New Indian Regime Will Long Delayed Deals

A lack of decision-making on large Indian defense procurement deals in the past two years is expected to end with the swearing-in of the new government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Changes in procurement and offset policies are also expected.

RAAF : $12b Jet 'Investment'

In anti-budget rallies, protesters have loudly demanded the government spend more money on health, welfare and education and not $12 billion on new jet fighters.

So how does RAAF chief Air Marshal Geoff Brown respond to that one?

'Security is one of the fundamental responsibilities of government. The unfortunate thing with defence is that the debt that you actually owe the future needs to be paid today,' he said.

Addressing a dinner of the air power think tank the Williams Foundation, he said the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter was a 30-40 years investment in capability.

Pakistan Air Force gets F-16 squadron

ISLAMABAD:  With the inclusion of a new squadron of F-16s in the fleet, the Pakistan Air Force continues its quest for sought-after fighter aircraft.

The PAF recently purchased over a dozen American-built F-16s from Jordan to boost its strength. Eleven of these aircraft joined the PAF squad at the Mushaf airbase in Sargodha yesterday.

With this, the total number of F-16 aircraft in the PAF is said to have reached around 80, thought to be more than sufficient to lead an aerial offence or defence tactic.

U.S NAVY Vertrep Contract

AAR Airlift Group, Inc., Palm Bay, Florida, is being awarded a $6,922,160 firm-fixed-price contract to provide ship-based and shore-based vertical replenishment and other rotary-wing logistic services (i.e., search and rescue support, medical evacuations, passenger transfers, internal cargo movement, and dynamic interface testing) in support of Commander, Naval Air Forces Command. 

Iran Advancing Ballistic Missile

Analysis of Iran’s ballistic missile program remains a challenge,” the UN Panel of Experts report, obtained buters, said

“With the exception of several launches, periodic displays of hardware and one recent revelation of a new ballistic launch facility, the program is opaque and not subject to the same level of transparency that Iran’s nuclear activities are under IAEA safeguards,” the panel wrote.

Beijing boost Military Relation with Iran

BEIJING — China wants deeper defense ties with Iran, Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan told his Iranian counterpart on Monday, according to Chinese state media, as Beijing moves to cement already close ties with a major oil supplier.

Chang told Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan the development of bilateral relations has "remained positive and steady, featuring frequent high-level exchanges and deepened political mutual trust,” the official Xinhua news agency said.
 

India : ASTRA Missile

A fighter aircraft's lethality in air-to-air combat is governed by the air-to-air missile that it carries. Since the Independence, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has mounted French, Russian and British missiles on its fighters. On Sunday, an IAF Sukhoi-30MKI fighter conducted the first test launch of the indigenous Astra air-to-air missile, which the Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO) is developing at its missile cluster in Hyderabad.

US Army Certify TALON Laser-Guided Rocket on Apache Helicopter

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Army have completed the certification process for air worthiness release (AWR) of the TALON Laser-Guided Rocket (LGR) on the Apache AH-64D/E Attack helicopter. The AWR certification provides for potential operational employment of the TALON weapon system on U.S. Army Apaches and Apaches in international fleets.

Troops Pro Russians Stronghold Slaviansk

two days after the Ukrainian government launched another offensive in the country's eastern region, the city of 130,000 was quiet, with shops shut and armed separatists in control of the streets while Ukrainian forces in armoured vehicles had taken up positions on the outskirts of town.

China Ready to Export Military Aircraft

Shenyang J-31

China has yet to complete tests on its J-31 stealth fighter but already ranks third in the world for export contracts for multi-role fighters for 2010 to 2017, behind the United States and Russia.

This shows the country has become a major exporter of military aircraft without relying on fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft.

Air Weapon : Sidewinder

South Korea recently ordered over 76 AIM-9X Block 2 Sidewinder air-to-air heat seeking missiles and 24 CATM-9X-2 Captive Air Training Missiles and various other accessories all for about $98 million. The CATM look like the actual missile but cannot launch and are carried on aircraft for training purposes and can do everything but launch. Some training does consists of actually launching missiles and that’s why South Korea has to regularly order more Sidewinders. South Korea has used this missile for decades and is a satisfied customer. 

'France' Prototype Light Tank

Mars 15 Prototype Light Tank

The VBM (Vehicule Blindee Modulaire) family was developed by Creusot-Loire Industrie as a private venture. French designers were developing a whole family of tracked armored vehicles, based on a common chassis. These were mainly aimed at export customers as a successors to the AMX-13 light tank and family of light armored vehicles. At some point this project was renamed to Mars 15.

Syrian Missiles ‘harass’ Turkish Jets

Six Turkish F-16 fighter jets were “harassed” by Syrian regime forces after coming under radar lock for thirty seconds, according to the Turkish Armed Forces.

Ukraine Continues Military Offensive

Ukraine Soldier

Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said operations resumed at dawn on Saturday and that Ukrainian forces had taken a television tower in the town Kramatorsk, south of Slaviansk.

