North Korean freight train carried materials to launch site

The intelligence agencies of Japan, South Korea and the United States have confirmed that a North Korean freight train transported unknown materials to the Tongchang-ri launch site recently.

By Sungwon Baik / VOA (North Korea Rocket Launch – Photo Galleries) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

During the last long-range rocket test by North Korea in 2012, a freight train carried those rocket parts from the same factory in Sanumdong to the launch site in North Pyongan province.

Source: North Korean freight train carried materials to launch site

Russia Su-34 airstrike near Raqqah, Syria

A Russian Ministry of Defense video showing the airstrike by Su-34 fighter bombers near the south-west of city of Raqqah, Syria.

Source: Russia Su-34 airstrike near Raqqah, Syria

Photos from the final U.S. Navy T-2 Buckeye flight

The U.S. Navy has published photos of its last T-2 flight at NAS Patuxent River on Sept. 25.

Photo: U.S. Navy

VX-20 Commanding Officer Cmdr. William Selk and retired naval aviator Kent Vandergrift flew tail number 320 on the historic flight.

Source: Photos from the final U.S. Navy T-2 Buckeye flight

BAE Systems selected by Boeing to develop EPAWSS

BAE Systems has been selected by Boeing to develop the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) for the U.S. Air Force’s F-15 fleet.

By U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers ([1], [2]) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The all-digital system will replace the existing F-15 ALQ-135 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS).

Source: BAE Systems selected by Boeing to develop EPAWSS

Video: Russian Su-25s departing for night strike mission in Syria


Source: Video: Russian Su-25s departing for night strike mission in Syria

U.S. to withdraw Patriot from Turkey as planned

Despite the ongoing crisis in Syria, the U.S. is going ahead with a plan to withdraw its Patriot missile battery in Turkey this month.

By DoD Photo By Glenn Fawcett [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Pentagon spokeswoman Laura Seal said the personnel and equipment could be sent back to Turkey “within one week” if needed.

Source: U.S. to withdraw Patriot from Turkey as planned

Russia Today’s exclusive look at Russian forces operating out of Latakia

Source: Russia Today’s exclusive look at Russian forces operating out of Latakia

Hawaiian F-22s deploying to CENTCOM AOR on first ever operational mission

F-22s from the 15th Wing in Hawaii have deployed to the Central Command Area of Responsibility on their first operational mission.

U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco

Source: Hawaiian F-22s deploying to CENTCOM AOR on first ever operational mission

Azerbaijani Air Force tests Buk-MB

The Azerbaijani Air Force test fired its Buk-MB air defense system with Defense Minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov reviewing the exercise.

Photos: AZERTAC

Source: Azerbaijani Air Force tests Buk-MB

Bulgarian Air Force chief resigns then withdrew resignation, within a day

Bulgarian Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Roumen Radev submitted his resignation letter on Oct. 1. By the end of the day, Radev withdrew his resignation after speaking to Prime Minister Boiko Borissov.

By Aldo Bidini [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

It was speculated that Radev suddenly reign after he got frustrated for not being able to push thru a program to buy new fighters for the service.

Source: Bulgarian Air Force chief resigns then withdrew resignation, within a day