Iran-flagged ship targets U.S. warship, helicopter with laser
Over the course of four days, an Iranian-flagged vessel targeted a United States Navy destroyer and its helicopter with a laser.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Paul Farley [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Iran-flagged ship targets U.S. warship, helicopter with laser
Akash air defense system formally inducted into Indian Air Force
India’s Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar formally inducted the indigenous Akash air defense system into the Indian Air Force at Gwalior on Jul. 10.
Photo: India Ministry of Defense
So far, the system has been deployed at various air bases in Gwalior, Hashimara, Tejpur, Jorhat and Pune.
Source: Akash air defense system formally inducted into Indian Air Force
Some sections of HMS Queen Elizabeth need to be repainted
Contaminants got mixed with the topcoat of British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and the ship has to get a fresh coast of paint to prevent corrosion in the future.
See page for author [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
A spokesman for the consortium building the ship, the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, said the issue ” one per cent of the hull.”
Luckily, the carrier does not need to enter dry dock for the repainting as the problems were on the side of the hull, above the water line.
Source: Some sections of HMS Queen Elizabeth need to be repainted
Last RAF Merlins transferred to 845 Naval Air Squadron
A ceremonial parade was held at RAF Benson on Jul. 9 to mark the hand over of the last Merlin helicopter to 845 Naval Air Squadron.
Photo: Royal Navy
Prince Michael of Kent, Honorary Air Marshal of RAF Benson, was the guest of honor.
Source: Last RAF Merlins transferred to 845 Naval Air Squadron
Lockheed Martin offers to cover U.K.’s C-130Js to SC-130J configuration
Lockheed Martin believes Britain’s C-130Js could get a second-role as maritime patrol aircraft after undergoing conversion into SC-130Js.
Photo: Lockheed Martin
The conversion, which involves the installation of a surface search radar under the central fuselage and lengthening the landing gear sponsons, can be performed by Marshall Aerospace.
Source: Lockheed Martin offers to cover U.K.’s C-130Js to SC-130J configuration
First flight test of inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb
A U.S. Air Force F-15E completed the first development flight test of an inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb at Tonopah Test Range in Nevada on Jul. 1.
Photo: National Nuclear Security Administration
The B61-12 Life Extension Program is a joint USAF and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) program.
Two additional development flight tests are scheduled for later this year.
The B61-12 will replace the existing B61-3, -4, -7, and -10 bombs.
Source: First flight test of inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb
GoPro goes old skool aboard Grumman S-2T submarine hunter
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Source: GoPro goes old skool aboard Grumman S-2T submarine hunter
Australia abandons plan to fly F-35B from its warships
A plan by Australi to buy the F-35B and fly them from its amphibious ships is off the table.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
According to Aviation Week, the step would result in spending around $4.4 billion to modify both Canberra-class ships to support the F-35B.
Source: Australia abandons plan to fly F-35B from its warships
BBC 5’s tour of RAF Reaper’s base
The RAF gave BBC 5 an exclusive tour of its MQ-9 base in the United Kingdom.
Either Lockheed Martin or Textron will buy over Sikorsky Aircraft
United Technologies Corp has shortlisted Lockheed Martin and Textron as potential bidders for Sikorsky Aircraft.
By Photographer’s Mate Airman Lowell Whitman (https://navcms.news.navy.mil/) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters a decision could be reached by end of the month. A second option UTC might consider is to spin off the company.
Source: Either Lockheed Martin or Textron will buy over Sikorsky Aircraft