Latvia orders three TPS-77 radars
Lockheed Martin has signed a contract with Latvia for three TPS-77 Multi-Role Radars (MRR). The TPS-77 MRR uses the latest Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology in its design.
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It is also the most transportable version of Lockheed Martin’s successful TPS-77 product line
Source: Latvia orders three TPS-77 radars
Maiden flight of KAI KT-100
The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KT-100 single-engine light aircraft made its maiden flight on Oct. 5. The aircraft is a military-version of the KC-100 and is intended to be operated by the Korean Air Force Academy.
Photo: KAI
With the induction of the KT-100, South Korea will have an indigenous lineup of fixed-wing aircraft to train its military pilots. Students will proceed to fly the KT-1 and T-50 after graduating from flying the KT-100.
The new aircraft will replace the Ilyushin T-103 and it comes with IFF system and video and audio recording devices for evaluating the student’s performance.
Source: Maiden flight of KAI KT-100
Tomahawk proves it can do battle damage assessment, loiter and then attack another target
In a test with USS Gridley (DDG 101), a Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile was fired from the ship and the cruise missile flew over a designated point and captured imagery using its on board camera.
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The simulated battle damage assessment data was then transmitted back to land via the missiles’ two-way UHF SATCOM datalink. The missile then entered a loiter pattern to await further instructions.
U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain then took control and gave the missile a new target at the range at San Nicolas Island. The missile performed a vertical dive and struck the designated target.
Source: Tomahawk proves it can do battle damage assessment, loiter and then attack another target
RAF Search and Rescue Force’s final operational flight
The Royal Air Force’s Search and Rescue Force ended more than 74 years of continuous operations when the duty crew at RAF Chivenor was relieved from its standby commitment at 13:00 on Oct. 4.
Photos: Royal Air Force
Search and rescue service will now be undertaken by Bristow Helicopters Ltd across Britain.
Source: RAF Search and Rescue Force’s final operational flight
India and Indonesia will hold a joint maritime exercise in the Andaman Sea from Oct. 17-18. The inaugural exercise is expanded from the coordinated patrol (CORPAT) framework.
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Video shows Syrian rescuers helping victims of an air strike when another attack came in
This video posted on social media is said to have been taken at Idlib province, Syria and the rescuers were trying to help victims of an earlier air strike when a second attack occurred.
Source: Video shows Syrian rescuers helping victims of an air strike when another attack came in
Living conditions for Russian personnel fighting in Syria
Russia brought their mobile bakery and sauna to Latakia, Syria to give its servicemen fighting there a comfortable environment.
Source: Living conditions for Russian personnel fighting in Syria
IAF chief: Chinese flying operations in Tibet has increased “exponentially”
Indian Air Force chief Air chief Marshal Arup Raha told reporters that Chinese military flying operations in Tibet has increased “exponentially” over the years.
He assured the public that “we also have our assets, our infrastructure and are deploying our force (along border). Therefore, there is no need to worry.”
Source: IAF chief: Chinese flying operations in Tibet has increased “exponentially”
McClatchy: Russia fighter may have entered Turkish airspace during bombing run
News outlet McClatchy reported that a Russian fighter jet may have entered Turkish airspace on Oct. 2 while bombing the village of in al Yamdiyyah in Syria.
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A Turkish security official said Turkish radar locked onto the Russian aircraft as it approached the Turkish border.
A anonymous U.S. official added that Turkish jets had scrambled but were not able to intercept the Russia jet in time.
Source: McClatchy: Russia fighter may have entered Turkish airspace during bombing run
Pantsir-S1 air defense system guarding the air base in Latakia, Syria
A Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system, probably on a tracked GM-352 chassis, is seen on behind a concrete mixer in this photo handout from the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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Source: Pantsir-S1 air defense system guarding the air base in Latakia, Syria