Stratfor’s analysis of an expanded Russian air campaign into Iraq
An analysis by Stratfor concluded that if Russia decides to expand its air campaign into Iraq, it will costs Moscow more time and money. It also risks antagonizing the United States.
Source: Stratfor’s analysis of an expanded Russian air campaign into Iraq
Boeing expects to sell 150 CH-47Fs through 2022
Boeing’s vice president for cargo helicopters told Reuters that his company is confident to sell 150 CH-47F helicopters to foreign countries from now till 2022.
By Mark Marcus (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/591778) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Boeing expects to sell 150 CH-47Fs through 2022
Russia summoned U.K. defense attache after claims that RAF cleared to down Russian jets
Russia’s defense ministry has summoned the British defense attache after news reports in U.K. said RAF Tornado fighters were given green light to shoot down Russian fighters in the Middle East
The Foreign Office has refuted the reports from Daily Star and the Sunday Times.
Source: Russia summoned U.K. defense attache after claims that RAF cleared to down Russian jets
Deliveries of THAAD interceptors halted after chip failed acceptance tests
Lockheed Martin was force to halt production of THAAD missile interceptors for seven months after a component inside the weapon failed acceptance tests.
“THAAD Launcher“. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
The part was revealed to be the Static Random Access Memory, according to a report released by the THAAD program manager last week.
So far, Lockheed Martin has only managed to delivered 3 out of 44 interceptors on contract.
Source: Deliveries of THAAD interceptors halted after chip failed acceptance tests
EASA issues bulletin to airlines after Russia fired cruise missiles into Syria
The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a safety bulletin on Oct. 9, warning airline companies of the potential danger of flying over Iran, Iraq and the Caspian Sea after Russia fired cruise missiles into Syria.
The regulator however stop short of telling airlines to avoid flying over the region.
Source: EASA issues bulletin to airlines after Russia fired cruise missiles into Syria
India to test Nirbhay on Oct. 8
India will conduct the third test of its Nirbhay cruise missile on Oct. 8 from from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha.
Source: India to test Nirbhay on Oct. 8
USAF C-17s airdrops small arms ammunition to Syrian rebels
C-17s from the U.S. Air Force have conducted an airdrop operation in northern Syria on Oct. 11 to deliver small arms ammunition and other supplies to rebels there.
By James L. Harper Jr. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. military refused to identify which group received the supplies or the type of equipment in the airdrop.
Source: USAF C-17s airdrops small arms ammunition to Syrian rebels
Northrop Grumman to add ground capabilities to AN/TPS-80
The U.S. Marine Corps has given Northrop Grumman a $58,706,242 million contract to develop and test the Ground Weapon Locating Radar (GWLR) mode for the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR).
Source: Northrop Grumman to add ground capabilities to AN/TPS-80
Kuwait has signed initial agreement with Italy for the purchase of Eurofighters
Kuwait’s Deputy Foreign Minister Al-Jarallah said his country has signed an initial agreement for the purchase of Eurofighters. He said he’s “looking forward for the final signature soon.”
Photo: Ahmad Surour – KUNA
Source: Kuwait has signed initial agreement with Italy for the purchase of Eurofighters
First flight of T-50IQ for Iraqi Air Force
The first T-50IQ for Iraq flew for the first time on Jul. 13, 2015. Tail number is 5001.
Photo: KAI
Source: First flight of T-50IQ for Iraqi Air Force