December 2013 Air Force Military Aviation Defence Industry News
 
 

Mi-28N Night Hunter helicopter enters into service with the Russian Defence Ministry

Mi-28N Night Hunter helicopter enters into service with the Russian Defence Ministry
 
The Mi-28N Night Hunter combat helicopter, made by Russian Helicopters a subsidiary of Oboronprom and part of State Corporation Rostec, has officially entered into service with the Russian Defence Ministry under an order signed by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. Before officially entering into service, the Mi-28N Night Hunter helicopter was operated by the Russian Armed Forces for several years.
The Mi-28N Night Hunter combat helicopter, made by Russian Helicopters a subsidiary of Oboronprom and part of State Corporation Rostec, has officially entered into service with the Russian Defence Ministry under an order signed by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. Before officially entering into service, the Mi-28N Night Hunter helicopter was operated by the Russian Armed Forces for several years.
   

Russia expect to Test-Fly its Tupolev designed New Bomber in 2019

Russia expect to Test-Fly its Tupolev designed New Bomber in 2019
 
The Russian Air Force plans to begin test flights of a new strategic bomber in 2019, the commander of the long-range fleet said Monday.
The Russian Air Force plans to begin test flights of a new strategic bomber in 2019, the commander of the long-range fleet said Monday.
   

Poland selects Alenia Aermacchi M-346 advanced jet trainer for its Air Force

Poland selects Alenia Aermacchi M-346 advanced jet trainer for its Air Force
 
The Polish Ministry of Defence has chosen the M-346 trainer aircraft produced by Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, and its ground-based training system to train its Air Force pilots.
The Polish Ministry of Defence has chosen the M-346 trainer aircraft produced by Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, and its ground-based training system to train its Air Force pilots.
   

Russia to Develop 5th-Generation Attack Helicopter by 2017

Russia to Develop 5th-Generation Attack Helicopter by 2017
 
According to Ria Novosti, it could take Russia about three years to complete the development of a fifth-generation attack helicopter and start testing its prototype, a defense industry official said Wednesday.
According to Ria Novosti, it could take Russia about three years to complete the development of a fifth-generation attack helicopter and start testing its prototype, a defense industry official said Wednesday.
   

India to buy 6 more Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport planes for its Air Force

India to buy 6 more Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport planes for its Air Force
 
India has decided to buy six more C-130J Super Hercules Special Operations aircraft from the United States despite the on-going diplomatic row with Washington over the arrest of an Indian woman diplomat by American police in New York last week, said local media Friday.
India has decided to buy six more C-130J Super Hercules Special Operations aircraft from the United States despite the on-going diplomatic row with Washington over the arrest of an Indian woman diplomat by American police in New York last week, said local media Friday.
   

Russia to Begin Assembly of Antonov An-140 Cargo Planes in 2017

Russia to Begin Assembly of Antonov An-140 Cargo Planes in 2017
 
According to Ria Novosti, Russia’s Aviakor aircraft plant on Saturday announced plans to begin assembly of An-140 light cargo planes for the Russian military in 2017.
According to Ria Novosti, Russia’s Aviakor aircraft plant on Saturday announced plans to begin assembly of An-140 light cargo planes for the Russian military in 2017.
   

Iranian Air Force (IRIAF) test fired Qader and Nasr air-based cruise missiles

Iranian Air Force (IRIAF) test fired Qader and Nasr air-based cruise missiles
 
According to official Iranian news agency, Farsnews, The Iranian Air Force started the massive air drills codenamed Fadaeeyan-e Harim-e Vellayat IV over the county's Southern waters in the Persian Gulf on Friday. These exercises permitted to test fired air-based cruise missile.
According to official Iranian news agency, Farsnews, The Iranian Air Force started the massive air drills codenamed Fadaeeyan-e Harim-e Vellayat IV over the county's Southern waters in the Persian Gulf on Friday. These exercises permitted to test fired air-based cruise missile.
   

First Flight for Dutch pilot in a Lockheed Martin F-35 A

First Flight for Dutch pilot in a Lockheed Martin F-35 A
 
The first Netherlands pilot took to the skies here Dec. 18, in the F-35A Lightning II, making the Netherlands the second partner country to operate the fifth-generation multirole fighter. Maj. Laurens J.W. Vijge, the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Integrated Training Center training lead, completed his first flight after 210 hours of classroom training and 13 flights in the simulators.
The first Netherlands pilot took to the skies here Dec. 18, in the F-35A Lightning II, making the Netherlands the second partner country to operate the fifth-generation multirole fighter. Maj. Laurens J.W. Vijge, the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Integrated Training Center training lead, completed his first flight after 210 hours of classroom training and 13 flights in the simulators.
   

