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Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-92146200544214003752010-04-30T08:54:00.002+08:002010-04-30T08:56:23.984+08:00Iraq looks at Hawk, M346 and T-50

The Iraqi Air Force will send pilots to Britain in May and June to evaluate the BAE Systems Hawk as a potential aircraft to equip its service.Besides the Hawk, Iraq is looking at the M346 and T-50 as well.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-78492504543445180352010-04-30T08:51:00.001+08:002010-04-30T08:51:48.419+08:00DoD Buzz: Why USMC is slowing down the CH-53K program

Folks at DoD Buzz say the U.S. Marine Corps is slowing down the CH-53K program in order to save the MV-22.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-78636261015841996082010-04-30T08:40:00.000+08:002010-04-30T08:41:45.991+08:00Boeing starts production of A160 in Mesa

Boeing has started work to produce five A160T at its plant in Mesa.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-38275027320345087642010-04-30T08:29:00.000+08:002010-04-30T08:32:19.055+08:00Two upgraded P-3C to be handed over to Pakistan today

Pakistan will take delivery of two upgraded P-3C maritime patrol aircraft today in Florida.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-37462444516457504402010-04-29T10:45:00.001+08:002010-04-29T10:45:57.778+08:00Iranian Navy F27 buzzed USS Eisenhower

CNN has reported that a Iranian Navy F27 buzzed USS Eisenhower in the Gulf of Oman last week.The aircraft flew as low as 300ft when it flew within 1,000 yards of the aircraft carrier.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-90147766508247960772010-04-29T09:39:00.000+08:002010-04-29T09:40:21.770+08:00MQ-X could have cargo hauling and aerial tanking capability

The USAF’s MQ-X requirements are being looked into again to expand its mission requirements.New missions includes cargo hauling and aerial refueling.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-43573559092709637512010-04-29T09:20:00.002+08:002010-04-29T09:39:34.760+08:00French consortium proposed to build Rafale in UAE

A French consortium consisting of Dassault, Thales, Snecma, MBDA and Sagem have proposed to build up to 60 Rafale fighter jets in the UAE.The consortium will team up with local company Baynuna Group.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-10313398381687173852010-04-29T09:14:00.000+08:002010-04-29T09:17:50.858+08:00Salut and UEC to jointly develop engine for PAK-FA

Salut and United Engine Corp. have agreed to work jointly on the next stage of engine development for the Sukhoi PAK-FA.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-62060506930053327662010-04-29T08:42:00.001+08:002010-04-29T09:02:40.493+08:00Twenty percent of USAF tankers are constantly in depots

DOD Buzz reports that the U.S. Air Force’s latest mobility study found that 20 percent of its tanker fleet is in a depot at any one time.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-17175648285277064372010-04-29T08:40:00.000+08:002010-04-29T08:41:46.700+08:00Moroccan Mirage F1 upgrade

This comprehensive article looks at the Moroccan Mirage F1 upgrade which adds a new multi-mode radar, a laser designation pod, new electronic warfare and self-protection systems and update cockpit.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-7009684700008261942010-04-29T08:32:00.001+08:002010-04-29T08:38:04.197+08:00Royal Thai Air Force S-92s to get EADS' HELLAS

Three Sikorsky S-92 helicopters ordered by the Royal Thai Air Force will be equipped with EADS' HELLAS (Helicopter Laser Radar).

