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RUSSIAN AIR FORCE RECEIVED FOURTH MODERNIZED A-50U AEW AIRCRAFT

Sourced : Russian Aviation BERIEV Aircraft Company supplied the next modernized long-range radar detection aircraft A-50U (№41, “Taganrog”) to the Russian Air Force. After passing all the necessary tests, the aircraft was handed over to the crew of the Russian Air Force and successfully flew from Taganrog to its permanent base. This is the fourth… Continue reading RUSSIAN AIR FORCE RECEIVED FOURTH MODERNIZED A-50U AEW AIRCRAFT

LEONARDO IS TRYING TO SELL AW101 MERLIN HELICOPTER TO THE POLISH NAVY

A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter taking part in an exercise over the south of England. Merlin Mk1 the worlds most potent submarine hunting helicopter. The Merlin Mk1 have been in service with the Fleet Air Arm since the late 1990s and, after thorough testing and evaluation, the helicopters have been on the front line since 2000. Our job is to find and if necessary destroy enemy submarines using our state-of-the-art sonar buoys which we drop into the ocean and Sting Ray torpedoes. Beyond searching for submarines, we carry out traditional maritime helicopter duties: anti-piracy/drug-running patrols, surveillance and reconnaissance, search and rescue, and passenger and load transfers. There are more than 40 Merlins in service with the Fleet Air Arm in training and front-line squadrons. Most of these are in the middle of a £750m upgrade to turn the Merlin Mk1 into the Merlin Mk2 which has more powerful computer systems and is easier for aircrew to operate. This image was an entry to the Peregrine Trophy 2013 Royal Navy Photographic Competition.

Sourced : Aviationist By Jacek Siminski Leonardo is trying hard to pitch the AW101 Merlin helicopter as a perfect offer for the Polish Navy following the cancellation of the former multi-role helicopter tendering procedure (during which Airbus Helicopters Caracal was indicated as the winning bid). This is what the demo that took place at the… Continue reading LEONARDO IS TRYING TO SELL AW101 MERLIN HELICOPTER TO THE POLISH NAVY

THREE RUSSIAN DESIGNED FRIGATE “PROJECT 11356” TO BE MADE IN GOA SHILPYARD

Sourced : Russia & India Report By Alexander Korablinov Goa Shipyard Ltd will collaborate with Russia’s United Ship Building to build guided-missile stealth frigates for the Indian Navy, the Times of India reported on Mar. 7. The Project 11356 frigates are likely to be armed with BrahMos missiles, according to the paper. “The Russian specialists… Continue reading THREE RUSSIAN DESIGNED FRIGATE “PROJECT 11356” TO BE MADE IN GOA SHILPYARD

ROYAL NAVY’S FRIGATE FLEET LIKELY TO FALL BELOW 13 VESSELS

Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset is pictured during counter piracy operations in the Indian Ocean.

Sourced : UK Defence Journal By George Allison Sir John Parker, author of an independent report on the National Shipbuilding Strategy, has indicated that the fleet will fall below 13 frigates unless the Type 31 Frigate build starts soon. Dr Julian Lewis, Chair of the Defence Committee, asked during a session on the National Shipbuilding… Continue reading ROYAL NAVY’S FRIGATE FLEET LIKELY TO FALL BELOW 13 VESSELS

RUSSIA HAS DEPLOYED A TREATY-VIOLATING MISSILE. HERE IS WHAT THE USA SHOULD DO ABOUT IT

Sourced : Defence One By Michael Krepon Russia has begun to deploy a nuclear-capable, ground-launched cruise missile, contrary to its obligations under the pivotal 1987 Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty, the New York Times has reported. The Kremlin has long groused about this treaty, which prohibits its development, flight-testing, production, and deployment of ground-based missiles with… Continue reading RUSSIA HAS DEPLOYED A TREATY-VIOLATING MISSILE. HERE IS WHAT THE USA SHOULD DO ABOUT IT

F-35s DOMINATE WAR GAMES EXERCISE

Sourced : Royal Navy After eight days at ‘war’ the F-35A conventional aircraft achieved a 15:1 kill ratio against the F-16s. The ‘jump jet’ B version of the fifth-generation strike fighter will fly from HMS Queen Elizabeth and her sister Prince of Wales. Lt Col George Watkins, an F-35 pilot and 34th Fighter Squadron commander,… Continue reading F-35s DOMINATE WAR GAMES EXERCISE

TYPE 26 FRIGATE SHORTLISTED FOR AUSTRALIAN FRIGATE ORDER

Sourced : UK DEFENCE JOURNAL By George Allison The Defence Secretary has discussed defence co-operation and the Type 26 Frigate with the Australian Minister for the Defence Industry, Chris Pyne. It is understood that talks on defence ties between the UK and Australia also discussed defence exports and equipment. According to a press release, as… Continue reading TYPE 26 FRIGATE SHORTLISTED FOR AUSTRALIAN FRIGATE ORDER

JAPAN LEADS WAY WITH LI-ON BATTERIES SUBMARINES

130412-N-LS794-166 APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 12, 2013) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine Hakuryu (SS 503) visits Guam for a scheduled port visit. Hakuryu will conduct various training evolutions and liberty while in port. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey Jay Price/Released)

Sourced : Shephard By Gordon Arthur With the arrival of this eleventh Soryu-class submarine the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) will be the world’s first navy to field a conventional submarine powered by Li-ion batteries. VAdm (Retired) Masao Kobayashi, former commander of the JMSDF’s Fleet Submarine Force, explained at UDT Asia in Singapore on 18… Continue reading JAPAN LEADS WAY WITH LI-ON BATTERIES SUBMARINES

RUSSIA TO TAKE PART IN IAF TENDER FOR 400 FIGHTER JETS

Sourced : Russia & India Report By Aniket Chakraborty Russia will take part in a tender for the supply of 400 fighters for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Vladimir Drozhzhov told RIA Novosti on Feb. 15. According to Drozdov, who is in Bangalore for Aero India… Continue reading RUSSIA TO TAKE PART IN IAF TENDER FOR 400 FIGHTER JETS

RUSSIAN DELTA-CLASS SSBN “TULA” (K-114) LEAVES HANGER DURING REFIT

Àòîìíàÿ ïîäâîäíàÿ ëîäêà Ê-114 "Òóëà" ó ïðè÷àëà âîåííî-ìîðñêîé áàçû Ñåâåðíîãî ôëîòà ÐÔ â ãîðîäå Ãàäæèåâî.

Sourced : Naval Today Russian Navy’s Delta-class ballistic missile submarine ‘Tula’ left the hangar of the Zvezdochka shipyard on February 26, marking an important milestone in the refit process. According to the shipyard, the boat will now undergo systems calibration and equipment checks before it enters water for delivery to the Russian Navy in the… Continue reading RUSSIAN DELTA-CLASS SSBN “TULA” (K-114) LEAVES HANGER DURING REFIT