April 2015 Air Force Military Aviation Defence Industry News
 
 

Bell Helicopter to provide Canadian Coast Guard with seven new Bell 421EPI helicopters

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Bell Helicopter to provide Canadian Coast Guard with seven new Bell 421EPI helicopters
 
Bell Helicopter announced on April 10 a signed contract with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for the supply of seven Bell 412EPI helicopters to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). The aircraft will support the CCG’s maritime security and fisheries activities and will contribute to the safety, accessibility, sustainability and security of Canadian waters.
Bell Helicopter announced on April 10 a signed contract with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for the supply of seven Bell 412EPI helicopters to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). The aircraft will support the CCG’s maritime security and fisheries activities and will contribute to the safety, accessibility, sustainability and security of Canadian waters.
 

Australia orders additional pair of C-17A Globemaster III large airlifters

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Australia orders additional pair of C-17A Globemaster III large airlifters
 
Australia's ability to respond to humanitarian disasters has greatly increased after Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced on Friday the purchase of two additional Boeing strategic lift aircraft. The acquisition of the latest pair of C-17A Globemaster III aircraft brings the number in the Royal Australian Air Force's ( RAAF's) possession to eight.
Australia's ability to respond to humanitarian disasters has greatly increased after Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced on Friday the purchase of two additional Boeing strategic lift aircraft. The acquisition of the latest pair of C-17A Globemaster III aircraft brings the number in the Royal Australian Air Force's ( RAAF's) possession to eight.
 

India and France sign surprise deal for 36 Rafale multirole fighter aircraft

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India and France sign surprise deal for 36 Rafale multirole fighter aircraft
 
After a series of twists and turns almost befitting its size, the multi-billion dollar deal for new fighter jets for the Indian Air Force has hit the last mile with a firm political push by the NDA government to iron out differences and wrap up negotiations with an out-of-the-box solution to end a two-year-old deadlock. In the initial phase, 36 Rafale fighters will be bought off the shelf and negotiations will continue for manufacturing more in India at a later stage.
After a series of twists and turns almost befitting its size, the multi-billion dollar deal for new fighter jets for the Indian Air Force has hit the last mile with an out-of-the-box solution which end a two-year-old deadlock. In the initial phase, 36 Rafale fighters will be bought off the shelf and negotiations will continue for manufacturing more in India at a later stage.
 

US Air Force's KC-135 Stratotanker starts aerial refueling of Saudi-led coalition aircraft

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US Air Force's KC-135 Stratotanker starts refueling Saudi-led coalition aircraft
 
The United States has started daily aerial refueling for warplanes in the Saudi-led coalition carrying out air strikes against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The first refueling flight took place on Tuesday night with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker providing fuel for a F-15 fighter jet operated by Saudi Arabia and an F-16 flown by the United Arab Emirates, spokesman Colonel Steven Warren told reporters.
The United States has started daily aerial refueling for warplanes in the Saudi-led coalition carrying out air strikes against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The first refueling flight took place on Tuesday night with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker providing fuel for a F-15 fighter jet operated by Saudi Arabia and an F-16 flown by the United Arab Emirates, spokesman Colonel Steven Warren told reporters.
 

US State Department approves sale of AGM-114 Hellfire missiles to Egypt

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US State Department approves sale of AGM-114 Hellfire missiles to Egypt
 
The US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt for 356 AGM-114K/R3 Hellfire II Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $57 million. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation in Orlando, Florida.
The US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt for 356 AGM-114K/R3 Hellfire II Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $57 million. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation in Orlando, Florida.
 

Japan plans first flight test of indigenous F-3 stealth fighter prototype for this summer

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Japan plans first flight test of indigenous F-3 stealth fighter prototype for this summer
 
The highly anticipated F-3, Japan's first domestically-made stealth jet, is aiming to conduct test flights this summer, reports the PLA Daily, a China-based media outlet for the People's Liberation Army. F-3 will be a breakthrough for Japan in terms of stealth capabilities and high-powered engine tech, the report said.
The highly anticipated F-3, Japan's first domestically-made stealth jet, is aiming to conduct test flights this summer, reports the PLA Daily, a China-based media outlet for the People's Liberation Army. F-3 will be a breakthrough for Japan in terms of stealth capabilities and high-powered engine tech, the report said.
 

