Sourced : Popular Mechanics By Kyle Mizokami Japan, once a world leader in aircraft carriers, is preparing to wade back into the world of fixed wing aviation. The Pacific country, which swore off flat-tops in the aftermath of World War II, is preparing to reverse decades of government policy and add fighter planes to so-called… Continue reading JAPAN CONSIDERS CONVERTING HELICOPTER DESTROYERS TO AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
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FRENCH GOVERNMENT PROMISES BELGIUM €20 BILLION FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAFALE AIRCRAFT
Sourced : The Brussels Times France is offering around €20 billion in compensation if Belgium buys the Rafale aircraft from the French constructor Dassault Aviation SA (“Dassault”). This is reported by De Tijd on Wednesday, based upon Dassault documents, which the daily publication has consulted. France has already promised a “strategic and economic” partnership if… Continue reading FRENCH GOVERNMENT PROMISES BELGIUM €20 BILLION FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAFALE AIRCRAFT
SOUTH KOREA COULD SOON OPERATE F-35B STEALTH FIGHTER JETS FROM ITS NEW AMPHIBIOUS WARSHIP
Sourced : IBT Times By India Ashok South Korea’s military is reportedly considering to operate F-35B stealth fighter jets from its new amphibious warship, which is slated to be deployed in 2020. Seoul is reportedly looking into whether the new assault ship, which is a 14,000-tonne Dokdo-class vessel, will be able to carry the short-takeoff… Continue reading SOUTH KOREA COULD SOON OPERATE F-35B STEALTH FIGHTER JETS FROM ITS NEW AMPHIBIOUS WARSHIP
ISRAEL IS TREATING AMERICA’S THROWAWAY F-15D AS NEW FOUND TREASURE
Sourced : The Drive By Tyler Rogoway The Israel Air Force is working hard to regenerate and drastically upgrade nine ex-U.S. Air National Guard F-15Ds that previously served with the 173rd Fight Wing in Klamath Falls, Oregon. As we reported in September of 2016, these aircraft were donated as part of a still active, multi-billion… Continue reading ISRAEL IS TREATING AMERICA’S THROWAWAY F-15D AS NEW FOUND TREASURE
CHINA FINALISING DESIGN FOR SECOND HOMEMADE AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Sourced : Asia Times Sources within the People’s Liberation Army have revealed that the design for China’s second homemade carrier is “nearing its end,” pending Beijing’s approval, and construction is expected to commence within a year. Speculation has been rife that the PLA is now capable of placing miniaturised nuclear reactors to generate impetus for… Continue reading CHINA FINALISING DESIGN FOR SECOND HOMEMADE AIRCRAFT CARRIER
NORTH KOREA BEGINS TESTS TO LOAD ANTHRAX ONTO ICBM’S REPORT SAYS
Sourced : Bloomberg By Andy Sharp North Korea has begun tests to load anthrax onto intercontinental ballistic missiles, Japan’s Asahi newspaper reported Tuesday, citing an unidentified person connected to South Korea’s intelligence services. The report said the testing involves ensuring the anthrax survives the immense temperatures generated during re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. North Korea… Continue reading NORTH KOREA BEGINS TESTS TO LOAD ANTHRAX ONTO ICBM’S REPORT SAYS
COULD NORTH KOREA SINK USN NEW ZUMWALT-CLASS DESTROYERS
Sourced : The National Interest By Robert Farley The USS Michael Monsoor, second of the Zumwalt-class destroyers, recently embarked on trials and will be delivered to the U.S. Navy in the next year. While neither the Monsoor nor its older sister Zumwalt are likely to be ready to contribute to a war on the Korean… Continue reading COULD NORTH KOREA SINK USN NEW ZUMWALT-CLASS DESTROYERS
USAF IS EXPERIMENTING AND PLANNING FOR THE 6TH GENERATION FIGHTER
Sourced : Next Big Future By Brian Wang The US Air Force has begun experimenting and conceptual planning for a 6th generation fighter aircraft to emerge in coming years as a technological step beyond the F-35. The Navy vision for a future carrier air wing in 2040 and beyond is comprised of the carrier-launched variant… Continue reading USAF IS EXPERIMENTING AND PLANNING FOR THE 6TH GENERATION FIGHTER
USS MICHAEL MONSOOR SUFFERS A BREAKDOWN
Sourced : Popular Mechanics By Kyle Mizokami The USS Michael Monsoor, the second and latest Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer, suffered an equipment failure that prevented the ship from conducting sea trials. The ship returned to the shipyard for a fix. The repairs are not expected to delay handover of the ship to the U.S. Navy in… Continue reading USS MICHAEL MONSOOR SUFFERS A BREAKDOWN
TURKEY STARTS ITS OWN SPACE LAUNCH PROGRAM
Sourced : Eurasia News The Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications is preparing for the development of a space launch system called „BURAK“. The project, due to start in 2018, will end Turkey’s dependence on external satellite launches. The project aims to develop satellite launch systems and technologies in Turkey in the future. The… Continue reading TURKEY STARTS ITS OWN SPACE LAUNCH PROGRAM