February 29, 2020
Alarm after 33 Turkish soldiers killed in attack in Idlib
Turkey starts war to protect its jihadi assets in Syria
February 28, 2020
Russia MOD has officially requested Iran to use Hamedan
#BREAKING: According to a source in 3rd Tactical Fighter Base of #Iran|ian Air Force, #Russia MOD has officially requested his counterpart to use #Hamedan as a refueling point for Su-25 ground attack aircraft & Tu-22M3 heavy bombers which are going to be deployed to #Syria. pic.twitter.com/yVkymMbCuH— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) February 28, 2020
Τhe moment of the downing of Syrian Mi-17 helicopter by TAF soldiers on Feb. 11
Τhe moment of the downing of Syrian Mi-17 helicopter by TAF soldiers on Feb. 11 pic.twitter.com/SvZr796stZ— Military Advisor (@miladvisor) February 28, 2020
Turkey is supplying militants with TAF M113 Armored Personnel Carriers thereby making it impossible to determine that Turkish soldiers or militants inside.
Turkey is supplying militants with TAF M113 Armored Personnel Carriers thereby making it impossible to determine that Turkish soldiers or militants inside.— Military Advisor (@miladvisor) February 28, 2020
(Footage shows militant's preparations before attack against SAA) pic.twitter.com/opYNQwLqaB
33 Turkish soldiers killed in Idlib, Syria when a 2-storey building used by the Turkey military as a command headquarters was leveled in a targeted Russian airstrike
UPDATE: 33 Turkish soldiers confirmed killed in #Idlib airstrike as death toll continues to soarhttps://t.co/LAqrnHNSsv pic.twitter.com/wzwg25f3py— RT (@RT_com) February 28, 2020
Russia will be dismembered from within, there are 25 million Muslims in Russia - regular commentator of A-Haber News network
#Russia will be dismembered from within, there are 25 million Muslims in Russia, we fought Russia 16 times in the past, we will do it again, our vengeance will be quite terrible, says a regular commentator of A-Haber News network that is owned by #Erdogan's family in #Turkey. pic.twitter.com/RrdGtHnFaq— Abdullah Bozkurt (@abdbozkurt) February 27, 2020
Unverified reports swirled on social media Thursday, claiming that dozens of Turkish troops were killed in a "Russian" airstrike, that dozens more were injured, and that the hospitals in Hatay were struggling to cope with the influx of the wounded. None of this has so far been confirmed by Ankara.
Speaking to Anadolu, Dogan stressed that there was no shortage of blood at the hospitals, noting that medics have been “taking all necessary interventions” to treat the wounded.
Erdogan’s press secretary Fahrettin Altun told reporters in the early hours of Friday that Turkey is “responding” to the “illegitimate regime that has pointed the gun at our soldiers,” by launching air and artillery strikes against Syrian targets. Altun even described the events in Idlib as a genocide, saying Turkey will now allow the repetition of “what happened in Rwanda and Bosnia” there. “The blood of our heroic soldiers will not be left on the ground,” Altun said, according to AA.
“Our activities on the ground in Syria will continue until the hands reaching for our flag are broken.”
Turkish officials have called the NATO secretary-general and the US national security adviser in relation to the events in Idlib, Anadolu reported.
The situation in Idlib, the last remaining rebel stronghold in Syria, has escalated dramatically in the recent weeks with Damascus ramping up its offensive against Islamist militants to reclaim strategic towns, which prompted Turkish military to send thousands of its own troops and hardware to back its allies, fighting against the forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad. Hatay is the Turkish province bordering Idlib.
While Ankara ruled out its pullout from Idlib, demanding Russia withdraws its support from advancing Syrian troops instead, Moscow has accused Turkey of supporting militants there in violation of the previously agreed arrangement to set up a de-escalation zone.
Shortly before Turkey’s announcement, the Russian military accused the Turkish side of using “artillery fire” as well as “reconnaissance and attack drones” to target the Syrian army positions, without specifying when the strikes have taken place.
