U.S. Army issues RFI for FIM-92-based anti-cruise missile defense system
The U.S. Army is seeking feedback from the industry on how to create an anti-cruise missile air defense system based on the FIM-92 MANPADS.
By: Lance Cp. Michael Petersheim, U.S. Marine Corps (www.defense.gov) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: U.S. Army issues RFI for FIM-92-based anti-cruise missile defense system
Afghan Mi-17 crashed
A Afghan Mi-17 military helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan on Aug. 6, killing all 17 on board.
By U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Keith Brown [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Afghan Mi-17 crashed
U.S. Army look set to acquire MH-47Gs in Block 2 configuration
After production of the MH-47G Block 1 ends this year, the U.S. Army intends to buy an undisclosed number of MH-47Gs in Block 2 configuration.
By ERIC SALARD from LE GRAND VILLAGE PLAGE, FRANCE (07-3774 PAE) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) has a requirement to replace some of its 61 remanufactured MH-47Gs Block 1.
Source: U.S. Army look set to acquire MH-47Gs in Block 2 configuration
F-35 refuels from Italian KC-767
F-35A performed its first aerial refueling with a foreign air force tanker when AF-4 took fuel from an Italian Air Force KC-767A at Edwards Air Force Base on Jul. 29.
An American JSF AF-4 from the 461 FLTS, Edwards AFB, CA, piloted by Maj. Charles “FLAK” Trickey performs the first contact and fuel transfer from a KC-767 foreign partner Italian Tanker.
Photo: F-35 Intergraded Test Force
Source: F-35 refuels from Italian KC-767
Iran may be trying to hide nuclear evidence
Satellite photos take last month have shown unusual activities at Parchin military base. Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) believes such activities could be “related to refurbishment or clean-up prior to any IAEA inspection or the taking of environmental samples.”
Photo: DigitalGlobe
Source: Iran may be trying to hide nuclear evidence
Italian Air Force clears Guardian aerial firefighting system on C-130J
The Italian Air Force has certified the Guardian aerial firefighting system for use on the Lockheed Martin C-130J.
K-loader prepares a C-130J for Guardian test drop (PRNewsFoto/Caylym Technologies)
The C-130J will be able to carry 20,000 liters of water or retardant compared to just 6,000 liters for the C-27J.
Source: Italian Air Force clears Guardian aerial firefighting system on C-130J
First USAF T-38 to complete Pacer Classic III modifications
Technicians in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex’s 575th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, recently completed the first aircraft in the T-38 (Pacer Classic III) modification program.
The first completed T-38 Talon from the PACER Classic III program is unveiled July 31, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Pacer Classic III (PC III) represents the largest single structural modification ever undertaken on the T-38 aircraft and will extend the service life of the modified aircraft by 15-20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)
The program will extend the life of the T-38 Talon to 2029.
Source: First USAF T-38 to complete Pacer Classic III modifications
12 vs 0 result at Ex. Indradhanush should be treated with caution, says Tony Osborne
Tony Osborne, the London bureau chief of Aviation Week, says recent claims by the media in India that IAF Su-30MKIs scored 12 vs 0 in mock dogfights against the Royal Air Force should be treated with caution.
Photo: Royal Air Force
“These cricket-style scores claimed by the IAF look impressive but should be treated with caution and certainly not as a realistic gauge of combat capability.”
Source: 12 vs 0 result at Ex. Indradhanush should be treated with caution, says Tony Osborne
Japan ready to donate three JMSDF Beechcraft TC-90s to Philippines
By まも(Mamo) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Japan ready to donate three JMSDF Beechcraft TC-90s to Philippines