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.”
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.
By Airwolfhound [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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
Malaysia, U.S. in secret talks to let P-3s, P-8As fly out of Labuan
Bloomberg revealed that Kuala Lumpur and Washington have been engaged in secret talks to allow U.S. Navy P-3s and P-8s to deploy out of the island of Labuan on East Malaysia in order to monitor Chinese activity in South China Sea.
By TUBS [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Malaysia, U.S. in secret talks to let P-3s, P-8As fly out of Labuan
U.S. to resupply Saudi Arabia with JDAMs, Paveways
The Obama administration has notified Congress informally of its plan to resupply Saudi Arabia’s depleted stocks of JDAM and Paveway precision-guided bombs.
By U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer’s Mate Eric A. Clement. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Bloomberg says the State Department made the informal notification last month in order to gauge reactions from key leaders on the proposal.
Source: U.S. to resupply Saudi Arabia with JDAMs, Paveways
Bell offers AH-1Z, UH-1Y to Poland
To meet a Polish requirement to replace the Mi-24 gunship, Bell is proposing its AH-1Z attack helicopter as the solution.
By: Lance Cpl. Christopher O’Quin [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Bell offers AH-1Z, UH-1Y to Poland
Danish F-16s may have caused civilian casualties in Iraq
Denmark’s Defence Command issued a statement saying that an airstrike in Iraq on Aug. 30 might have caused civilian casualties and has launched an investigation into the matter.
By Gerard van der Schaaf (E-011) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Danish forces “will review the internal operating procedures in order to assess whether there is a need for change.”
Source: Danish F-16s may have caused civilian casualties in Iraq