Dynamic Aviation Group to provide US Army with six new DHC 8-315 ISR aircraft

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Dynamic Aviation Group to provide US Army with six new DHC 8-315 ISR aircraft
 
Dynamic Aviation Group, Bridgewater, Virginia, was awarded a $39,218,969 firm-fixed-price contract to purchase of six DHC 8-315 aircraft from de Havilland Canada in the Saturn Arch and Desert Owl configuration. This new batch of ISR aircraft will be used by the US Army. Work will be performed in Bridgewater, Virginia, with an estimated completion date of July 17, 2015.
Dynamic Aviation Group, Bridgewater, Virginia, was awarded a $39,218,969 firm-fixed-price contract to purchase of six DHC 8-315 aircraft from de Havilland Canada in the Saturn Arch and Desert Owl configuration. This new batch of ISR aircraft will be used by the US Army. Work will be performed in Bridgewater, Virginia, with an estimated completion date of July 17, 2015.
 

Rockwell Collins wins major contracts to support US Army, USAF and foreign countries aircraft fleets

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Rockwell Collins wins major contracts to support US Army, USAF and foreign countries aircraft fleets
 
The US Department of Defense announced today, April 7, it has awarded three major contracts to US-based company Rockwell Collins for the sustainement of several fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft fleets of US Army, US Air Force and foreign countries.
The US Department of Defense announced today, April 7, it has awarded three major contracts to US-based company Rockwell Collins for the sustainement of several fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft fleets of US Army, US Air Force and foreign countries.
 

Pakistan reportedly completed test mission on China's Z-10 attack helicopter

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Pakistan's first Z-10 attack helicopter reportedly completed first test mission
 
The first Z-10 attack helicopter provided by China to Pakistan has completed its test mission over Rawalpindi, according to unconfirmed reports. The development was posted by micro bloggers in the New York based Chinese language website, Douwei News, said today April 7 Indian website The Times of India.
The first Z-10 attack helicopter provided by China to Pakistan has completed its test mission over Rawalpindi, according to unconfirmed reports. The development was posted by micro bloggers in the New York based Chinese language website, Douwei News, said today April 7 Indian website The Times of India.
 

Russian Air Force to take delivery of 16 Su-34 Fullback strike fighters in 2015

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Russian Air Force to take delivery of 16 Su-34 Fullback strike fighters in 2015
 
Novosibirsk Aviation Plant, part of Russia-based Sukhoi Company, is successfully implementing a program for delivering Su-34 bombers to Russian air forces, Director of Military Aviation Programs Directorate of UAC, Vladimir Mikhailov (ex-Commander-in-Chief of he Russian air forces) told Interfax-AVN yesterday, April 6.
Novosibirsk Aviation Plant, part of Russia-based Sukhoi Company, is successfully implementing a program for delivering Su-34 bombers to Russian air forces, Director of Military Aviation Programs Directorate of UAC, Vladimir Mikhailov (ex-Commander-in-Chief of he Russian air forces) told Interfax-AVN yesterday, April 6.
 

US approves sale of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles to Pakistan

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US approves sale of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles to Pakistan
 
The United States State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for 15 AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters and 1000 AGM-114R Hellfire II Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $952 million, the DSCA announced yesterday, April 6.
The United States State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for 15 AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters and 1000 AGM-114R Hellfire II Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $952 million, the DSCA announced yesterday, April 6.
 

Selex ES and CAS deliver iCASS simulator to UK Ministry of Defense

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Selex ES and CAS deliver iCASS simulator to UK Ministry of Defense
 
Selex ES and its partner Close Air Solutions have announced on March 30 the acceptance of the iCASS system by the Joint Forward Air Control Training and Standardisation Unit (JFACTSU) of the UK Ministry of Defence. The contract to supply the system was awarded in November 2014.
Selex ES and its partner Close Air Solutions have announced on March 30 the acceptance of the iCASS system by the Joint Forward Air Control Training and Standardisation Unit (JFACTSU) of the UK Ministry of Defence. The contract to supply the system was awarded in November 2014.
 