February 27, 2020
The Russian Ministry of Defence released footage of Russian Special Forces (Spetsnaz) killing jihadists in Syria
The Russian Ministry of Defence released footage of Russian Special Forces (Spetsnaz) killing jihadists in Syriahttps://t.co/49Hh6dZ1GA pic.twitter.com/ZMoTziECNK— Syrian Civil War Map (@CivilWarMap) February 26, 2020
Syrian Arab Army air defence forces down a Turkish military aircraft which crash landed in the southeastern Idlib countryside
Syrian Arab Army air defence forces down a Turkish military aircraft which crash landed in the southeastern #Idlib countryside #Syria #Syrianarmy #SyAD🇸🇾please feel free to follow for daily Syrian Arab Army updates 🇸🇾 pic.twitter.com/ykmkbZUOKr— Steele M (@SteeleSyAA) February 26, 2020
INS Sindhuvir will be Delivered to the Myanmar Navy on the Yangon River
Indian Navy's Sindhughosh class submarine (Project 877EKM Kilo) was spotted at Yangon river, Myanmar in 23 February 2020 (photo : Myanmar and AMU)
First-ever submarine of Myanmar Navy will be commissioned in the first week of March.
A project 877 EKM kilo-class submarine Ex- INS Sindhuvir will be officially transferred to Myanmar Navy in coming month. This kilo-class submarine is upgraded with India-made equipments before delivery and also likely installed with India-made heavy weight torpedos as mentioned before.
Although this sub is aimed for training purpose, it will maintain its huge fire power, capable of firing Klub -S and combat readiness when needed.
Apart from this, we are also working on getting 2 more brand new kilo class before 2030 and India will play important role in this part.
Italian Eurofighters transit Portsmouth international airport for Red Flag 20-2
It has been reported that six Italian Eurofighters and 2 KC-767s were transiting Portsmouth International Airport at Pease this week.
VAW now stands for Airborne Command and Control Squadron
The U.S. Navy has changed the designation of its E-2 Hawkeye squadrons from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron to Airborne Command and Control Squadron.
France looks at leasing CH-47s
The French military has indicated that it intends to lease some CH-47s before it acquires a heavy lift helicopter from 2025.
Recent Satellite pass over AirForce Base Mushaf Sargodha Pakistan spots a multi platform (Mirage/F16) fighter detachment on site
Recent Satellite pass over AirForce Base #Mushaf #Sargodha #Pakistan spots a multi platform (Mirage/F16) fighter detachment on site #Planespotting #PakistanAirForce pic.twitter.com/n5sAmAhFul— d-atis☠️ (@detresfa_) February 27, 2020
Thailand to replace all 12 C-130H transports from 2022
The Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) 2020 white paper has called for the replacement of 12 C-130H transport aircraft with a new platform.
Raytheon finished building the first radar antenna array for LTAMDS
The first radar antenna array for the U.S. Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) has been manufactured by Raytheon.
Philippine Navy to install Spike-ER on last 3 MPACs by end of this year
The Philippine Navy will install the Spike-ER missile on its last three multipurpose attack craft (MPACs) by the last quarter of this year.
Azerbaijan selects M-346
Azerbaijan is the latest operator of the Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainer. An agreement was signed by Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov and Leonardo S.p.A Executive Director Alessandro Profumo on Feb. 20.
French A330 MRTT flew 3,500km to help refuel Rafale Ms
A French Air Force A330 Phénix aerial refueling tanker took off from Istres on Feb. 15 to help refuel French Navy Rafale M fighters in the Mediterranean.
Serbia takes delivery of Pantsir-S1
Serbia has taken delivery of the first shipment of Pantsir-S1 mobile air defense missile system at Colonel-Pilot Milenko Pavlovic airbase on Feb. 22.
