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

Poland to launch tender for Vympel R-27 missiles

Poland’s Armament Inspectorate is to launch a tender to procure 40 Vympel R-27 (NATO: AA-10) semi-active radar-guided missiles.

By Fedor Leukhin (AT1A7641) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

The only fighter in the Polish Air Force capable of employing this weapon is the MiG-29.

Source: Poland to launch tender for Vympel R-27 missiles

Selex ES delivered three RAT 31 DL radars to Poland

Selex ES officially handed over three RAT 31 DL Fixed Air Defence Radar (FADR) systems to Poland on Oct. 7.

Photo: Selex ES

The new radars are installed at three strategic locations, two in the North Eastern and one in the South Eastern region of the country.

Source: Selex ES delivered three RAT 31 DL radars to Poland

Jane’s: Patriots deployed in Yemen

Jane’s analysis of satellite photos suggest that the Arab coalition fighting in Yemen has deployed two Patriot batteries to the Safir airstrip in Yemen’s Marib province.

The area is said to have been hit by a ballistic missile attack on Sept. 4.

Source: Jane’s: Patriots deployed in Yemen