Peru buys 24 Russian Helolicopters Mi-171Sh from Russia

Peru buys 24 Russian Helolicopters Mi-171Sh from Russia
 
The Peruvian Ministry of Defense has awarded an order for 24 Mi-171Sh helicopters to Russian defense export company Rosoboronexport. The contract is estimated to be worth US $500 million, according to the information obtained from a source close to the deal by local daily Kommersant.
The Peruvian Ministry of Defense has awarded an order for 24 Mi-171Sh helicopters to Russian defense export company Rosoboronexport. The contract is estimated to be worth US $500 million, according to the information obtained from a source close to the deal by local daily Kommersant.
   

Nigeria unveils first indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle UAV “gulma”

Nigeria unveils first indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle “gulma”
 
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in Kaduna unveiled the country’s first indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (drone), GULMA,designed and constructed by the Nigerian Air Force.
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in Kaduna unveiled the country’s first indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (drone), GULMA,designed and constructed by the Nigerian Air Force.
   

BAE Systems annouces that Eurofighter Typhoon is out of the UAE jet fighter competition

BAE Systems annouces that Eurofighter Typhoon is out of the UAE jet fighter competition
 
BAE Systems annouced today that the Eurofighter Typhoon is out of the selection process for the replacement of 60 jet fighters of the UAE Air Force. Abu Dhabi is still in discussion with other defence firms and notably Dassault Aviation for its Rafale jet fighter. BAE dropped another news when it said "no deal has been found yet with Saudi Arabia on the remaing 48 Typhoon" that the British firm hopes to sell to the Kingdom.
BAE Systems annouced today that the Eurofighter Typhoon is out of the selection process for the replacement of 60 jet fighters of the UAE Air Force. Abu Dhabi is still in discussion with other defence firms and notably Dassault Aviation for its Rafale jet fighter. BAE dropped another news when it said "no deal has been found yet with Saudi Arabia on the remaing 48 Typhoon" that the British firm hopes to sell to the Kingdom.
   

Saab Gripen NG wins Brazil jet fighter F-X2 competition and outbid Dassault Rafale and Boeing F-18

Saab Gripen NG wins Brazil jet fighter F-X2 competition and outbid Dassault Rafale and Boeing F-18
 
The Brazilian ministry of defence annouced today that the F-X2 winner is Saab's Gripen NG. It seems the cheapest solution has been chosen over Boeing F/A-18 and Dassault Rafale (known to have the higher price). 36 jet fighters will be ordered by Brazilian Air Force (FAB).
The Brazilian ministry of defence annouced today that the F-X2 winner is Saab's Gripen NG. It seems the cheapest solution has been chosen over Boeing F/A-18 and Dassault Rafale (known to have the higher price). 36 jet fighters will be ordered by Brazilian Air Force (FAB).
   

Alenia Aermacchi signs contract with the Peruvian Air Force for two C-27J Spartan transport aircraft

Alenia Aermacchi signs contract with the Peruvian Air Force for two C-27J Spartan transport aircraft
 
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica Company, has signed a contract with the Peruvian Ministry of Defense to supply two C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters. The contract has a value of around 100 million euro inclusive of a substantial logistic support package, technical assistance, training for pilots, crew and ground engineers and a set of special equipment that have been chosen by the customer.
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica Company, has signed a contract with the Peruvian Ministry of Defense to supply two C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters. The contract has a value of around 100 million euro inclusive of a substantial logistic support package, technical assistance, training for pilots, crew and ground engineers and a set of special equipment that have been chosen by the customer.
With this contract Peru becomes the 11th customer of the C-27J Spartan.
   

