Israel is deploying Iron Dome anti-missile system battery to assess its performance. Israel is looking to test the performance of the Iron Dome anti-missile system's radar and interceptors.
6/30/2011
6/29/2011
Chinese Soar Dragon HALE (High Altitude, Long Endurance) UAV
By Qamar
In another indication of rapidly developing Chinese defense aerospace industry, Chinese Internet sources has revealed another image of new Chinese high altitude, high endurance, long-range Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (HALE UAV).
In another indication of rapidly developing Chinese defense aerospace industry, Chinese Internet sources has revealed another image of new Chinese high altitude, high endurance, long-range Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (HALE UAV).
Soar Dragon HALE (high altitude, long endurance) UAV uses long thin diamond-shape wing structure to achieve larger wingspan which is suitable for sustained high altitude flight and long endurance. China displayed the model of the Chinese Soar Dragon UAV in its “Zhuhai Air Show” in 2006.
Hsiung Feng III Anti-Ship Missile Fails to Hit Its Target
Taiwan's Hsiung Feng (Brave Wind) III supersonic anti-ship missile missed its target in a training exercise due to problems in its computer.
Hsiung Feng III supersonic anti-ship missile is capable of cruising at a top speed of Mach 2.0 (twice the speed of sound) and has a range of around 130 kilometers when flying very close to the sea to avoid early detection.
6/28/2011
United States Rejects Taiwan's Request for 66 F-16C/D Fighter Jets
United States had earlier blocked three such attempts by the Taiwan for the purchase of 66 F-16C/D Block 50/52+ and upgrade of the 146 F-16A/B Block 20 fighters aircraft.
6/27/2011
United States Air Force Grounds F-22 Raptor
The United States Air Force has grounded its F-22 Raptor fifth-generation stealth air superiority fighter aircraft due to the problems suffered by the aircraft's oxygen supply.
Fifth-generation Stealth aircraft which is designed to evade radar was grounded since May 3 and United States Air Force officials say that it is yet not clear when the most advance fighter aircraft in world would be able return to the air.
6/26/2011
Russia Delivers 4 Su-30MK2 Fighter Jets to Vietnam
Sergei Kornev is heading the Russian Rosoboronexport delegation at the Paris Air Show. He said that Russia will hand over the 2nd Ilyushin Il-76MF transport aircraft to Jordan at end of this month.
Taiwanese Army Tests BGM-71 TOW Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Republic of China Army (Taiwanese army)launches BGM-71 TOW is an anti-tank missile from High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV).
United Arab Emirates to Get 96 THAAD Ballistic Missile Interceptors
United Arab Emirates has decided to decrease its order of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors from 144 to 96 interceptors.
In September 2008, UAE government had requested the United States government to purchase 144 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors and associated equipment at an estimated cost of $6.95 billion.
6/24/2011
Indian Navy Demands Clarifications Over Crash of MiG-29KUB Fighter Jet
Indian Navy has demanded detailed briefing over the crash of a MiG-29KUB fighter jet, which was manufactured for the Indian Navy. This briefing will play an important role in determining if th problem is sufficient enough to force Indian Navy's MiG-29Ks which are already in service.
Indian Navy has ordered 12 MiG 29K and 4 MiG-29KUB fighter jets from Russia at cost of over $ 900 million in 2004. Four MiG-29K Fighter jets are already in service at Goa.
6/21/2011
Pakistan Air Force's JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets
Pakistan Air Force has replaced its Nanchang A-5C fighter attack aircrafts with new JF-17 Thunder.
China May Launch Aircraft Carrier Next Month
Speculations suggest that upgraded carrier may be launched next month to perform initial tests while official launching ceremony may be held next year.
US may Offer F-35 to Indian Air Force
United States Senate Armed Services Committee has asked the US Defense Department to conduct feasibility of selling F-35 JSF (joint strike fighter) to the Indian air force.
6/20/2011
US Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers in Afghanistan
United States AV-8B Harriers with Marine Attack Squadron 513, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., rest at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.
6/19/2011
Request For Information For Indian Naval MultiRole Helicopters
Details of the Request For Information as issued by the Government of India for the Indian Naval MultiRole Helicopters.
The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to augment the fleet of existing multi role helicopters (ASW/ASUW/Special Ops Commando) with suitable new-build Naval Multi Role Helicopters (NMRH), with comparable performance and ASW, ASuW, SAR, ELINT and Special Operation / Commando operation capabilities.
6/17/2011
IAF to Receive 4 C-130J Super Hercules by the End of June
Indian air force is all set to receive 4 out of 6 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircrafts by the end of this month. India had placed an order for 6 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircrafts for $ 970 million in 2008.
Indian air force officials has confirmed that 2 C-130J Super Hercules are already at the Hindon air base and another 2 will join the IAF fleet by the end of June 2011.
Polish Navy Special Operation Unit "Formoza"
Polish Navy Special Operation Unit "Formoza" which is also known as "Morska Jednostka Działań Specjalnych" practicing in anti piracy exercise.
