years ago today.
India discovered potential issue with Mirage 2000 FBW system
India’s investigation into the fatal crash of a Mirage 2000 fighter this year found that the incident is probably caused by a fault with the jet’s fly-by-wire flight control system.
May 28, 2019
May 27, 2019
Mayor in Yamaguchi Prefecture against deployment of Aegis Ashore
The mayor of Abu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has petitioned the central government to scrap its plan to deploy the Aegis Ashore system in the Prefecture.
Mexican Navy Mi-17 crashes while fighting forest fire
A Mexican Navy Mi-17 helicopter has crash while helping to fight a forest fire.
May 26, 2019
HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives home in Portsmouth after her maintenance period in dry dock
HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives home in Portsmouth after her maintenance period in dry dock.— Henry Jones (@hthjones) May 25, 2019
Via @PortsmouthProud pic.twitter.com/GJf6zu1Ehu
Indian Navy Japanese Navy conducts passage exercises (PASSEX) in Andaman Sea with INS Sahyadri, JSIzumo & JSMurasame
#BridgesofFriendship #IndianNavy & @jmsdf_pao_eng conduct passage exercises (PASSEX) in Andaman Sea with #INSSahyadri, #JSIzumo & #JSMurasame. The ships conducted intensive Maritime Ops incl tactical manoeuvres & AS exercises on expendable target EMATT 1/2.. pic.twitter.com/HwmvoGHXXA— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 26, 2019
First and final look inside VIP section of Japan Air Force One Boeing 747
The Japanese government allowed the media into the VIP section of the government Boeing 747 for the first and final time on May 24.
UAE cleared to buy RQ-21A
The U.S. Congress has been informed by the Trump administration on a potential Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of 20 RQ-21A Blackjack Unmanned Air Vehicles.
Taiwan has obtained TPE331 engines to power Teng Yun
An exclusive report by Up Media says Taiwan has obtained two Honeywell TPE331 turboprop engines to fit inside their indigenous Teng Yu UAV.
Watch the launching ceremony of Europe’s newest aircraft carrier
Italy’s newest Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Trieste was launched at the Fincantieri shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia on May 25.
May 25, 2019
India's DRDO successfully test-fires an indigenously-developed 500 kg class guided bomb from a Sukhoi combat jet
Guided 500kg bomb tested from an IAF Su-30MKI today over Pokhran, says @DRDO_India. pic.twitter.com/zcIU8W38o0— Livefist (@livefist) May 24, 2019
May 23, 2019
May 22, 2019
New dashcam footage captures the moment a pilot ejected from an F-16 just before his fighter jet crashed into a warehouse
New dashcam footage captures the moment a pilot ejected from an F-16 just before his fighter jet crashed into a warehouse near March Air Reverse Base in Southern California last week.— ABC News (@ABC) May 22, 2019
Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. https://t.co/rnh8B6ni6q pic.twitter.com/Lux8l5KMJ5
May 21, 2019
Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani Fishing Boat with 100 Kgs of Heroin
Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani Fishing Boat with 100 Kgs of Heroin https://t.co/TT6G3p96ZW pic.twitter.com/BpnLMnWwGe— Defence Spokesperson (@SpokespersonMoD) May 21, 2019
Iran Air Defense Force deployed at-least a S-300PMU-2 battery, several Tor-M1 units as well as indigenous Tabas & Talash SAM systems to S. Iran near Persian Gulf
#BREAKING: This morning, #Iran Air Defense Force deployed at-least a S-300PMU-2 battery, several Tor-M1 units as well as indigenous Tabas & Talash SAM systems to S. #Iran near #PersianGulf to protect military bases, nuclear sites & oil refineries from danger of any #US airstrike. pic.twitter.com/OE8Za6GlX9— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) May 20, 2019
Timelaps MH-60 landing aboard the USS MOBILE BAY CG-53
Timelaps MH-60 landing aboard the USS MOBILE BAY CG-53. pic.twitter.com/o1IAey8dnm— Rotarywing (@Rotarywings1) May 20, 2019
US Navy USS Abraham Lincoln participated in a Psychological Warfare exercise with the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), USS Leyte Gulf and USS Bainbridge
#USNavy USS Abraham Lincoln participated in a Psychological Warfare exercise with the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), USS Leyte Gulf and USS Bainbridge to scare #Iran's Islamic Regime from North Arabian Sea in past few days. Its 41 F/A-18E/Fs & 6 EA-18Gs had tens of flights in day & night pic.twitter.com/pko0q9KfHV— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
Japan cleared to buy 160 AIM-120C-7 missiles
The Trump administration has informed Congress on a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan of 160 AIM-120C-7 air-to-air missiles.
