Turkey issues RFI for reconnaissance and observation aircraft
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) has published a request for information (RFI) for reconnaissance and observation aircraft.
By Airman 1st Class David Gurley [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Potential bidders have to reply by Aug. 1.
Source: Turkey issues RFI for reconnaissance and observation aircraft
Su-33 operational in Russian Arctic
SU-33s from the Russian Navy have been defending the airspace of the Kola zone of the Russian Arctic since Aug. 1.
By English: Igor BubinРусский: Игорь Бубин [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Su-33 operational in Russian Arctic
Syrian fighter jet crashed into market during bombing run
A Syrian government fighter jet crashed into a busy market in the northwestern Idlib province on Aug. 3, killing at least 27 people.
By Oren Rozen (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Syrian fighter jet crashed into market during bombing run
New photos of J-16
Source: New photos of J-16
Mi-28 from Russia’s Berkut aerobatics team crashed during demonstration at Aviadarts
Source: Mi-28 from Russia’s Berkut aerobatics team crashed during demonstration at Aviadarts
EUNAVFOR staff visit Japanese P-3C detachment in Djibouti
Staff from Operation Atalanta Force Headquarters visited the Japanese Detachment of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 in Djibouti on Jul. 25.
Photo: EUNAVFOR
Source: EUNAVFOR staff visit Japanese P-3C detachment in Djibouti
India seeks to produce fifth-generation fighter at Ozar
India plans to produce the fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) it is co-developing with Russia at the plant in Ozar.
By Alex Beltyukov – RuSpotters Team [CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
The plant is currently churning out Su-30MKIs and its history dates back to 1964 when it was established to manufacture the MiG-21.
Source: India seeks to produce fifth-generation fighter at Ozar
China places restriction on drone exports
From Aug. 15, Chinese drone manufacturers who wish to export their products overseas will have to obtain export license from the Ministry of Commerce.
Photo: Pakistan Inter-Services Public Relations
The restriction is only for drones that have an endurance of greater than an hour.
Source: China places restriction on drone exports
Joint Indian, Israeli test of Barak 8 this month
A joint test of the Barak 8 air defense system by India and Israel will be carried out this month in Israel. If successful, the next firing will be from a Indian warship before September.
By Georges Seguin (Okki) (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
The test will be from an Israeli warship, the first Indian warship to fire the missile later will be INS Kolkata.
Source: Joint Indian, Israeli test of Barak 8 this month
Colombian Air Force CN235 crashed
A Colombian Air Force CN235 crashed in a rural area near the town of Codazzi on Jul. 31, all eleven on board did not survive the crash.