6/14/2011
Engines of F-16 & F-15 Stolen from Israeli Air Base
JF-17 Thunder and J-20 Mighty Dragon Fighter Jets
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| JF-17 Thunder jet and J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter jet JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet with Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet |
JF-17 Thunder (FC-1 Xiaolong) is jointly developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAC) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) for the Pakistan air force. Chinese J-20, fifth generation stealth fighter jet is being developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group for People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
Polish Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship Helicopter Crashed in Afghanistan
A Mil Mi-24 Hind gunship helicopter of the Polish Land Forces has crashed while 4 Polish soldiers were on board at the Warrior base in Afghanistan.
IAI to Showcase Medium-weight Laser Guided Bomb (MLGB ) at Le Bourget Airshow
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has said that it showcase its new advanced Medium-weight Laser Guided Bomb (MLGB )at the Le Bourget Airshow 2011 later this month.
Canadian Troops in Afghanistan
Canadian Troops in Panjwa’i District in Afghanistan
Around 2,500 to 2,830 Canadian troops have been deployed in Afghanistan to assist the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
6/13/2011
Taiwanese Kaohsiung class(CG-128) High Endurance Cutter
Taiwanese Coast Guard Administration will get this new High Endurance Cutter which will be called Taipei class or Kaohsiung class(CG-128). This new class of ships is intended capable of deep sea operations in all weather and act as a fast, reliable platform that can respond to the emerging threats in the region.
Australian, Afghan and US Snipers Training in Afghanistan
This is a video of Australian troops, Afghan National Army (ANA) and United States Army snipers training in Afghanistan. Australians snipers supervising the Afghan National Army (ANA) snipers in their training and United States Army snipers firing their XM2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle (ESR).
United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet Refueling Over Afghanistan
United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet getting from KC-10 Extender over Afghanistan. Aircrafts is equipped with the Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and air to air missiles.
6/12/2011
India Should Develop ICBMs with Range of 10000 km: Indian Air Chief
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| Indian Agni V Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) |
Indian Air Chief says that India should design and produce intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) with which can suppress the planned capabilities of the Agni-V ICBM which has range of over 5,000 km. He argued that India must look beyond its traditional enemies Pakistan & China.
6/11/2011
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment
Soldier of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment in the turret of the NZ Light Armoured Vehicle (NZLAV).New Zealand army purchased 105 8×8 wheeled Light Armoured Vehicle which are armed with 25mm M242 Bushmaster automatic guns and 2 x 7.62mm MAG 58 machine guns. NZLAV is based on the Generation III Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV III).
Taiwan to Get AH-64D Block III Apache Gunship Helicopters
Improved Chinese Guizhou JL-9/ FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle Fighter Jet Trainer
Image of the Improved Chinese Guizhou JL-9/ FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle Fighter Jet Trainer.
Improved JL-9/ FTC-2000 Fighter Jet Trainer appears to be using Conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) to extend its range.
6/10/2011
India to Conduct Military Exercise Along Pakistani Border
Indian army plans to use over 20,000 soldiers and over 200 main battle tanks in an exercise along with Pakistani border. This exercise will be held in Pokharan deserts in November-December later this year.
Type 10 Tank of Japan Ground Self Defense Force
Japanese Type 10 (10式戦車) Main Battle Tank (MBT) is designed to replace Type 74 main battle tanks in the Japan Ground Self Defense Force.
Japanese Type 10 Main Battle Tank and AH-64DJP Apache Gunship Helicopter.
6/09/2011
EMB-314 Super Tucano for Indonesian Air Force
Hellenic Air Force's Mirage 2000BG Fighter Jet Crash
Mirage 2000BG fighter jet of the Hellenic Air Force has crashed into the eastern Aegean Sea during a routine training exercise at 1:24 p.m. Both pilots were successfully able to eject and are safe.
Hellenic Air Force has said that Mirage 2000BG fighter aircraft lost power while it was flying between the islands of Samos and Fourni.
US Army Soldiers Firing 120mm Mortar Round
US army soldiers firing 120mm mortar round in a combined arms live fire exercise at Destiny Range.
India Tests Prithvi II Ballistic Missile
India has tested Prithvi II ballistic missile with range of 350 km. Missile was test fired at 9 a.m. from Integrated Test Range at Chandipur against a target in the Bay of Bengal.
Turkey to Purchase 6 CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopters
Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries is very close to the finalization of the contract for the purchase of the 6 Boeing CH-47 heavy lift military transport helicopters at cost of around $300 million.
Turkey showed interest in the purchase of 14 CH-47F heavy lift helicopters, but due to the financial reasons the order has been scaled back to 6 helicopters . These new CH-47F Chinooks will be 1st heavy lift helicopters in the Turkish service and will be delivered in 2013.
6/06/2011
India to Purchase 10 C-17 Globe master-III Aircrafts
Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared this purchase worth $4.1-billion, making it the biggest Indian defense deal with the United States.
India Building Its Defenses along Line of Actual Control
Indian army has already authorized the construction of the over 5,500 defenses and bunkers near the line of Line of Actual Control at cost of around $ 2.06 billion. Cabinet Committee on Security for the Eastern Army Command plans to complete these bunkers within next 4 to 5 years.
Fighter Jets at Izmir Air Show in Turkey
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| JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets of Pakistan air force |
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| F-16C Fighter Jet of the Solo Türk aerobatics display team of the Turkish Air Force. |
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