U.S. Air Force inspecting F-22 Raptor oxygen systems
The Air Force is inspecting the emergency oxygen system on its F-22 Raptor air-superiority fighters.
Colloquially referred to as the “green apple” by pilots, the system is a self-contained supply of liquid oxygen mounted on the jet’s ejection seat and is used in case there is a failure of the main life-support system.
5,000 Surface-to-Air Missiles Secured in Libya
A top U.S. official said Dec. 11 that a team of U.S. and Libyan bomb-disposal specialists has secured about 5,000 surface-to-air missiles stockpiled during the regime of Moammar Gadhafi.
Malaysian Fighter Requirement Draws Hardware to LIMA Show
Malaysia’s requirement for a new multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) was a key feature of this week’s Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition. Although no formal request for proposals (RFP) has been issued, the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon and Saab Gripen were all on flying or static display in pairs.
U.S. Army Awards Northrop Grumman MQ-5B Hunter Contractor Logistics Support Contract
The U.S. Army has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) two contractor logistics support contract modifications totaling $91.2 million for the MQ-5B Hunter program.
Iran’s Boasts Over RQ-170 Sentinel Drone Reveal Inconsistencies
Iran’s boast it downed a highly sophisticated U.S. drone has handed the Islamic republic a propaganda coup while revealing numerous inconsistencies in both Iranian and U.S. accounts of the incident.
Bolivian Army Buys 6 Chinese H425 Helicopters
Bolivia signed a deal Dec. 22 to buy six Chinese H425 helicopters for its army, at a ceremony attended by Bolivian ministers and Beijing’s ambassador, local media reported.
Royal Barbados Defence Force (RBDF) Air Wing
Barbados Air Wing Swearingen C-26A Metro (Warlocks) – Maritime Patrol & Reconnaissance Aircraft
Barbados Air Wing Beech King Air E90 – Maritime Patrol & Reconnaissance Aircraft
Barbados Air Wing Cessna 402C Utiliner – Light Transport Aircraft
Falklands’ war tested modernized Super Etendard in Argentine Navy’s agenda
The possible transfer to Argentina of a refurbished model of the French manufactured fighter-bomber Super Etendard, which had an outstanding performance during the 1982 Falkland Islands conflict, is under consideration by the French Ministry of Defence, reveals the French publication, Mer & Marine
Falklands’ war tested modernized Super Etendard in Argentine Navy’s agenda
The possible transfer to Argentina of a refurbished model of the French manufactured fighter-bomber Super Etendard, which had an outstanding performance during the 1982 Falkland Islands conflict, is under consideration by the French Ministry of Defence, reveals the French publication, Mer & Marine
Sikorsky Completes Production of the S-92 SAR Helicopter for Irish Coast Guard
Sikorsky Completes Production of the S-92 Helicopter for Irish Coast Guard Search and Rescue Operations
Last Indian Navy Tu-142ME Bear-F Overhaul Completed
Beriev announced on December 5 that it has delivered back to the Indian Navy the last of its eight Tu-142MEs to be overhauled.
Novosibirsk aircraft plant of Sukhoi delivered Su-34 frontline bombers to the Russian
Today four serial Su-34 frontline bombers went up in the sky from the runway airport of the Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association (NAPO) and off to the place of their deployment at the air base in Voronezh. Two more aircraft will arrive there in the next few days. The aircraft delivery is carried out in the framework of the five-year state contract signed in 2008 to supply 32 Su-34 frontline bombers to the Russian Defense Ministry.
RSAF, Indian Air Force conduct Joint Military Training
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have been conducting a Joint Military Training (JMT) since October 14. The Ministry of Defence said the training at Kalaikunda Air Force Station, India, will end on the December 9.
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