Mi-24 Helicopters Shot Down

Ukraine Mi-24

KIEV, Ukraine, May 2 (UPI) -- Two pilots were killed early Friday after their helicopters were shot down over Sloviansk in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. Several others were injured.

DPRK Military Reshuffle

Satellite images suggest Pyongyang may prepare for more nuclear tests

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea announced a top military reshuffle on Friday that coincided with signs of a looming nuclear test, as a US think tank asserted that Pyongyang has been testing engines for an inter-continental ballistic missile.

Five Libya Soldier Killed

BENGHAZI : Gunmen stormed police headquarters in Libya’s second city Benghazi before dawn on Friday sparking fighting in several districts that killed at least five soldiers, medical and military sources said.
Special forces to intervened to try to evict the gunmen triggering fighting elsewhere in the eastern city that also wounded 11 people. The gunmen were trying to seize a vehicle packed with weapons and ammunition that the police had taken from them, a security source said.

Canada Sending Troops to Poland

canadian soldier

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada will send soldiers to Poland to take part in NATO exercises amid growing concerns about Russian aggression toward Ukraine.

Harper made the announcement during a press conference in London, Ont., on Friday.

Contract by Raytheon to Support U.S. Navy’s Air and Missile Defense Radar Program

Syracuse, NY – Anaren, Inc. announced that it has been awarded an $8.3 million contract from Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems to support the initial Engineering and Manufacturing Development (E&MD) phase of Raytheon’s contract for the U.S. Navy’s nextgeneration integrated Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR).

Ukraine Military in Slaviansk

Slaviansk: Ukraine has launched a military assault on the flashpoint town of Slaviansk, raising the stakes in the showdown with Russia, which has vowed "catastrophic consequences" if Kiev stepped up operations.

Insurgents shot down two army helicopters, killing two servicemen, including a pilot, as the army tightened its noose around the rebel-held town of 160,000 people.

The pre-dawn offensive drew a sharp response from Moscow, where a spokesman for President Vladimir Putin said it dealt a "final blow" to a deal clinched in Geneva in April meant to ease the crisis.

Increased Flying of Thunderbolt

TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - Air operations will increase in Arizona from May 4-17 due to the 7th annual ANGEL THUNDER Personnel Recovery exercise.

British Troops Fly to Estonia

Around 100 British troops will fly into Estonia for military exercises as Britain and its Nato allies try to reassure the Baltic states they will be protected against Russian aggression.

The soldiers arrive a day after four RAF Typhoon fighter jets began patrolling the Baltic skies against Russian incursions, in a Nato air defence mission that has trebled in size since the Ukraine crisis began.

10 Best Tank Part 2

#6.

TK-X ( Japan )

The TK-X or Type 10 is the latest Japanese development. It entered service in 2012. Currently it is one of the most advanced main battle tanks in the world.

This new lightweight MBT is more agile, however less protected than contemporary tanks.

 It is armed with a 120-mm smoothbore gun, broadly similar to that of the Leopard 2A5 and M1A2  Abrams. It also has advanced fire control system.

This tank has great mobility due to it's impressive power-to-weight ratio, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and state-of-the-art hydropneumatic suspension.

 The TK-X is in service with Japan (12). This tank is not available for export customers as far as Japan's laws do not allow export of military equipment.

Israel's fighter jets spying on enemy targets

The Israel Air Force shed some light on its fighter jet reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, revealing on Tuesday that one of its F-15 squadrons frequently uses advanced, long-range cameras to photograph enemy targets without leaving Israeli air space.

The Double Tail Knights Squadron, which flies out of Tel Nof Air Base, south of Rehovot, dedicates a significant amount of its operations to aerial intelligence gathering, senior members of the squadron said.

EU arms and technology sold to China's armed forces

European Union countries export a range of technology to China's military, according to public documents, research institutes and military analysts.

Below is a selection of the weapons and dual-use goods that have flowed from EU countries to China in the past five years.

10 Best Tank Part 1

#1.

Leopard 2A7 (Germany)

It is a recent version of the proven and successful Leopard 2 design. It has additional armor and updated electronics.

   The Leopard 2A7 is well protected against conventional and urban warfare threats, such as RPG rounds and IEDs.

   This tank has better accuracy and longer range of fire comparing with other tanks due to it's powerful gun and advanced fire control system.

   This MBT is powered by a proven engine, developing 1 500 hp. Despite increase in weight vehicle has increased mobility due to improved suspension components. Cross-country performance is similar to other Leopard 2 series tanks.

   The Leopard 2A7 is not yet in production. German plans to upgrade 50 to 150 Leopard 2 tanks to the 2A7 standard. Saudi Arabia ordered 200 of these MBTs.

Iran MBT

In 2014 a new tank was revealed in Iran. It is an upgraded version of the US M47M Patton medium tank. It has a new turret with a 105-mm gun. Also it has new fire control system and a number of other improvements. The new tank is named after a Sabalan mountain.

