Video of Chinese CH-4 UAV in Iraq


Source: Video of Chinese CH-4 UAV in Iraq

Report says RAF Northolt, which is used by the Queen, is unsafe

The Telegraph has obtained a classified Ministry of ­Defense report which lists RAF Northolt, London, as unsafe.

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The VIP airfield is used by the Queen and Prime Minister and over the years, buildings erected around the aerodrome in West London have become obstacle for pilots operating out of the airfield.
Pilots also have to deal with motorists driving near the runway as the aircraft are just 9 meters above the traffic during finals. Hazard lights installed to stop road traffic during take off and landings are often ignored.

Source: Report says RAF Northolt, which is used by the Queen, is unsafe

KC-46A deploys boom and drogues for first time

The first fully-configured KC-46A prototype, EMD-2, deployed its drogue refueling baskets from the centerline and wing tips on Oct. 8. This was followed by the deployment of the boom on Oct. 9.

Boeing photos by John D. Parker

Source: KC-46A deploys boom and drogues for first time

More footage of the J-15

A CCTV special on Dai Mingmeng, the first person to land the J-15 on a carrier, has unveiled some new footage of the jet at sea and on land.

Source: More footage of the J-15

Hudson Institute: Aircraft carrier is best option to meet emerging threats

In a study by Hudson Institute on the usefulness of building new large aircraft carriers, the three co-authors concluded that large, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are the best option to deal with the emerging threat environment.

By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class James Thierry. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Source: Hudson Institute: Aircraft carrier is best option to meet emerging threats

F-35C completes sea trials aboard CVN 69

Two F-35Cs have competed their sea trials aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) on Oct. 9.

By U.S. Navy photo by Andy Wolfe [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Source: F-35C completes sea trials aboard CVN 69

Japan to decide on next indigenous fighter program in fiscal 2018

In an interview with Nikkei, the commissioner of Japan’s new defense acquisition agency said his agency will decide whether to proceed with the development of an indigenous fighter in fiscal 2018.

By Hunini (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Hideaki Watanabe explained that committing too soon could lead to cost overruns and long development times.

Source: Japan to decide on next indigenous fighter program in fiscal 2018

Iraq unveils its Chinese-made CH-4 UAV

The presence of Chinese-made CH-4 unmanned aerial vehicle in Iraq was revealed when Defense Minister Khaled al-Obaidi paid a visit to Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Air Base.

Photos: Iraqi Ministry of Defense

Source: Iraq unveils its Chinese-made CH-4 UAV

JMSDF P-3C in Hawaii for joint training with VP-4

A P-3C from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Patrol Squadron 5 Detachment 50 flew to Kaneohe, Hawaii on Sept. 21 for three-weeks of joint training with VP-4.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Devin Menhardt

Source: JMSDF P-3C in Hawaii for joint training with VP-4

A-10s from 357th FS practice operating from dirt runway

Four A-10Cs from the 357th Fighter Squadron flew to the National Training Center range at Fort Irwin, California to practice operating out of a dirt runway on Sept. 22.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier

Source: A-10s from 357th FS practice operating from dirt runway