USAF’s first E-3 enlisted airborne sensor operator
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Propst, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry airborne sensor operator, poses for a photo, Feb. 11, 2020, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Ponce De Leon, Fla., native is the Air Force’s first E-3 Sentry AWACS enlisted airborne sensor operator and is enhancing the 961st AACS’s capabilities at Cope North 2020, an annual trilateral field exercise conducted in Guam, and around the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Palau, and Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Nash)
February 24, 2020
February 23, 2020
Turkish backed Jihadist captured in Syria: "We were trained in Turkey and then brought to Idlib
#turkish backed Jihadist captured in Syria: "We were trained in Turkey and then brought to Idlib. Everything is coordinated via Turkey and the Turkish secret service." pic.twitter.com/BVZOV63rN5— DelalM (@MDelal1978) February 22, 2020
The Battle of Iwo Jima, officially named Operation Detachment, lasted 36 days
The Battle of Iwo Jima, officially named Operation Detachment, lasted 36 days and claimed the lives of 1,131 and wounded another 4,438 of #3MARDIV Marines and Sailors. #IwoJima75 #KnowYourMil #FreeandOpenIndoPacific. pic.twitter.com/WCqHgyzy2g— U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (@INDOPACOM) February 23, 2020
February 22, 2020
Accuracy of infrared thermometers comes into question, raises concerns about containment
Accuracy of Chinese infrared thermometers
4 Turkish Army M60 tanks destroyed by Syria and Russia
Video released during Putin-Erdogan call shows devastation jihadists/Turkey suffered during their attack on Nayrab. 4 Turkish Army M60 tanks destroyed. #Turkey only announced 2 dead so they’re either very lucky/tanks empty, hiding casualties or they’ve handed M60s to jihadists. pic.twitter.com/ZRF1ZC2Nvf— Sukhoi Su-57 Felon 🇷🇺🇮🇳 (@I30mki) February 22, 2020
February 21, 2020
21+ Pakistan Army soldiers killed near Iran and Indian borders
A Pakistan Army soldier Sepoy Imtiaz Ali, 30 was killed after Indian troops resorted to accurate firing in Kayani sector of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Five soldiers from Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) have been killed in an overnight attack by militants near the Iran-Pakistan border
Five soldiers from Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) have been killed in an overnight attack by militants near the Iran-Pakistan border, Pakistani officials told RFE/RL on February 19.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, officials told RFE/RL that the attackers used "heavy weapons" late on February 18 to target a security post in the Balangor area west of the city of Turbat in Balochistan Province’s Kech district.
The checkpoint was located about 30 kilometers from the Iranian border on a key highway that links southeastern Iran with Balochistan’s provincial capital of Quetta.
Three Pakistani soldiers wounded in the attack have been rushed to a nearby hospital, the officials said.
Five soldiers from Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) have been killed in an overnight attack by militants near the Iran-Pakistan border
Five soldiers from Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) have been killed in an overnight attack by militants near the Iran-Pakistan border, Pakistani officials told RFE/RL on February 19.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, officials told RFE/RL that the attackers used "heavy weapons" late on February 18 to target a security post in the Balangor area west of the city of Turbat in Balochistan Province’s Kech district.
The checkpoint was located about 30 kilometers from the Iranian border on a key highway that links southeastern Iran with Balochistan’s provincial capital of Quetta.
Three Pakistani soldiers wounded in the attack have been rushed to a nearby hospital, the officials said.
Baloch freedom fighters attack Pak Army camp, 16 personnel dead
At least 16 personnel of the Pakistani Army were killed in an attack by Balochistan Liberation Tigers' fighters here.
The attack took place on Tuesday when Balochistan Liberation Tigers' fighters targeted the Pakistani Army post in the Singsila area killing the army personnel, according to news confirmed by Baloch source.
They also seized all weapons and ammunition of the army men and set the army camp on fire.
In a purported video of the incident which has gone viral on social media, the fighters said that two army vehicles were completely destroyed in the ambush. However, there is no confirmation by the Pakistan Army about the attack.
