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Su-30MKIs on their way to U.K. for exercise

Su-30MKIs on their way to U.K. for exercise

A detachment of Indian Air Force warplanes consisting of Su-30MKIs, Il78s, C-17s and C-130Js are on their way Britain for exercise Indradhanush.

By Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) (SU30 – RIAT 2007Uploaded by russavia) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Once the exercise start on Jul. 21, the Su-30MKIs will operate out of RAF Coningsby while the rest of the aircraft will be station at RAF Brize Norton.
A contingent of Garud Commando Force, the Special Forces unit of the Indian Air Force, will be hosted at Honington.

Source: Su-30MKIs on their way to U.K. for exercise

Philippine Air Force flew media on UH-1s to prove that the Hueys are safe

Philippine Air Force flew media on UH-1s to prove that the Hueys are safe

The Philippine media were allowed to fly on board UH-1 helicopters on Jul. 14 at Camp Aguinaldo by the military in order to prove that the Hueys are safe.

Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin organized the flights after allegations that he had received kickbacks for buying UH-1Ds and that they were unreliable.
“We want to clarify certain issues coming out in the media. So we thought of bringing these seven UH 1H helicopters and two UH 1D to see their capabilities,” Gazmin said.

Source: Philippine Air Force flew media on UH-1s to prove that the Hueys are safe

A new 57 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun for Russia is in the works

A new 57 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun for Russia is in the works

The Burevestnik Central Scientific Research Institute is working on a new 57mm self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery system for the Russian military.

By Sgt. Ryan Ward, U.S. Marine Corps [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Source: A new 57 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun for Russia is in the works

Brimstone missiles fell off RAF Tornado during landing in Cyprus

Brimstone missiles fell off RAF Tornado during landing in Cyprus

Two Brimstone ground attack missiles fell offf a RAF Tornado during landing at Akrotiri, Cyprus on Jul. 15.

Photo: SAC Scott Ferguson/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons

Spokesman Kristian Gray said the jet had a heavy landing which caused the missiles to detach.

Source: Brimstone missiles fell off RAF Tornado during landing in Cyprus

Testing of mod kit that improves Eurofighter’s maneuverability completed

Testing of mod kit that improves Eurofighter’s maneuverability completed

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed flight testing of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter.

Photo: Andreas Zeitler, Airbus Defence and Space

The aircraft manufacturer says the addition of fuselage strakes and leading-edge root extensions to IPA7 resulted in an increased turn rate, tighter turning radius, and improved nose-pointing ability at low speed.
“We saw angle of attack values around 45% greater than on the standard aircraft, and roll rates up to 100% higher, all leading to increased agility. The handling qualities appeared to be markedly improved, providing more manoeuvrability, agility and precision while performing tasks representative of in-service operations. And it is extremely interesting to consider the potential benefits in the air-to-surface configuration thanks to the increased variety and flexibility of stores that can be carried,” said Eurofighter Project Pilot Germany Raffaele Beltrame.

Source: Testing of mod kit that improves Eurofighter’s maneuverability completed