Watch the maiden flight of HH-60W, USAF’s newest rescue bird
The Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter achieved first flight on May 17 in Florida.
Seven Rafale M fighters divert to Aceh, Indonesia due to weather
Seven French Navy Rafale M carrierborne fighters were forced to divert to Aceh, Indonesia on May 19 due to bad weather.
Lockheed Martin to help Rafael market SPICE
Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop, market, manufacture and support the latter’s SPICE stand-off weapon guidance kits.
Another China helicopter Z-10 crashed on Apr. 26
China has confirmed that one of its pilot was killed in a helicopter crash on Apr. 26.
Chinese fighter crash on May 18 caught on video
The incident is reported to be in Gaocun Town, Weihai City, Shandong Province. Parachutes were seen on the ground.
Rogue Pakistan army soldier opens fire at unarmed civilians in a fit of rage
The sad reality of #Pakistan army. A soldier opens fire at unarmed civilians in a fit of rage. After all, #pashtunsdisownmanzoor and #Balochistan are just target practice for them. Pak army use tanks and attack helicopters against them. This is just an assault rifle. pic.twitter.com/eo2EoPslcD— Snehesh Alex Philip (@sneheshphilip) May 20, 2019
May 19, 2019
Pakistan Army supported prominent Taliban COMMANDER was killed in a precision guided airstrike by our own A-29s in Kundoz
A prominent Taliban COMMANDER was killed in a precision guided airstrike by our own A-29s in Kundoz!— Abdul Rahman Rahmani (@rahmanrahmanee) May 18, 2019
Details in the video 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/Ki5zwETZfL
May 18, 2019
Nellis Air Force Base unveils F-16 in Russian-style color scheme
Nellis Air Force Base unveils F-16 in Russian-style color schemehttps://t.co/hPEjmxucVy pic.twitter.com/SZqFRafqWw— Defence blog (@Defence_blog) May 18, 2019
New CH-47F Chinooks for Indian Air Force
Spotted on the flightline at Boeing Philly today. Couple of fresh-off-the-production line CH-47F Chinooks for Indian Air Force in smart grey. #AvGeek pic.twitter.com/gyZf4DzJDp— Tim Robinson (@RAeSTimR) May 17, 2019
Vertical climb. Mig29 Take Off
Unbelievable. See that Vertical climb. Mig29 Take Off 😎 pic.twitter.com/0MvJO4vqE5@fighterpics— Aviator Anil Chopra (@Chopsyturvey) May 17, 2019
First flight of HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter
First flight of HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter 😍✌️ pic.twitter.com/dW9huxHyBG— Rotarywing (@Rotarywings1) May 17, 2019
First flight of HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter
First flight of HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter 😍✌️ pic.twitter.com/dW9huxHyBG— Rotarywing (@Rotarywings1) May 17, 2019
Israel Defense Force has used EXTRA artillery rockets to hit several none-time sensitive targets
#Breaking: #Israel Defense Force has used EXTRA artillery rockets to hit several none-time sensitive targets (possibly #IRGC related) in #Damascus. #Syria Air Defense Force's Pantsir S1/2 SAM systems didn't manage to shoot them down. #IDF launched the rockets from #GolanHeights. pic.twitter.com/Zl50LPXIrP— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) May 17, 2019
May 16, 2019
Firing of Smerch MRLS
Firing of Smerch MRLS 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺 pic.twitter.com/bbp7G1Xnnr— Sukhoi Su-57 frazor🇷🇺🇮🇳 (@I30mki) May 16, 2019
Boeing shows how high-speed Apache gunship will look like
Boeing shows how high-speed Apache gunship will look likehttps://t.co/K6DS6stSEE pic.twitter.com/PFXHCkhzv6— Defence blog (@Defence_blog) May 16, 2019
Boeing sees a potential market for up to 2,600 T-X aircraft
A senior Boeing executive said during a media tour at its factory tour for the media in St. Louis that the aerospace giant sees a potential market for up to 2,600 T-X aircraft.