February 20, 2020
Boeing-Finland Lieutenant Colonel Mika Kulkas explains in a video the importance of electronic warfare in air defense
Boeingin #HXChallenge-testijakso alkoi eilen. Everstiluutnantti Mika Kulkas kertoo videolla elektronisen sodankäynnin merkityksestä ilmapuolustuksessa. Boeingin Alain Garcia kuvailee, miksi F/A-18E/F Super Hornet ja EA-18G Growler olisivat paras kokonaisuus Suomelle. #ilmavoimat pic.twitter.com/fqXVpkLZUN— Ilmavoimat (@FinnishAirForce) February 19, 2020
Destruction of an assault armored group of militants in the area of n / a Miznaz, Idlib 16/02/2020
#Syria #Idlib Destruction of an assault armored group of militants in the area of n / a Miznaz, Idlib 16/02/2020. pic.twitter.com/6e1NGmjy6o— Sukhoi Su-57 Felon 🇷🇺🇮🇳 (@I30mki) February 20, 2020
February 19, 2020
Turkey gives ‘a final warning’ on Idlib
Turkish Sultan to take action in Syria
#video | Turkish #operation in #Idlib, NW #Syria 'a matter of time': President @RTErdogan pic.twitter.com/tXLcMVwySD— ANADOLU AGENCY (ENG) (@anadoluagency) February 19, 2020
ICGS Veera visits Maldives for training with MNDF Maldives National Defence Force
MNDF Coast Guard aai Indian Coast Guard ge manavaru, "ICGS Veera" gulhigen e manavarugai miadhu kuriahgendhiya, kandah theyo elhumun amalukuran jehey gothuge thamreenthakuge therein pic.twitter.com/N3QPycfHLo— Maldives National Defence Force (@MNDF_Official) February 19, 2020
Pakistan conducted flight test of Air Launched Cruise Missile “Ra’ad-II range of 600 Km
Footage by #ISPR— Amiruddin Mughal (@MughalAmiruddin) February 18, 2020
Show #Pakistan conducted flight test of Air Launched #CruiseMissile “Ra’ad-II range of 600 Km, which significantly enhances air delivered strategic standoff capability on land and at sea. The weapon system is equipped with state of the art guidance pic.twitter.com/d35sbTMBGF
Syrian Armed Forces OTR-21 Tochka used a couple days ago
#Syria #Aleppo— /sg/ SOURIA GENERAL (@SyriaGeneral) February 18, 2020
Syrian Armed Forces OTR-21 Tochka used a couple days ago.#SAA #SyrianArmy #SyrianArabArmy #SyrianArmedForces#Tochka 🚀🔥🚀
оперативно-тактический ракетный комплекс (ОТР) «Точка» pic.twitter.com/BueYPtBI6A
Seen in comrade run Venezuela
Seen in #Venezuela— planes on the net (@planesonthenet) February 18, 2020
🛫 #potn 🛬#avgeeks#avgeek ✈#avaition#planespotting#planes pic.twitter.com/1x0V3Iw6Cd
February 17, 2020
Royal Thai Air Force Debuts Upgraded F-5THs
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has displayed its first two newly upgraded Northrop F-5 fighter aircraft at the Singapore Airshow 2020.
The two aircraft, designated F-5TH, were commissioned into service in November 2019 and are now operated by the RTAF's Squadron 211 from the service's air base in the north-eastern Thai province of Ubon Ratchathani.
In total, 14 F-5s will be upgraded to F-5TH standard under contracts worth nearly USD100 million. The initial two aircraft were upgraded by Israel's Elbit Systems. Work on the additional 12 aircraft will be undertaken in Ubon Ratchathani by the RTAF in collaboration with Elbit Systems and Thai company RV Connex.
The upgrade features an all-glass cockpit and new avionics and communications equipment. Link-T tactical datalinks and Leonardo's Grifo-F electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar are also part of the programme.
Lockheed Martin to Upgrade RSAF’s F-16 Fighter
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a $67,584,243 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (PZ0010) to contract FA8615-16-C-6048 for upgrading F-16s for the government of Singapore. Work will be performed at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Fort Worth, Texas; and in Singapore.
This contract is expected to be completed by June 30, 2023, and is a Foreign Military Sales acquisition for the government of Singapore. This contract was a sole-source acquisition, and the total cumulative face value of the contract is $1,008,584,243. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.
