RAF Sentinel to continue its mission in Middle East for another year
The British government will extend the mission of the RAF Sentinel surveillance aircraft in Middle East for another year.
Photo: Sergeant Ross Tilly (RAF)/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: RAF Sentinel to continue its mission in Middle East for another year
Pilot of the F-35A that caught fire awarded Koren Kolligian trophy
Capt. Timothy K. Killham, who was at the controls of the F-35A that caught fire on Jun. 23, 2014, has been awarded the Koren Kolligian Jr. trophy for flight safety.
U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash
Source: Pilot of the F-35A that caught fire awarded Koren Kolligian trophy
PAK-FA will now enter service in 2017
Russian Air Force chief Col. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said the Sukhoi PAK-FA will enter into service in 2017. Earlier news reports had stated 2016.
By Rulexip (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: PAK-FA will now enter service in 2017
Afghan AF’s most decorated pilot on MD-530F: “I don’t know why we have this plane here”
Col. Qalandar Shah Qalandari is the most decorated pilot in the Afghan Air Force, recently he took command of a squadron of MD-530F armed helicopters. However, he is disappointed with the rotorcraft.
By Staff Sgt. Perry Aston (USAF) (dvidshub.net) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Speaking to a journalist, Qalandari complained that the American-made helicopter lacked the range to reach areas where the Taliban normally operate. The helicopter is not able to climb high above the mountain ranges that encircle Kabul during summer time when loaded with full fuel and weapons.
Source: Afghan AF’s most decorated pilot on MD-530F: “I don’t know why we have this plane here”
Wreckage of missing RoCAF AT-3 discovered
A RoCAF AT-3 jet trainer that went missing on Sept. 22 has been sighted on the slope of a mountain this morning around 6:38 a.m. local time.
By 玄史生 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
The aircraft was located 2-3 kilometers north west of its last radar plot.
Source: Wreckage of missing RoCAF AT-3 discovered
The Royal New Zealand Artillery’s 163 Battery, 16 Field Regiment, had the opportunity to learn how to load an M119A3 105mm howitzer into a Chinook helicopter during Lightning Whaitiri exercise on Oahu and Hawaii islands, Sept. 5-23.
Photo: U.S. Army
The Royal Navy will likely spend around £12 billion to build 13 Type 26 frigates to replace the Type 23.
By BAE (BAE public information video) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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The Vietnam Navy commissioned another two Molniya-class missile corvettes, HQ-379 and HQ-380, into service on Sept. 24.
Photo: Tuoi Tre
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Antonov and WB Electronics to jointly develop UAVs for Ukraine’s military
Antonov and Poland’s WB Electronics have signed a memorandum of understanding on Sept. 22 to jointly develop tactical unmanned aerial vehicles for Ukraine’s military.
Photo: Antonov
Antonov will design the air-frame and WB Electronics will supply the avionics.
Source: Antonov and WB Electronics to jointly develop UAVs for Ukraine’s military
Philippines slow in getting Subic ready for FA-50PH
The Philippine Air Force intends to deploy 12 of its KAI FA-50PH jets at former U.S. Navy airfield at Subic Bay. However, funds to upgrade the base are yet to be approved.
By: PH1(NAC) DAVID R. SANNERService Depicted: Navy (ID:DN-ST-91-11630) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Robert Garcia, chairman of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, warned that the government needs to act quickly as there will be a freeze on military spending in March due to elections in May next year.
An anonymous Philippine Air Force general said his service had requested $2.14 million to refurbish the base.
Source: Philippines slow in getting Subic ready for FA-50PH