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-38463898872407787612010-04-29T08:31:00.000+08:002010-04-29T08:32:26.421+08:00Lockheed Martin Developing System Requirements for F-15C IRST Program

Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the Boeing Company to continue developing system requirements for the U.S. Air Force’s F-15C IRST™ sensor system program. The IRST sensor system augments the aircrews’ critical ability to track and engage targets in dense threat environments.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-82031939801292283282010-04-28T09:04:00.002+08:002010-04-28T09:07:18.558+08:00India misses MMRCA deadline

India is supposed to complete its purchase of 127 new fighters for its air force today and the decision has to be postponed. This could be disadvantageous to the country as bidders will have to submit new prices and analysts say costs will go up.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-63652882135697113882010-04-28T08:59:00.001+08:002010-04-28T09:01:17.116+08:00F136 consortium extends fixed-price offer

General Electric and Rolls Royce have announced a new fixed-price offer for the F136 engine which they claimed will save $1 billion over the next five years and $20 billion over the life of the F-35 program.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-40271188647798183702010-04-28T08:50:00.001+08:002010-04-28T08:53:15.826+08:00Spangdahlem's F-16s arrived at 22FS

The first wave of F-16s that departed Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany have arrived in Duluth where they will replace the 148th Fighter Wing's 22 Fighter Squadron's Block 20 aircraft.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-64558092730367929622010-04-28T08:29:00.001+08:002010-04-28T08:44:39.106+08:00NAVAIR delivers new F-16 simulator

An old, unused Air National Guard F-16 simulator was refurbished and updated by the U.S. Navy and L-3 for use at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC), Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-21378549457383675342010-04-27T09:01:00.000+08:002010-04-27T09:02:59.145+08:00CIA using smaller missiles in Pakistan

Washington Post reported that the CIA may be using new, smaller missiles to take out suspected insurgents in Pakistan's tribal areas.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-91546627608222976612010-04-27T08:55:00.001+08:002010-04-27T08:56:51.479+08:00USAF Fighter Shortfall Smaller Than Expected

This article by Amy Butler from Aviation Week says latest estimates found that the USAF will only have a shortfall of 185 fighters in 2024.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-4179566069976020712010-04-27T08:46:00.000+08:002010-04-27T08:51:47.633+08:00Congress informed on India's C-17 buy

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on Apr. 23 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of 10 Boeing C-17 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, and logistical support for an estimated cost of $5.8 billion.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-66325504394580263682010-04-27T08:42:00.000+08:002010-04-27T08:43:49.050+08:00F-16 drawdown begins at Spangdahlem

Six F-16 Fighting Falcons are scheduled to depart from Spangdhalem Air Base, Germany, today as the first step for the 52nd Fighter Wing staff in the Combat Air Force Restructuring plan.An additional six aircraft are scheduled to depart the base April 30.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-68744599164396625532010-04-27T08:38:00.001+08:002010-04-27T08:38:47.705+08:00Alenia Aermacchi and EADS to offer M346 for AEJPT

On 15 March 2010, Alenia Aermacchi (AAEM), a Finmeccanica company, and EADS Defence and Security (DS) submitted a joint response to the Request For Information (RFI) issued by the European Defence Agency (EDA) on 15 July 2009 about the Advanced European Jet Pilot Training (AEJPT) programme.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-35559294347603522942010-04-27T08:33:00.000+08:002010-04-27T08:35:27.222+08:00Harvest HAWK completes phase one testing

The Harvest HAWK equipped KC-130J Hercules completed Phase One testing at Pax River on Apr. 10. The aircraft then departed for the West Coast for required maintenance and to continue testing on NAVAIR’s ranges at China Lake, Calif.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-13340380812351681952010-04-26T08:50:00.001+08:002010-04-26T08:52:35.734+08:00Lebanon has no Scuds, Army chief says

Lebanon's army commander Gen. Jean Kahwaji said on Saturday that there are no Scud missiles in his country.He was responding to media reports that Syria had transferred ballistic missiles to Hezbollah.

Alert 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084603280585495585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297358.post-36727680446252025412010-04-26T08:45:00.001+08:002010-04-26T08:47:53.261+08:00Jane's Air-Launched Weapons: Russian Club-K is game changing

Robert Hewson, editor of Jane's Air-Launched Weapons, says the international sale of the Club-K Container Missile System is game changing.Concealed in a standard 40ft shipping container, the missile could be smuggled behind enemy defenses to carry out its damage.

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