Monthly Archives: July 2015

Testing of new S-400 interceptor in final stages

Testing of a new interceptor for the S-400 air defense system are in the final stages.

By Vitaly V. Kuzmin (http://vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/449) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Source: Testing of new S-400 interceptor in final stages

Russia ready to export Iskander to Saudi Arabia

An official with Rosoboronexport says Russia is ready to export the Iskander short-range ballistic missile system to Saudi Arabia if an order is placed.

By Vitaly V. Kuzmin (http://vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/558) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Indian Air Force has requirement for 80 Rafale-type fighters

The Indian Air Force has told the defense ministry that it requires five squadrons of Rafale-type fighters. Each squadron will have 16 aircraft.

Source: Indian Air Force has requirement for 80 Rafale-type fighters

Two B-52s flew non-stop to Australia in a 44-hour mission

Two B-52Hs from the 96th Bomb Squadron flew non-stop to Australia on Jun. 30, dropped inert bombs at Delamere Air Weapons Range, and flew back in a 44-hour mission.
Members of the 96th Bomb Squadron load their equipment onto a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. June 30, 2015. Before takeoff, the aircrew review the mission and procedures for ground checks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Amn. Benjamin Raughton

Source: Two B-52s flew non-stop to Australia in a 44-hour mission

INS Viraat to be turned into a museum

The Indian Ministry of Defense has approved the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation’s (APTDC) request to turn INS Viraat into a museum.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

After decommissioning in 2016, the ship will be towed to Kakinada port in coastal Andhra for retirement.

Source: INS Viraat to be turned into a museum

India to station indigenous AEW&CS at Bhisiana

The Indian Air Force has selected Bhisiana Air Force Station to station its indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEWACS) based on the Embraer ERJ 145.

By Pritishp333 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Out of the three aircraft, only two will head to Bhisiana while the third will remain at Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru for development work.

Source: India to station indigenous AEW&CS at Bhisiana