Russian air force lifeline for near-dead MiG-35
Russian air force lifeline for near-dead MiG-35
Just when the Russian MiG-35 fighter was being pronounced ‘dead and finished’, after its ouster from the Indian Air Force’s around 12 billion dollar MMRCA (medium multi role combat aircraft) deal for 126 aircraft, there’s a saviour in sight for the jet, as the Russian ministry of defence has included it in its procurement programme for the Russian Air Force.
More than 70 jets are being planned for the RuAF.
RAF Tornados destroy former regime vehicles in Libya…
RAF Tornados destroy former regime vehicles in Libya…
During an armed reconnaissance patrol over Sebha in southern Libya yesterday morning, Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s located a number of former regime armoured vehicles occupying dug-in positions near the town.
Three of the vehicles were destroyed by RAF aircraft. NATO was also maintaining an intensive presence over the coastal city of Sirte, and during the afternoon an RAF patrol identified one of Gaddafi’s multiple rocket launchers to the east of the city.
MiG-21 crashes in Punjab, pilot ejects
Within a period of one month, one more MiG-21 of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Rajpura in Punjab on Tuesday morning.
However, it was a miraculous escape for the pilot, Flight Lt Arnav Ghosh, who ejected safely. No civilian causality was reported as it crashed in the open fields.
Earlier on August 2 this year, a MiG-21 was crashed in Bikaner soon after taking off from Naal airfield in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district killing the pilot.
Turkey develops domestic missile, rocket
Turkey develops domestic missile, rocket
Two Turkish state-run defense companies have reported major progress in what analysts view as crucial locally designed and developed missile and rocket programs.
Earlier in June, Tübitak Sage, the missile specialist operating under the state’s Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey, or TÜBİTAK, exhibited the country’s first domestic cruise missile during an air show in İzmir marking the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Air Force’s foundation.
Turkish airstrike campaign ‘killed 160 Kurdish terrorist’
Turkish airstrike campaign ‘killed 160 Kurdish terrorist’
Turkish jets bombed Kurdish terrorist bases in northern Iraq in a series of air strikes last week which killed up to 160 rebels, Turkish officials say.
There has been an increase in attacks by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) on Turkey’s army this summer, casting doubt on the chances of peace talks.
The Turkish military has said that it would monitor rebel activity in the region and continue strikes until the rebels were “rendered ineffective”.
Global Strike B-52 flies historic mission
Talking with crew members and computers in a B-52 may soon be much easier. Boeing, which built all 744 B-52s between 1952 and 1962, competitively provides upgrades for the fleet, and this week announced a communications suite upgrade that will bring the giant airplane into the 21st century.
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Marines in SC getting ready for new F-35 jets
Marines in SC getting ready for new F-35 jets
The Marine Corps broke ground Thursday on a $70 million first installment toward a new era of F-35 jets at the air station in Beaufort.
Maj. Gen. Jon Davis, the commanding general for the 2nd Marine Air Wing, and Col. Brian Murtha, the Beaufort base’s commanding officer, helped local officials turn over the first shovels of dirt for the ceremony.
Hungary Puts Russian-Made Fighter Jets Up for Sale
Hungary Puts Russian-Made Fighter Jets Up for Sale
If you ever dreamt about owning your own fighter jet, here’s your chance. Hungary’s defense ministry is selling off eight of its MIG-29 planes.
Hungary’s government has decided that it would part with the 24 planes to raise cash after they were retired from active duty.
Turkey holding rival talks on aircraft with Koreans, Swedes
Turkey holding rival talks on aircraft with Koreans, Swedes
Besides an ongoing plan to develop a fighter jet program with the US or Europe, Turkey is seeking to broaden its fleet with a second option. South Korea’s KAI and Sweden’s Saab are the two possible partners, according to a Turkish procurement official. Turkey is supposed to take part in the design of the possible project.
Turkey recently had held separate talks with aeronautical officials from South Korea and Sweden for possible cooperation in the design, development and production of a new fighter aircraft in the next decade, a senior procurement official said at the weekend.
Turkish airstrike campaign ‘killed 160 Kurdish terrorist’
Turkish airstrike campaign ‘killed 160 Kurdish terrorist’
Turkish jets bombed Kurdish terrorist bases in northern Iraq in a series of air strikes last week which killed up to 160 rebels, Turkish officials say.
There has been an increase in attacks by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) on Turkey’s army this summer, casting doubt on the chances of peace talks.
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Alenia delivers 3rd C-27J to the Bulgarian AF
Alenia delivers 3rd C-27J to the Bulgarian AF
Alenia Aeronautica delivers the third C-27J to the Bulgarian Air Force and unveils a logistics centre at the “Vrazhdebna” military base of Sofia
Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered today, at “Vrazhdebna” military base of Sofia (in Bulgaria), the final C-27J ordered by the Bulgarian Air Force in 2006, and unveiled a logistics support centre for the aircraft.
China’s air force to debut 2 new aerial teams
China’s air force to debut 2 new aerial teams
China’s air force will introduce two new aerobatic teams this week in a sign of the military’s growing public profile and sophistication
China’s air force will debut two new aerial demonstration teams this week as part of its growing sophistication and increasingly prominent public role, the Defense Ministry announced Tuesday. The Sky Wing and Red Falcon teams will take part Thursday in a joint performance in the northeastern city of Changchun, along with the air force’s 50-year-old Bayi squadron of senior pilots, the ministry said in a notice posted on its official website
123 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers (AJTs) to be delivered by 2016
123 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers (AJTs) to be delivered by 2016
India is expecting to get delivery of all the 123 Hawk advanced jet trainers (AJTs) ordered for its air force and navy by 2016, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday.
Defence Minister A.K. Antony said in a written reply that the government had signed an agreement in March 2004 with British firms BAE Systems and Rolls Royce Turbomeca UK for procurement of 24 Hawks, with state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) building another 42 planes under the technology transfer route.
Problem Unsolved, F-22s to Return to Flight: Sources
Problem Unsolved, F-22s to Return to Flight: Sources
The U.S. Air Force is planning to lift the four-month grounding of its F-22 Raptor fleet, although it has yet to figure out what went wrong in the aircraft’s oxygen system, sources said.
Service officials will meet Friday to determine what restrictions will remain on the planes, the culmination of a lively debate between various factions in the Raptor community, sources said.
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