US Marine Corps - Reckless Alpha Electric Utility Task Vehicle
US Marine Corps - Reckless Alpha Electric Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) pic.twitter.com/3QikQq36fN— Caesar (@Ninja998998) May 15, 2019
IRGC backed Houthi rebels shot-down another UAE Air Force's RQ-1E Predator drone in South of Sana'a Yemen
#Breaking: #IRGC backed #Houthi rebels shot-down another #UAE Air Force's RQ-1E Predator drone in South of Sana'a #Yemen early morning today. Its video was released just minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/GVNBH32S9g— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) May 15, 2019
F18 pilot
Send him to the sky #F18 pilot 👏 pic.twitter.com/DwS8wD7ocD— Fighter-pictures (@fighterpics) May 15, 2019
At-least one of the seven Qasef-1 Loitering drones which were used by the IRGC's Houthi rebels in attack at the No.8 Oil Pump Station of Aramco Co
#Breaking: At-least one of the seven Qasef-1 Loitering drones which were used by the #IRGC's #Houthi rebels in attack at the No.8 Oil Pump Station of #Aramco Co. caused big fire in one of the oil reservoirs. The drones had been flown from deep inside #SaudiArabia's territory! pic.twitter.com/Ovv6P2kukD— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) May 14, 2019
The warning system was activated from abroad through Cyber attack and the oil in the reservoirs were pumped into the flare and burnt out for several minutes. But this didn't cause any explosion or fire in the facility. pic.twitter.com/gdtE9eALkA— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) May 14, 2019
Some cool footage of interoperability and work getting done in the skies above Alaska during Northern Edge 19
Nothing much to see here, just some cool footage of #interoperability and work getting done in the skies above #Alaska during #NorthernEdge19 😎@INDOPACOM @usairforce pic.twitter.com/nHBMhWhL2I— PACAF (@PACAF) May 15, 2019
Members of 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment deployed to Belize on Exercise Mayan Warrior
Last month, members of 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment deployed to Belize on Exercise Mayan Warrior.— British Army (@BritishArmy) May 14, 2019
In this video they show what operating in the hot humid environment of the Jungle is like.
More information can be found at https://t.co/gf2hOsd4Ib pic.twitter.com/IeaZJEJFQJ
May 14, 2019
Indian Army showcased their joint ops capability by undertaking company level airborne op at Teressa Island
Ex #BullStrike :Indian ArmedForces showcased their joint ops capability by undertaking company level #airborne op at Teressa Island in #Andaman&Nicobar.— Manish Prasad (@manishindiatv) May 13, 2019
Today 170 troops from @IAF_MCC @adgpi @indiannavy services undertook para drop ops in a Combat Free Fall & Static Line mode. pic.twitter.com/GKTFxj2yPF
Iran Air Defense Force has deployed tens Sayyad-2/3 and Mersad SAM batteries to protect Oil refineries, military bases & nuclear sites from danger of any possible air strike by USAF near the Persian Gulf
#Breaking: #Iran Air Defense Force has deployed tens Sayyad-2/3 and Mersad SAM batteries to protect Oil refineries, military bases & nuclear sites from danger of any possible air strike by #USAF near the #PersianGulf. This video shows Mersad deployment to #Asaluyeh this morning. pic.twitter.com/WjVB2L5fPF— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) May 13, 2019
A-29s carried precision guided strikes on Pakistan ISI backed Taliban terrorists
Remember Balamorghab?— Abdul Rahman Rahmani (@rahmanrahmanee) May 13, 2019
Yes, I just received one of the videos that our own A-29s carried precision guided strikes on ISI backed Taliban terrorists, in one of those old days when TBN wanted to overrun that strategic district in Badghis in order to send terrorists to Central Asia! pic.twitter.com/e26PjHXm8f
SPICE Family - High-Volume, Stand-off Strikes in GPS-Denied Arenas
Similar SPICE bombs were used by Indian Air Force to kill Pakistani terrorists recently.
