Canada to acquire Israeli Iron Dome radar technology
Canada has awarded a contract to Rheinmetall and Elta for 10 sets of EL/M-2084 radar, the main sensor for the Iron Dome anti-missile system.
By United States Missile Defense Agency [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The delivery of the radar systems is expected to begin in 2017.
Source: Canada to acquire Israeli Iron Dome radar technology
Slovakian Mi-17 crash kills one
A crew member on board a Slovakian Mi-17 helicopter was killed when the aircraft crashed in the eastern part of the country on Jul. 28.
Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces Peter Gajdos said the Mi-17 is grounded at the moment till the cause of the crash is found.
Source: Slovakian Mi-17 crash kills one
Indian company says it never sold Phantom 3 to military
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Source: Indian company says it never sold Phantom 3 to military
Opening ceremony for Aviadarts 2015
The 2015 edition of Aviadarts was officially launched by Gen. Viktor Bondarev, chief of Russian Air Force, at Ryazan on Jul. 27.
Gerard Depardieu plans film on Normandie-Niemen fighter squadron
French actor Gerard Depardieu is planning to make a movie about the Normandie-Nieman fighter squadron, a French unit which fought over the Eastern Front during the Second World War.
By unkrown [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
“The project Normandie-Nieman will be based on the testimonies of people participating in those events, including General de Gaulle, who described it in his memoirs,” he told Belarussian state TV.
Source: Gerard Depardieu plans film on Normandie-Niemen fighter squadron
Erdoğan heading to China expecting a better deal on HQ-9
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a state visit to China and he will renegotiate the deal to buy an air defense system from China during the trip.
By Jian Kang (2009.beijing. troops parade) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
“The most suitable bid came from China but certain developments led to delays. We will revisit these matters during this trip. If we receive a proposal that enriches the bid, we will view this positively,” Erdogan told a news conference in Ankara before departing.
Source: Erdoğan heading to China expecting a better deal on HQ-9
USAF planning to convert some AC-130Us and 1 F-15E into laser testbeds
Maj Gen Jerry Harris, vice-chief of Air Combat Command, says a number of AC-130Us are being withheld from retirement to serve as testbeds for directed energy weapons.
By Senior Airman Andy M. Kin, USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: USAF planning to convert some AC-130Us and 1 F-15E into laser testbeds
Royal Moroccan Air Force getting three refurbished CH-47Ds
The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command has dispatched three refurbished CH-47Ds to Morocco and the aircraft are expected to be handed over to the Royal Moroccan Air Force next month.
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They were refurbished by Columbia Helicopters in Oregon under a Foreign Military Sales case.
Source: Royal Moroccan Air Force getting three refurbished CH-47Ds
Final flight for OH-58Ds at Fort Drum
The U.S. Army’s 10th Combat Aviation Brigade’s OH-58D Kiowa Warriors flew their final flights at Fort Drum on Jul. 28.
Photo: U.S. Army
The last group of 10th Combat Aviation Brigade’s Kiowa Warriors passing over Memorial Park. 10th Mountain and Fort Drum family members gathered in the park while 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry – Six Shooters made their final pass.
Posted by U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division on Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Reuters: Dassault expecting Rafale orders from Malaysia, UAE next year
An anonymous source told Reuters that Dassault is expecting two more export orders for the Rafale by the beginning of next year.
Alan Wilson [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Malaysia and UAE are two countries that are in advance stages of negotiations, the source added.
Source: Reuters: Dassault expecting Rafale orders from Malaysia, UAE next year