Russian Spacecraft Turned Space Junk to Crash Soon
• A Russian spacecraft designed to burnish the nation’s faded space glory in a mission to one of Mars’ moons has turned into one of the heaviest, most toxic pieces of space junk ever..
The Royal Air Force of Omani Typhoon?
Oman Seeks BAE Systems Bid for Typhoon
• The government of Oman has requested that BAE Systems submit a formal bid for the supply of Typhoon fighter aircraft. The move clarifies the Middle East nation’s continuing commitment to the program following delays in completing negotiations.
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten (Advanced trainer / Light attack aircraft)
Russia to Send Syria Yak-130 Jets
• Russia has signed a contract to sell combat jets to Syria, Kommersant reported Monday, in apparent support for President Bashar Assad and open defiance of international condemnation of his regime’s bloody crackdown.
• The newspaper, citing an unidentified source close to the Rosoboronexport state arms trader, said the $550 million deal envisions the delivery of 36 Yak-130 aircraft.
North Korea military pledges support for new leader
North Korea’s powerful military has held a mass rally to pledge loyalty to the country’s new chief Kim Jong-un, vowing to become “rifles and bombs” to protect him, official media said Tuesday.
The North also announced a rare amnesty for prisoners as the untested young leader tries to build support.
Sikorsky and Suppliers Will Self-Fund Raider Development
Sikorsky Aircraft named 35 suppliers participating in an industry-funded effort to build two prototype S-97 Raider helicopters for evaluation by the U.S. military.
The Raider is a follow-on to the company’s X2 technology demonstrator with coaxial contra-rotating main rotors and a pusher propeller.
Russian Air Force Takes Upgraded Su-27s Intended for China
Sukhoi has delivered 12 Su-27SM(3)s to the Su-27SM air force. The aircraft were originally intended to be supplied as subassemblies to China under a contract signed in 2009, and the last delivery was made in late December.
Mexico T-6C Trainer
Hawker Beechcraft Scores T-6C Trainer Order from Mexico
Rebounding from the exclusion of its AT-6 turboprop from the U.S. Air Force’s Light Air Support (LAS) competition, Hawker Beechcraft announced on January 9 the first sale of its T-6C+ military trainer, to the Mexican Air Force.
TAI launches study on Turkish-built next generation fighter
The Ministry of National Defence awarded a contract in August to TAI to launch an 18-month feasibility study on the so-called TFX programme, said Ali Yilmaz Guldogan, vice-president of strategic planning and industrial co-operation.
Aurora wins Solar Eagle contract
Aurora Flight Sciences has announced that it has been awarded a contract to design and fabricate structural components for the Boeing SolarEagle unmanned aircraft vehicle.
Awarded by Boeing, the contract will see Aurora work on the ribs and skins for the 400 foot long wing and the solar collection panels.
Norwegian jet fighters scrambled 34 times
Norwegian F-16 jet fighters were scrambled 34 times in 2011 to identify Russian aircraft approaching Norwegian territory. A total of 48 aircraft, mostly strategic bombers, were identified in these missions.
U.S. Drone Strike in Pakistan Reportedly Kills Three Militants
A U.S. drone strike has occurred in Pakistan, killing three militants in the town of Miranshah in the North Waziristan tribal region on Wednesday, according to eyewitness reports.
Russian Air Force completes Su-25UBM flight tests
The Russian Air Force has completed flight tests of the modernized Sukhoi Su-25UBM ground attack-trainer aircraft, Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Vladimir Drik said on Tuesday.
New USN Aircraft Carrier’s Electromagnetic Launcher
General Atomics Completes Delivery of Motor Generators for Electromagnetic Launcher for New Aircraft Carrier. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group (GA-EMS) celebrated a significant milestone with the delivery of the 12th and final Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) energy storage system motor generator set to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for installation in the new Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, CVN 78.
Thales equipment on board Rafale fleet
French defence ministry awards innovative availability contract for Thales equipment on board Rafale fleet
The French defence ministry’s integrated structure for through-life support of aeronautical equipment (SIMMAD) has awarded Thales the contract to support its equipment on board the Rafale aircraft in service with the French Air Force and French Navy.
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