Philippine Army Receives First Batch of Upgraded M113A2 RCWS-Equipped APC from Elbit Systems
One of the Philippine Army's M113A2 APC with RCWS disembarking on its own from the Philippine Navy's Bacolod City-class LSV BRP Bacolod City (LS-550).
On 11 May 2019, GMA News' reporter Raffy Tima posted a report and an accompanying video from his Twitter account on the deployment of additional Philippine Army (PA) assets in Jolo, Sulu to beef up security before the upcoming Mid-Term Elections this coming Monday 13 May 2019.
The video shows one of five M113A2 armored personnel carriers equipped with a 12.7mm machine gun on a remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) as it disembarks from the Philippine Navy Bacolod City-class logistics support vessel BRP Bacolod City (LS-550) . A corresponding photo was also posted by GMA News as profile photo of their report in their Facebook page.
Australia's Combined Arms Capability on Show at Exercise Chong Ju
A fighting force of tanks, helicopters, armoured reconnaissance vehicles, and infantry soldiers have showcased Australian Army’s joint combined arms capabilities during a live fire demonstration at Exercise Chong Ju in Puckapunyal, Victoria.
Spectators witnessed the versatile and decisive force of the Army through a fictional operational scenario that showcased the joint capabilities including M1A1 Abrams tanks, Australian light armoured vehicles (ASLAVs), a M777A2 howitzer, a Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter and infantry minor team tactics.
Chief of the Australian Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO said Exercise Chong Ju demonstrated Army’s preparedness for operational deployments, and showcased its capabilities to partners in defence industry.
“This exercise is an opportunity for Defence leaders and defence industry to see how the Australian Defence Force systems work in unison and the effects on the battlefield in a potential operational scenario,” Lieutenant General Rick Burr said.
“We are an Army in motion. We are prepared to deploy our versatile capabilities for the joint force, which requires us to be ready to assist in crises here at home and across the globe, now and in the future."
The exercise also provided staff cadets of the Royal Military College - Duntroon an opportunity to experience the breadth of roles open to them upon graduation later this year.
Exercise Chong Ju is an annual Army exercise named after a battle in North Korea in 1950 when the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, supported by tanks and artillery, attacked and captured a large North Korean defensive line during their northward advance to the Yalu River.
Vietnamese Defense Budget to Reach $7.9 Billion by 2024
The Future of the Vietnamese Defense Industry to 2024: Defense Budget is Projected to Register a CAGR of 9.43% Over 2020-2024, to Reach $7.9 Billion by 2024
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Future of the Vietnamese Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Vietnamese defense budget is projected to register a CAGR of 9.43% over 2020-2024, to reach US$7.9 billion by 2024.
This report provides readers with detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies and key news.
China's increased naval presence and territorial claims in the disputed waters of South China Sea are the major factors compelling the Vietnamese government to increase its military capabilities. The Vietnamese Government allocated US$5.1 billion towards military expenditure in 2019, of which 32.5% is earmarked for the procurement of defense equipment. The country's defense expenditure increased at a CAGR of 7.34% over 2015-2019.
The country's military modernization efforts are focused on preventing China from taking hold of disputed territory in the South China Sea. Over the forecast period, the country is expected to procure fighter and multi-role aircraft, armored vehicles, naval vessels, patrol ships, maritime patrol aircraft, and surveillance equipment. The country's defense expenditure is projected to increase from US$5.5 billion in 2020 to US$7.9 billion by 2024, increasing at a CAGR of 9.43%.
Between 2015 and 2019, Vietnam cumulatively spent US$7.2 billion on defense equipment, while US$15 billion was assigned for revenue expenditure. Over the forecast period, Vietnam's capital expenditure is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.43% and revenue expenditure is expected to register growth of 9.44%. Vietnam's slow population growth is projected to increase per capita defense expenditure from US$53.7 in 2019 to US$79.3 by 2024.
Vietnamese homeland security expenditure, on a cumulative basis, is expected to be US$20.9 billion over the forecast period compared to US$12.7 billion spent between 2015 and 2019. Efforts to protect its maritime boundaries, coupled with the need to counter human trafficking and the illicit drug trade are anticipated to drive homeland security expenditure during the forecast period.