Syrian Arab Army captures several Turkish military personal during hostilities in Idlib and Aleppo provinces
Syrian Arab Army captures several Turkish military personal during hostilities in #Idlib and #Aleppo provinces #Syria #Syrianarmy🇸🇾please feel free to follow for daily Syrian Arab Army updates 🇸🇾 pic.twitter.com/zb2Pk7OLsm— Steele M (@SteeleSyAA) February 16, 2020
Houthi Movement published a video of a Saudi Arabian Air Force fighter-bomber Tornado Shot down in Jauf province
The #Yemeni #Houthi Movement published a video of a #Saudi Arabian Air Force fighter-bomber Tornado Shot down in Jauf province. @AsianDef @IndoPac_Info @200_zoka @Chopsyturvey @Aryanwarlord @AirForceReviews @kad_ghani @Sunkway_China @need_history @peterpobjecky @su35thunder2 pic.twitter.com/QnAauXBs7P— Sukhoi Su-57 Felon 🇷🇺🇮🇳 (@I30mki) February 16, 2020
February 15, 2020
Turkish ACV-15 transferred to the Hayat Tahrir Sham jihadists in the area of Kafr Aleppo in Aleppo Province destroyed
Consequences of a failed Terrorist attack by Hayat Tahrir Sham in the area of Kafr Aleppo in Aleppo Province.— Sukhoi Su-57 Felon 🇷🇺🇮🇳 (@I30mki) February 15, 2020
In the 1st photo, the destroyed #Turkish ACV-15, which was transferred to the jihadists. According to Anna News, today militants have lost 3-4 such vehicles.@AsianDef pic.twitter.com/aqRA42KR0c
February 14, 2020
Raytheon shared unique video of Griffin missile tests
Small package, precise targeting. The Griffin® missile is a multi-platform, multi-service weapon with a proven track record. https://t.co/fnss4OhTXt pic.twitter.com/NY7Vzt1Kec— Raytheon (@Raytheon) February 13, 2020
T-55 SAA, along with the crew, fell off a bridge in the rural areas of Idlib province in the area of Khan al-Sabil
The T-55 SAA, along with the crew, fell off a bridge in the rural areas of Idlib province in the area of Khan al-Sabil. The bridge is located on one of the sections of the M5 road, which came under the control of the #Syrian government forces. fell due to crew error. pic.twitter.com/ffHhT0d5GN— Sukhoi Su-57 Felon 🇷🇺🇮🇳 (@I30mki) February 14, 2020
Stunning drone footage has captured new patrol ship HMS Forth in the Falklands
Stunning drone footage has captured new patrol ship HMS Forth in the Falklands. #ForwardPresence #GlobalNavy— Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) February 14, 2020
📎Read more: https://t.co/syIawO6ICX pic.twitter.com/DijTcJoVXR
Russian armed forces too, Valentines Day 2020 arrived
In #Russian armed forces too, #ValentinesDay2020 arrived.— Sukhoi Su-57 Felon 🇷🇺🇮🇳 (@I30mki) February 14, 2020
The lieutenant-guard in the suburbs made an offer to his girlfriend when they were surrounded by a heart of 16 tanks.
What the girl answered is easy to guess. A romantic video was shot by the Western Military District. pic.twitter.com/o6Qy6cJIQQ
Delivery of Indian Navy's second aircraft carrier Vikrant delayed due to lack of fighters
India will not be able to take delivery of its aircraft carrier Vikrant due to delays in securing fighters to operate on board the ship.
Cyprus buys Exocet and Mistral missiles
French newspaper La Tribune says Cyprus has placed orders for the Exocet anti-ship and Mistral air defense missiles.
Japanese 13th Brigade conducted intensive butler training at Mutsumi Exercise Area
第13旅団は、むつみ演習場(山口)においてバトラー集中訓練を行いました。— 陸上自衛隊第１３旅団【公式】 (@13b_jgsdf) February 14, 2020
バトラー(交戦用訓練装置)は、小銃などに取り付けた装置から発射されるレーザ光線に当たると、死亡などの様々な状況がでます。訓練後にはAAR(反省会)です。行動等の検証を行い、反省事項を徹底し、再度訓練を行いました。 pic.twitter.com/eobipLIxwb
China Corona virus deaths Feb. 13 for #COVID19
1500 deaths
The tally, Feb. 13 for #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/NyUHc02V9t— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) February 14, 2020
February 13, 2020
Boeing delivers the 500th CH-47F Chinook helicopter
Boeing delivers the 500th CH-47F Chinook helicopterhttps://t.co/xtj3vjbuXG pic.twitter.com/oboVjMNZUT— Defence blog (@Defence_blog) February 13, 2020
Russia’s stealthy Su-57 is the only fighter in the world that features Directed Infrared Countermeasures system
Russia’s stealthy Su-57 is the only fighter in the world that features Directed Infrared Countermeasures system, or #DIRCM to protect the fighter from infrared-guided missiles@I30mki @fighterpics @DPRKJones @Sunkway_China @DFI_Sancho @aemres78 @zone5aviation @200_zoka @hvtiaf pic.twitter.com/dxE9zMzYOb— Air Force Reviews (@AirForceReviews) February 12, 2020
China COVID19 toll surpasses 60,000.
1365 "official" deaths
Official #COVID19 toll surpasses 60,000... pic.twitter.com/7eBUQPBvje— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) February 13, 2020