2 Missiles Corvettes Russia

MOSCOW, April 30 (RIA Novosti) – Russia’s two newest missile corvettes, the Grad Sviyazhsk and the Uglich, have successfully undergone navy sea trials and will be assigned to the Caspian flotilla by July, a spokesman for the Southern Military District said Wednesday.

Russia Ready to Discuss Ukraine

MOSCOW, April 28 (RIA Novosti) – Moscow is ready to discuss military aspects of the crisis in Ukraine within the framework of the OSCE’s Forum for Security Cooperation, the Russian delegation to the Vienna talks on military security and arms control said Monday.

However, the discussions should not be linked to chapter three of the Vienna document, which defines mechanisms for consultation and cooperation regarding unusual military activities, the ministry said.

China’s Nuclear Modernization and the End of Nuclear Opacity

Recent events in late 2013 and early 2014, including China’s demonstration of its nuclear submarine force, have once again brought the issue of the country’s policy of nuclear opacity to the fore. Among the P5 (the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council), China officially communicates the least about the size, status and capabilities of its nuclear forces. Indeed, although some uncertainty remains, the other members of the P5 all give public approximations of the size and characteristics of their deployed arsenal. Beijing’s policy of nuclear opacity or nuclear secrecy is often noted in official reports and mentioned by specialized NGOs as limiting the possibility for strategic dialogue with other great powers (especially the U.S.) and as arousing suspicions and misperceptions about China’s intentions.

Miliitary Operation In History Part 3

#18. Operation Kufire

Operation Kufire was a program that sought to identify and track all communist party members who had flocked to Guatemala during the Arbenz regime. Via Kufire, the CIA was intent on charting their movements. This operation introduced the CIA to Ernesto “Che” Guevara.

Military Operations In History Part 2

#10. Project Arizona

The US government spent over $800 million in order to complete Project Azorian, which involved the recovery of K-129, a Soviet submarine that sank in 1968. The mission was undertaken in 1974 with the hopes of recovering everything on the submarine, which included a nuclear missile, documents, and top secret equipment. The Hugh Glomar Explorer, a mission-specific ship was also created to be used as the primary vessel for the mission.

Military Operations in History Part 1

#1. Operation Paperclip

In the aftermath of World War II American Intelligence launched Operation Paperclip as a covert attempt to recruit the scientists of Nazi Germany for employment in the United States. It turned out to be quite successful

Prototype Light Tank Poland

The PL-01 concept tank is being jointly developed by Obrum of Poland and BAE Systems of the United Kingdom. Development commenced in 2013. Mock up of the new tank was first publicly revealed during the same year. Currently this tank is only a technology demonstrator. A fully functional prototype should be completed in 2016. This tank is aimed to meet a possible requirement of the Polish Army. Some sources report that this tank might enter service in 2018. Currently Polish Army operate about 900 main battle tanks, including PT-91 Twardyand Leopard 2. Also there are about 400 T-72 MBTs in storage. Once in production the PL-01 will be also proposed for export customers.

Indonesia Delegation In China

QINGDAO-(IDB) : On the sidelines of the ongoing West Pacific Naval Symposium in China’s eastern city of Qingdao, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy has arranged a number of exchange programs with foreign naval delegations. It hopes to expand its exchanges with foreign navies and establish a good image on the world stage. CCTV reporter Han Bin follows one delegation from Indonesia. They got the chance to visit one of the PLA’s key institutions, which has trained some 100,000 sailors and commanding officers for China’s submarine force.

Apache Attack Helicopter Crash

A new AH-64E Apache attack helicopter carrying two people crashed Friday in a small town in northwestern Taiwan, the island's military said.

Both crew members survived and no one on the ground was injured, it said. An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the crash, which happened around 10 a.m.

Top 5 Arms Exporters

#1 United States

The United-States of America remains the largest exporter of conventional weapons in the world, according to the latest study by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The U.S account for 30% of global arms sales, or about $7 billion per year, for the period 2005-2009, SIPRI statement says. From 2005 to 2009, the U.S. sold one-third of its arm exports to South Korea (15%), Israel (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%)

German weapons exports to Russia on hold

Angela Merkel’s government embargoes German arms exports to Russia as part of its programme of sanctions against the Kremlin for its perceived support for pro-Moscow separatists in the Ukraine

Zumwalt Class Cost Have Risen

The cost of the three ships in the Navy’s Zumwalt-class (DDG-1000) has risen more than $2 billion over the last five years — $450 million in the last year alone, according to Navy budget data aggregated by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Vietnam's Gepard

Russia’s Nudelman Precision Engineering Design Bureau confirms that the “People’s Army of Vietnam Navy” will equip its Project 11661 anti-submarine light frigates with the same SA-19 Tunguska derived Palma air defense and CIWS system that sits on the first 2 surface warfare frigates.

U.S. soldier arrived in Eastern Europe