Boeing to unveil T-X and new F-15 configuration
Boeing will bring its T-X demonstrator trailer to the Air Force Association conference next week, however, only a selected few will be allowed to enter.
Graphic: Boeing
The aerospace will also unveil a new F-15 that allows the legacy jet to carry up to 16 air-to-air missiles. This is done by modifying the location of fuel tanks, Defense News said.
Source: Boeing to unveil T-X and new F-15 configuration
Thales and Safran are left running in French UAV competition
Thales and Safran’s Sagem are the only two companies left in the competition to supply the French military with a tactical unmanned aerial vehicle.
Photo: Andrew Linnett/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
The Direction Générale de l’Armement will select either the Watchkeeper or Patroller at the end of the year.
Source: Thales and Safran are left running in French UAV competition
Saab join hands with WZL No.2 to offer its self-protection system for Polish MiG-29s
Saab has signed a Teaming Agreement with Poland’s Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A. (WZL No.2) to offer Saab’s Electronic Warfare self-protection systems for the Polish MiG-29 fleet.
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Source: Saab join hands with WZL No.2 to offer its self-protection system for Polish MiG-29s
Pakistan has repair Saab 2000 Erieye damaged during terrorist attack
It is reported that Pakistan has managed to repair one of its Saab 2000 Erieye AEW aircraft that was damaged during a terrorist attack.
By Dmitriy Pichugin [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
The aircraft was put back in service on Sept. 10 at half the cost quoted.
Source: Pakistan has repair Saab 2000 Erieye damaged during terrorist attack
Indonesia complains Singapore fighters have been violating its airspace
A news report from Indonesia said fighter jets from Singapore have been violating Indonesia airspace north of Bintan island.
By Jeff Gilbert – JGPhotographics.com [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Indonesia complains Singapore fighters have been violating its airspace
Spatial disorientation behind F-16 crash by civilian employee; investigation found he wasn’t properly qualified
The U.S. Air Force concluded that a civilian employee working under the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron had spatial disorientation and crashed his F-16 into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Nov. 6, 2014. The pilot was killed in the crash.
By (United States Air Force) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The investigation also revealed that he was not properly recertified to fly the F-16 after a 20-year hiatus. He had only 102 hours of flight time on the F-16, 82 of those were back before 1994. He should have undergone F-16 centrifuge retraining but the unit gave him credit due to his experience on the F-4.
Source: Spatial disorientation behind F-16 crash by civilian employee; investigation found he wasn’t properly qualified
South Korea to accelerate the deployment of its KADM
Seoul is allocating more funds to accelerate the deployment of its indigenous anti-missile system, the Korean Air and Missile Defense (KAMD).
By US Air Force photo [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Budget for upgrading the country’s Patriot missiles were increased five-times to more than 174 billion won.
Source: South Korea to accelerate the deployment of its KADM
Alenia Aermacchi’s road map for M-345, M-346
Alenia Aermacchi has laid out its plan for the M-345 and M-346 jet trainers. The company will start tests of the new M-345 HET, which is powered by a new Williams FJ-44-4M-34 turbofan, next year.
By Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) (M346 – RIAT 2009Uploaded by russavia) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Design for a multirole version of the M-346 has freeze as well. The Italian company says there was considerable interest in such an aircraft from outside Europe. The lightweight ground attack aircraft will incorporate more powerful engines and can integrate with a targeting pod.
Source: Alenia Aermacchi’s road map for M-345, M-346
More photos of Exercise Elang Thainesia XVII
Photos: Royal Thai Air Force
India to have 5 airstrips ready near border with China
A total of five airstrips in the state of Arunachal Pradesh will be ready for use next month. The runways have been upgraded to handle large aircraft such as the C-17, C-130J and An-32.
By U.S. Air Force by Jet Fabara [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
In one case, 150 km of roads leading to an airstrip were upgraded so that troops and heavy machinery could be rapidly deployed.
Source: India to have 5 airstrips ready near border with China