Elbit Systems gets contract to provide European country with UAS-based intelligence system
A European country has given Elbit Systems around $78 million to supply an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)-based intelligence solution.
By Gerald L. Nino [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Elbit Systems gets contract to provide European country with UAS-based intelligence system
Pakistan deploys AEW aircraft to China for exercise
The Chinese Ministry of Defense revealed that a joint exercise with Pakistan has taken place in China since Sept. 6. Pakistan deployed its fighters and airborne early warning aircraft to this exercise.
This is the closest you can get to see the H-6K carrying a KD-20 cruise missile
Source: This is the closest you can get to see the H-6K carrying a KD-20 cruise missile
Watch Russian attack helicopters blast targets in this live-firing exercise
Source: Watch Russian attack helicopters blast targets in this live-firing exercise
Australia selects PC-21
Australia has selected the PC-21 for its Project AIR 5428 Pilot Training System. The Lockheed Martin-led industry team will deliver 49 aircraft, with RAAF Base East Sale to become home to 22 of the new aircraft.
By Phil Vabre [GFDL or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Australia selects PC-21
India wants to build its own missile test ship
Handicapped by its current missile testing instrumentation facilities which are land-based, India is in the process of designing a 10,000 tonne ship that is capable of launching missiles at further distances.
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Once the ship, which is under construction, is completed, India will be able to test-fire ballistic missiles from up to 1,500km away.
Source: India wants to build its own missile test ship
Iraq F-16s have started combat operations against ISIL
Iraq’s Defense Minister Khaled al-Obaidi told a news conference on Sept. 6 that the country’s newly-acquired F-16IQs have started their air strikes against ISIL targets in the country.
Lt. Gen. Anwar Hama Amin added that these strikes were carried out using precision-guided weapons.
Source: Iraq F-16s have started combat operations against ISIL
A Russian oceanographic research ship, Yantar, is sailing close to the U.S. submarine base at Kings Bay, Georgia.
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More than 2,000 U.S. Army equipment in Europe – ranging from tanks to generators – are returning to the traditional European pattern paint job.
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By 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command from Grafenwoehr, Germany (M1A2 tanks during Combined Resolve II) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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France mulls air strikes on Islamic State in Syria
Paris is considering extending airstrikes against ISIL from Iraq to Syria, Le Monde newspaper reported.
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The paper said President François Hollande is considering the move due to the current refugee crisis in Europe.
Source: France mulls air strikes on Islamic State in Syria