The lack of technology and low domestic defense capability has forced the country to import weapon systems from foreign OEMs in order to fulfill its military requirements. Over 2014 to 2018, Russia emerged as the largest supplier of military hardware to Vietnam with a share of over 77.9% of Vietnam's imports, followed by Israel, Belarus, South Korea and Ukraine accounting for 9%, 4.1%, 2.8% and 2% respectively. Vietnam prefers government-to-government deals when procuring defense equipment; therefore, improving government-to-government relationships are expected to open up business opportunities over the forecast period.
U.S. willing to sell PAC-3 and THAAD to India
The U.S. government has told New Delhi that it is willing to sell the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Patriot Advance Capability (PAC-3) air defense missile systems.
PLA to field a longer range(280km) 370mm guided rocket system to fill the gap between PHL-03A 300mm MRLS and SRBM
PLA to field a longer range(280km) 370mm guided rocket system to fill the gap between PHL-03A 300mm MRLS and SRBM, which is expected to showcase at this year's military parade. Photo is the AR3 MRLS for export. pic.twitter.com/qrPiTRqcmN— dafeng cao (@dafengcao) May 13, 2019
NASA's Curiosity released this panorama of Mars a while ago
NASA's Curiosity released this panorama of Mars a while ago...— Space Explorer Mike (@MichaelGalanin) May 12, 2019
Credit: NASA/JPL pic.twitter.com/yw8KuJbiHO
May 12, 2019
Saudi Hawks in full barrel turn as formation, absolutely awesome
Saudi Hawks in full barrel turn as formation, absolutely awesome 👍 pic.twitter.com/LkXiQpNrsY— Fighter-pictures (@fighterpics) May 11, 2019
May 11, 2019
Qatar cleared to buy another 24 AH-64Es
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on the potential sale of 24 AH-64E Apaches to Qatar.
Canada bending the rules to allow F-35 to compete
Press reports from Canada says Ottawa is willing to loosen the industrial requirements for its fighter competition in order to allow the F-35 to compete.
First AH-64E (I) Apache Guardian helicopter was formally handed over to the IAF at Boeing production facility in Mesa
#ApacheInduction: First AH-64E (I) Apache Guardian helicopter was formally handed over to the IAF at Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona, USA on 10 May 19. Air Mshl AS Butola, represented the IAF & accepted the first Apache in a ceremony at Boeing production facility. pic.twitter.com/FzA0IfRine— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 11, 2019
May 10, 2019
DARPA wants to teach AI how to dogfight
DARPA has created the Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program to automate air-to-air combat with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
South China Sea - US Navy William P. Lawrence , Indian Navy Kolkata, INS Shakti and Philippine Navy Andres Bonifacio
【平成31年度インド太平洋方面派遣訓練（IPD19）🇯🇵】— 防衛省 海上自衛隊 (@JMSDF_PAO) May 9, 2019
5月3日から9日までの間、九州西方から南シナ海に至る海域において、米海軍「ウィリアム Ｐ.ローレンス」🇺🇸、インド海軍「コルカタ」🇮🇳、「シャクティ」🇮🇳及びフィリピン海軍「アンドレス・ボニファシオ」🇵🇭と日米印比共同巡航訓練を実施しました。 pic.twitter.com/Pt6TOlCCGY
Rafale M of Marine Nationale landing in FNS Charles De Gaulle
#PlaneMorning— Indian Defence (@IndianDefenceRA) May 10, 2019
Rafale M of @MarineNationale landing in FNS Charles De Gaulle (courtesy @FranceinIndia )#ExVaruna pic.twitter.com/AzF9zKvros
Ex VARUNA sea phase Day 3 saw multi-helicopter operations with cross deck landings. VBSS ops & towing exercise between Marine Nationale & Indian Navy ships
#ExVARUNA sea phase Day 3 saw multi-helicopter operations with cross deck landings. VBSS ops & towing exercise between @MarineNationale & #IndianNavy ships. Fighter ac ops in a high intensity combat exercise incl firing on Pigeon Island off Goa 1/n pic.twitter.com/LVs2xohSVT— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 10, 2019