India wants to split 36 Rafales between two bases
Apparently, another sticking point that has lead to protracted negotiations between France and India for 36 Rafale fighters is the latter’s insistence to deploy the jets at two bases.
By Konstantin von Wedelstaedt [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
Such a move will incur more costs for Dassault as it has to support operations at two locations.
Source: India wants to split 36 Rafales between two bases
TRAWING 1 and 2 operating from MCAS Beaufort
Due to a temporary closure of NAS Jacksonville, Training Air Wing 1 and 2 relocated their T-45 Goshawks to MCAS Beaufort Sept. 11-20.
Photo By: Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez
“MCAS Beaufort has the most space and all the right facilities. It’s a military field, it has arresting gear, and it’s an air station that is built for jets. Also the air space is fairly uncongested here,” said Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Peters, Training Squadron 22 operations officer.
The air wings were able to utilize VMFA-251’s facilities at Beaufort as the squadron is out at sea with USS Roosevelt.
Source: TRAWING 1 and 2 operating from MCAS Beaufort
New radar and EO targeting system being develop for Yak-130
KRET CEO Vladimir Mikheev said his company is working on a new radar and electro-optical targeting system for the Yak-130.
“The new advanced systems would allow the aircraft to attack ground and aerial targets from beyond the hitting area of enemy air defenses,” Mikheev said.
Source: New radar and EO targeting system being develop for Yak-130
Saab announces further developments in vehicle integration for the RBS 70 NG
Saab is offering two solutions to integrate the RBS 70 NG VSHORAD on vehicles. One solution places the weapon system and operator on the flatbed of a vehicle.
Photos: Saab
Another option is a remote weapon station so that the operator can manage the system safely inside the vehicle.
Source: Saab announces further developments in vehicle integration for the RBS 70 NG
SeaRAM fired from LCS for the first time
The first SeaRAM firing from a littoral combat ship has occurred on board U.S.S. Coronado (LCS 4) off the coast of California on Aug. 14.
By U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Austal USA/Released [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
During the test, the SeaRAM detected, tracked and engaged an inbound threat target, and fired a RAM Block 1A that successfully intercepted the target.
Source: SeaRAM fired from LCS for the first time
DARPA posted solicitation for the Gremlins program
DARPA has posted a solicitation for the industry to participate in the phase one of its Gremlins program – the demonstration of safe and reliable aerial launch and recovery of multiple unmanned aircraft.
Graphic: DARPA
The ideal UAV should be reused as many as 20 times while flying missions in contested airspace. It should be designed to fly in a pack and surviving aircraft will take over the mission profile of another UAV lost during the flight.
Source: DARPA posted solicitation for the Gremlins program
Raytheon in discussions with three potential Sentinel R1 customers
Raytheon says it is in talks with three potential operators for the Sentinel R1 airborne battlefield and ground surveillance aircraft.
Photo: Sgt Laura Bibby RAF/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
The company refused to identify the three potential customers but stated that all three had strong reasons for such a capability.
Source: Raytheon in discussions with three potential Sentinel R1 customers
2 F-22s and 1 RQ-4 for Seoul ADEX 2015
The U.S. Air Force will deploy two F-22s and one RQ-4 for the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2015 (Seoul ADEX 2015),
By Technical Sergeant Ben Bloker (USAF) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Seoul ADEX 2015 will take place at Seoul Airport in Seongnam from Oct. 20.
Source: 2 F-22s and 1 RQ-4 for Seoul ADEX 2015
123rd EFS completes Hungarian deployment
Four F-15Cs from the 123rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) have completed a forward deployment to Kecskemet, Hungary, from Campia Turzii, Romania, Sept. 15.
U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren
Source: 123rd EFS completes Hungarian deployment
Taiwan keen to buy shoulder-launched version of FIM-92 Stinger
The Republic of China Navy has an urgent requirement to give its missile boats a short-range air defense capability and plans to request permission to acquire the shoulder-launched version of FIM-92 Stinger.
By Casey Slusser, U.S. Army (http://www.army.mil/media/234996/) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The Marines currently has the Dual Mount Stinger (DMS) system. Washington has been unwilling to sell the shoulder-launched version of FIM-92 as it worries Taiwan will deploy the weapon in sensitive areas like the South China Sea.
Source: Taiwan keen to buy shoulder-launched version of FIM-92 Stinger