Russian Helicopters Mi-38 with Russian TV7-117V engines makes first flight

Russian Helicopters Mi-38 with Russian TV7-117V engines makes first flight
 
Russian Helicopters and United Engine Corporation (UEC), subsidiaries of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, announce the successful start of testing of the third prototype Mi-38 helicopter fitted with Russian-built TV7-117V engines. The new engines have been specially developed for the new transport and passenger helicopter by Klimov, a UEC company.
Russian Helicopters and United Engine Corporation (UEC), subsidiaries of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, announce the successful start of testing of the third prototype Mi-38 helicopter fitted with Russian-built TV7-117V engines. The new engines have been specially developed for the new transport and passenger helicopter by Klimov, a UEC company.
   

Iraq Expects Russian Helicopters Mi-35 & Mi-28NE attack helicopters Delivery Next Month

Iraq Expects Russian Helicopters Mi-35 & Mi-28NE attack helicopters Delivery Next Month
 
The second consignment of Russian weapons and military equipment, to be delivered to Iraq under the deal signed in 2012, will arrive later than previously announced, a senior Iraqi lawmaker said on Sunday.
The second consignment of Russian weapons and military equipment, to be delivered to Iraq under the deal signed in 2012, will arrive later than previously announced, a senior Iraqi lawmaker said on Sunday.
   

Lockheed Martin Celebrates 100th F-35 Lightning II

Lockheed Martin Celebrates 100th F-35 Lightning II
 
At a ceremony attended by more than 2,000 employees and guests, Lockheed Martin celebrated the production of its 100th F-35 Lightning II. Defense leaders Gen. Robin Rand, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, and Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein, Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB, Ariz., joined the employees who build the F-35 for the celebration.
At a ceremony attended by more than 2,000 employees and guests, Lockheed Martin celebrated the production of its 100th F-35 Lightning II. Defense leaders Gen. Robin Rand, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, and Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein, Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB, Ariz., joined the employees who build the F-35 for the celebration.
   

Textron AirLand Announces Successful First Flight of Scorpion ISR/Strike Aircraft

Textron AirLand Announces Successful First Flight of Scorpion ISR/Strike Aircraft
 
Textron AirLand, LLC, a joint venture between Textron Inc. and AirLand Enterprises, LLC, today announced that the Scorpion Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)/Strike aircraft completed its first flight at 10:30 AM Central Time.
Textron AirLand, LLC, a joint venture between Textron Inc. and AirLand Enterprises, LLC, today announced that the Scorpion Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)/Strike aircraft completed its first flight at 10:30 AM Central Time.
   

Korea Aerospace Industries has signed the contract with Iraq for exporting 24 T-50 jet trainer aircraft

Korea Aerospace Industries has signed the contract with Iraq for exporting 24 T-50 jet trainer aircraft
 
KAI, or Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. has signed the contract with Iraq for exporting its T-50 aircraft, total of over $1.1 billion. KAI will provide 24 T-50 supersonic advanced jet trainer & light attack and training system including pilot training.
KAI, or Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. has signed the contract with Iraq for exporting its T-50 aircraft, total of over $1.1 billion. KAI will provide 24 T-50 supersonic advanced jet trainer & light attack and training system including pilot training.
   

Eurocopter launches the law enforcement version of its EC145 T2 helicopter with German police

Eurocopter launches the law enforcement version of its EC145 T2 helicopter with German police
 
Germany’s Landespolizei Baden Württemberg has ordered six Eurocopter EC145 T2 helicopters, becoming the first law enforcement customer for this evolved version of the popular EC145 twin-engine rotorcraft.
Germany’s Landespolizei Baden Württemberg has ordered six Eurocopter EC145 T2 helicopters, becoming the first law enforcement customer for this evolved version of the popular EC145 twin-engine rotorcraft.
   

RAF Flies Second Wave of Vehicles to French Peacekeepers with a Boeing C-17 Galaxy III

RAF Flies Second Wave of Vehicles to French Peacekeepers with a Boeing C-17 Galaxy III
 
The RAF effort to carry French military equipment to the Central African Republic (CAR) is ramping up as tensions rise in the strife-torn country. As troop-carrying vehicles were loaded into the hold of a C17 transport aircraft this morning at an airbase near Marseilles the French army had suffered its first fatalities at the hands of the impoverished state’s violent militias.
The RAF effort to carry French military equipment to the Central African Republic (CAR) is ramping up as tensions rise in the strife-torn country. As troop-carrying vehicles were loaded into the hold of a C17 transport aircraft this morning at an airbase near Marseilles the French army had suffered its first fatalities at the hands of the impoverished state’s violent militias.
   

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