F-35C visits NAS Fallon

F-35Cs assigned to VFA-101 have arrived at Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center at Naval Air Station Fallon for the first time.

By U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

During this period, the aircrews will conduct familiarization fights with F/A-18E/F fighters from Fallon.

Source: F-35C visits NAS Fallon

MQ-8C needs a maritime search radar

Sometime early next year, the U.S. Navy will select a maritime search radar for its new MQ-8C unmanned helicopter.

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Source: MQ-8C needs a maritime search radar

INS Dega getting MiG-29K squadron

INS Dega on the east coast of India will be home to a squadron of MiG-29K carrier-borne fighters.

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The base is currently home to Hawk Mk132 jet trainers.

Source: INS Dega getting MiG-29K squadron

Potential cyber mission for EA-18G could lead to more orders

The Pentagon could task the EA-18G with a new role to hack into enemy computer networks, if so, the U.S. Navy will order more Growlers to meet the new demand, outgoing CNO Admiral Jonathan Greenert said.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Source: Potential cyber mission for EA-18G could lead to more orders

Photos of second RAF RC-135 arriving home

The second RAF RC-135W Airseeker arrived at its new home at RAF Mildenhall on Sept. 4. The aircraft was delivered seven months early.

Photos: Royal Air Force

Compared to the first Airseeker, the second jet has “over 60 improvements have been incorporated into the second aeroplane ranging from upgrades to the aircraft’s mission systems to engine improvements providing increased fuel efficiency and durability.”

Source: Photos of second RAF RC-135 arriving home

IAF keen on Scorpion as intermediate jet trainer

The Indian Air Force has taken a keen interest in the Textron AirLand Scorpion as an intermediate jet trainer.

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Source: IAF keen on Scorpion as intermediate jet trainer

Indonesia to sign Su-35 contract this month

More information has been released on Indonesia’s decision to buy the Su-35. According to Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu, the contract for the planes will be signed this month.

By Alex Beltyukov (http://russianplanes.net/ID56226) [CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

Ryamizard added that due to funding issues, only eight aircraft will be bought initially.

Source: Indonesia to sign Su-35 contract this month

Last C-17 for Australia delivered

Boeing on Sept. 4 delivered the last C-17 for the Royal Australian Air Force. This is the 8th C-17 for Australia which first ordered the aircraft back in 2006.

Photo: Boeing

Source: Last C-17 for Australia delivered

F-22s at Russia’s front door as 2 jets arrived in Estonia

Two U.S. Air Force F-22s on a training deployment to Europe have landed at Amari Air Base in Estonia today.

Photo: U.S. Air Force

Photo from Ambassador Jeff Levine

Photo from Ambassador Jeff Levine
Source: F-22s at Russia’s front door as 2 jets arrived in Estonia