Source: UK Defence Journal The Argentine Government has sent a formal protest after it was announced that military exercises were to be held on the Falkland Islands. Exercises are scheduled to take place on and around the Falkland Islands between October 15th and 29th, the exercises will include the firing of air defence missiles. The… Continue reading ARGENTINA PROTESTS FALKLANDS EXERCISE DESPITE HOLDING OWN MILITARY EXERCISES
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ANTONOV UNVEILS LONG ENDURANCE UNMANNED UAS CONCEPT
Source: Defence Blog Ukrainian aerospace company Antonov unveiled a scale model of the long-endurance unmanned aircraft system at the military exhibition in Kyiv. According to the company’s statement, Antonov developing a new generation of the long-endurance unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The new unmanned aircraft system (UAS) will be used as a… Continue reading ANTONOV UNVEILS LONG ENDURANCE UNMANNED UAS CONCEPT
CHINA REVEALS HONG-20 NEW GENERATION STEALTH STRATEGIC BOMBER PROGRAM
Source: Defense World China has revealed a new-generation stealth bomber program, Hong-20 whose flight trials may take place soon, state-owned Global Times newspaper reported today. The Hong-20 official unveiling could be slated for next month’s Zhuhai Air show though there is no confirmation of it as yet. While details of the aircraft are not known,… Continue reading CHINA REVEALS HONG-20 NEW GENERATION STEALTH STRATEGIC BOMBER PROGRAM
HOW RUSSIA’S SUB-LAUNCHED MISSILES THREATEN NATO’S WARTIME STRATEGY
Source: Defense One By Magnus Nordenman NATO used to worry that Soviet subs would decimate supply convoys and carrier battle groups. Now Russia can simply wreck ports from afar. Three years ago, the Russian submarine Rostov-na-Donu wrapped up its sea trials by firing a few test missiles in the Barents Sea. This is not particularly… Continue reading HOW RUSSIA’S SUB-LAUNCHED MISSILES THREATEN NATO’S WARTIME STRATEGY
NATO FLEXES MUSCLES IN SHOW OF STRENGHT TO RUSSIA
Source: Shephard Media NATO’s largest exercise since the end of the Cold War will see 50,000 troops deploy into the first snows of a Norwegian winter to show Russia that the alliance is ready to repel any attack, officers said Tuesday. Officially, November’s Trident Juncture exercise will simulate an attack from a fictional country, but… Continue reading NATO FLEXES MUSCLES IN SHOW OF STRENGHT TO RUSSIA
MATTIS ORDERS FIGHTER JET READINESS TO JUMP TO 80% IN ONE YEAR
Source: Defense News By: Aaron Mehta Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis has ordered the Air Force and Navy to get mission capable rates for four key tactical aircraft up above 80 percent by the end of next September, a daunting challenge given the current readiness rates of America’s fighter fleets. In a memo issued Sept.… Continue reading MATTIS ORDERS FIGHTER JET READINESS TO JUMP TO 80% IN ONE YEAR
ASSAD GRANTS AMNESTY TO SYRIAN DESERTERS AND DRAFT DODGERS
Source: Ha’aretz The Syrian government has announced an amnesty for men who deserted the army or have avoided military service, giving them several months to report for duty without facing punishment, it said Tuesday. The fear of conscription, and potential punishment for ducking it or for desertion, is frequently cited by aid groups as one… Continue reading ASSAD GRANTS AMNESTY TO SYRIAN DESERTERS AND DRAFT DODGERS
THE USAF’S NEXT JAMMING PLANE WILL BE A GULFSTREAM BIZJET
Source: The Drive By Joseph Trevithick After weathering Congressional backlash and industry protests, the U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract for new jamming aircraft based on the Gulfstream G550 business jet. The decision puts the service on a road to finally replacing the aging, but important EC-130H Compass Call fleet and could prompt an… Continue reading THE USAF’S NEXT JAMMING PLANE WILL BE A GULFSTREAM BIZJET
FIRST LOOK AT NEXT GENERATION FRENCH SSBN
Source: HI Sutton Flag France’s Triomphant Class SSBNs are among the most modern submarines in NATO, but work is already underway on a replacement set to enter service around 2032. Defense news website Navy Recognition got an early look at the replacement design from Naval Group. The third generation of French SSBN (after the Redoutable… Continue reading FIRST LOOK AT NEXT GENERATION FRENCH SSBN
THE US ARMY IS PREPARING TO FIGHT IN EUROPE BUT CAN IT EVEN GET THERE?
Source: Defense News By David B. Larter With Russia’s reemergence as a menace in Europe, the U.S. Army has been laying the foundations to fight once again on the continent it defended through most of the 20th century. But if war were to break out tomorrow, the U.S. military could be hard-pressed to move the… Continue reading THE US ARMY IS PREPARING TO FIGHT IN EUROPE BUT CAN IT EVEN GET THERE?