B-2s deployed to Guam
Three B-2 bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base deployed to Guam on Aug. 7 in what the U.S. Air Force calls – “familiarization training activities in the Pacific region.”
By U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: B-2s deployed to Guam
The Royal Jordanian Air Force chooses PC-9M
The Royal Jordanian Air Force will buy nine PC-9Ms for training purposes. Pilatus Aircraft said the deal includes a simulator, training equipment and logistics support.
Roberta F. [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: The Royal Jordanian Air Force chooses PC-9M
JASDF F-2s to get Sniper ATP
Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF) F-2 will be integrated with Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) under a direct commercial sale contract through Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
By Andy M. Kin, U.S. Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: JASDF F-2s to get Sniper ATP
RAF running out of spare parts for Tornado
The Royal Air Force has approached the German and Italian Air Force for help in securing spare parts for its Tornado fleet.
By Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr. (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/150862) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: RAF running out of spare parts for Tornado
PC-21 is frontrunner in French Air Force contest
The French Air Force is shopping for a new intermediate trainer aircraft and the PC-21 is said to be the preferred choice, Defense News reports.
By Adrian Pingstone (Arpingstone) (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
However, the service is still expected to open up the competition for 20 to 25 aircraft and the M-345 is expected to compete.
Source: PC-21 is frontrunner in French Air Force contest
New flight equipment for PAK-FA pilots
Pilots flying the PAK-FA will be equipped with new flight gear and a new helmet.
By US Air Force / Ministerie van Defensie (bron: Ministerie van Defensie) [CC0 or Attribution], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: New flight equipment for PAK-FA pilots
31st Fighter Wing deploys six F-16s to Turkey
Shortly after Turkey opened out Incirlik Air Base to the U.S. military, six F-16s from the 31st Fighter Wing left Italy on Aug. 9 for Turkey.
Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, accompanied by approximately 300 personnel and cargo deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Aug. 9, 2015. This deployment coincides with Turkey’s decision to host U.S. aircraft to conduct counter-ISIL operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman/Released)
Source: 31st Fighter Wing deploys six F-16s to Turkey
A group of hackers obtained information on the location of Russia’s Iskander missile complexes and nuclear submarines when the Ministry of Defense emailed those data via public email servers.
By Vitaly V. Kuzmin (http://vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/449) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
India to buy seven squadrons of Akash air defense system
The Indian Ministry of Defense will soon sign off the purchase of seven Akash air defense system for the Indian Air Force.
By Frontier India Defense and Strategic News Service [CC BY-SA 2.5 in], via Wikimedia Commons
The purchase is expected to cost $784 million for fourteen firing units.
Source: India to buy seven squadrons of Akash air defense system
Two Su-30MK2 fighters delivered to Vietnam
Two more Su-30MK2 fighters, 8814 and 8815, have been delivered to Vietnam. According to Interfax, these two fighters were disassembled and flown to Vietnam on board a An-124-100.
Photo: Baodatviet.vn
The newest delivery is part of a contract for 12 aircraft Vietnam ordered in May 2013.
Source: Two Su-30MK2 fighters delivered to Vietnam