A-10s from Moody AFB heading to Europe
The U.S. Air Force has announced plans to send another detachment of A-10s, from 23rd Wing at Moody Air Force Base, to Europe as part of a second theater security package.
By English: Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman, U.S. Air Force (www.defense.gov) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
They will join 12 A-10s with the 355th Fighter Wing, deployed in Europe since February.
Source: A-10s from Moody AFB heading to Europe
Poland orders AGM-158 JASSM
Poland is the third international customer for AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) as Lockheed Martin has been awarded a FMS contract from the U.S. Air Force to supply the weapon for Polish F-16 fleet.
By U.S. Air Force photo (http://www.eglin.af.mil/; exact source; image) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Poland orders AGM-158 JASSM
Opposition lawmaker slams S. Korean government for failing to certify Taurus on F-15K
An opposition lawmaker in South Korea criticized the government for failing to certify that the Taurus cruise missile works on the F-15K before signing a $450 million contract in 2013 to buy the weapon.
By ILA-boy (Own work) [Public domain or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration replied that it plans to do a live-firing test once it integrate the weapon on the jet.
Source: Opposition lawmaker slams S. Korean government for failing to certify Taurus on F-15K
RAAF completed its first operational mission in Syria
Australia has carried out its first operational mission in Syria using two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornets. The mission occurred overnight on Sept. 12.
Photos: Australia, Department of Defence
The fighters were supported by a KC-30A and E-7A. Australia deployed six Hornets to the Middle East under Operation OKRA.
Source: RAAF completed its first operational mission in Syria
Pilot killed in Royal Saudi Air Force helicopter crash
A Royal Saudi Air Force helicopter crashed on Sept. 13 in Taif during a training flight. The pilot was killed. It was not known if there were others on board the rotocraft.
Source: Pilot killed in Royal Saudi Air Force helicopter crash
Egypt allowed to retain Russian equipment installed on Mistral carriers if Cairo buys the ships
A French official said that if Egypt was to take off the two Mistral carriers previously ordered by Russia, Moscow is willing to allow Cairo to keep the equipment it had installed on those ships.
By Ludovic Péron (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Egypt allowed to retain Russian equipment installed on Mistral carriers if Cairo buys the ships
BAE Systems Taranis to make final flights this year
The British Ministry of Defense has said that the BAE Systems Taranis will make its third and possibly final round of tests this year.
By Mike Young (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The trails could see the unmanned combat aerial vehicle carry out a simulated weapons release.
Source: BAE Systems Taranis to make final flights this year
Australia to get rid of Mi-24s at RAAF Base Tindal
A pair of Mi-24s that are languished at RAAF Base Tindal since 1997 might be disposed off in 2016. The gunships were on their way to Papua New Guinea (PNG) when the RAAF intercepted the An-124 transport carrying them and divert the cargo to Tindal. A newly installed government in PNG then had refused to allow the helicopters to enter the country.
Photo: Google
Sandline International, the owner of the helicopters, had trouble disposing them as the company could not find a new buyer.
Source: Australia to get rid of Mi-24s at RAAF Base Tindal
Not one but two videos from the first J-11BS public flying demo
Source: Not one but two videos from the first J-11BS public flying demo
Two exceptional PLAAF aerobatics team that you’ve never heard of
Officially, the August 1st is the aerobatic demonstration team of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Tasked with performing at local and international airshows, the August 1st is considered the flying ambassadors of the PLAAF. However, there are two more aerobatic teams that seldom get coverage from the media outside China as they only perform at Changchu, Jilin province.
Red Falcon
The Red Falcon was established by the No.3 Aviation College in March, 2011. The team flies the Hongdu K-8 advanced jet trainer. Of the two jet-powered aerobatics team in the PLAAF. The Red Falcon is widely considered the better team. Manned by instructors from the Aviation College, they put up a more exciting show compared to August 1st in their J-10s.
Sky Wing
Source: Two exceptional PLAAF aerobatics team that you’ve never heard of