Angola to receive first batch of Su-30K fighter aircraft by 2015-end

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Angola to receive first batch of Su-30K fighter aircraft by 2015-end
 
The Angolan Air Force is to receive the first of 12 upgraded Su-30K fighter jets from Russia this year, with deliveries set to conclude in late 2016 or early 2017, reported defenceWeb yesterday. According to IHS Janes, a batch of fighters would be upgraded this year. They are being worked on at the 558th Aviation Repair Plant at Baranovichi in Belarus.
The Angolan Air Force is to receive the first of 12 upgraded Su-30K fighter jets from Russia this year, with deliveries set to conclude in late 2016 or early 2017, reported defenceWeb yesterday. According to IHS Janes, a batch of fighters would be upgraded this year. They are being worked on at the 558th Aviation Repair Plant at Baranovichi in Belarus.
 

China's H-6 strategic bombers conduct first aerial exercises in West Pacific

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China's H-6K strategic bombers conduct first aerial exercises in West Pacific
 
The Air Force of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLAAF) for the first time organized its aviation troops to go to the airspace above the West Pacific Ocean to carry out military training, Shen Jinke, spokesman of the PLA Air Force, said in south China’s Guangzhou province on March 30, 2015.
The Air Force of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLAAF) for the first time organized its aviation troops to go to the airspace above the West Pacific Ocean to carry out military training, Shen Jinke, spokesman of the PLA Air Force, said in south China’s Guangzhou province on March 30, 2015.
 

US Army's CH-47F Chinook helicopters now fitted with Rockwell Collins' new RNP-RNAV upgrade

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US Army's CH-47F Chinook helicopters now fitted with Rockwell Collins' new RNP-RNAV upgrade
 
The U.S. Army continues to bring additional levels of safety to CH-47F operators with a new Required Navigation Performance-Area Navigation (RNP-RNAV) upgrade from Rockwell Collins. The upgrade for CH-47F Chinooks equipped with Rockwell Collins’ Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) was most recently fielded with the Minnesota/Iowa National Guard, as well as the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii.
The U.S. Army continues to bring additional levels of safety to CH-47F operators with a new Required Navigation Performance-Area Navigation (RNP-RNAV) upgrade from Rockwell Collins. The upgrade for CH-47F Chinooks equipped with Rockwell Collins’ Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) was most recently fielded with the Minnesota/Iowa National Guard, as well as the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii.
 

US State Department approves delivery of 400 AGM-114R1 Hellfire II missiles to South Korea

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US State Department approves delivery of 400 AGM-114R1 Hellfire II missiles to South Korea
 
The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for a total of 400 AGM-114R1 Hellfire Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $81 million. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation in Orlando, Florida.
The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for a total of 400 AGM-114R1 Hellfire Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $81 million. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation in Orlando, Florida.
 

Taiwan's National Airborne Service Corps signs deal with Airbus Helicopters for fleet support

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Taiwan's National Airborne Service Corps signs deal with Airbus Helicopters for fleet support
 
The fleet of 10 AS365 Dauphin rotorcraft operated by Taiwan’s National Airborne Services Corps (NASC) will be covered by Airbus Helicopters’ HCare Infinite Fleet Availability services under a five-year agreement valued at 54.5million Euros, announced today, April 2nd, the rotorcraft manufacturer.
The fleet of 10 AS365 Dauphin rotorcraft operated by Taiwan’s National Airborne Service Corps (NASC) will be covered by Airbus Helicopters’ HCare Infinite Fleet Availability services under a five-year agreement valued at 54.5million Euros, announced the rotorcraft manufacturer today, April 2nd.
 

Russia's strategic aviation kicks off massive aerial drills

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Russia's strategic aviation kicks off massive aerial drills
 
A headquarters exercise has begun on a major base of Russia’s strategic aviation in the city of Engels, Saratov region in the Middle Volga area, Colonel Igor Klimov, the chief public relations officer of the Russian Air Force told reporters on Wednesday, April 1st. The exercise involves more than twenty aircraft, including Tu-160 and Tu-95MS strategic bombers.
A headquarters exercise has begun on a major base of Russia’s strategic aviation in the city of Engels, Saratov region in the Middle Volga area, Colonel Igor Klimov, the chief public relations officer of the Russian Air Force told reporters on Wednesday, April 1st. The exercise involves more than twenty aircraft, including Tu-160 and Tu-95MS strategic bombers.
 

South Korea to set up inter-agency task force for country's indigenous fighter project

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South Korea to set up inter-agency task force for country's indigenous fighter project
 
South Korea plans to form an inter-agency team to handle the country's largest-ever acquisition project aimed at developing an indigenous fighter jet, officials here said Wednesday, which is already facing daunting challenges on the budget and technology transfer fronts, unveiled today Korean newspaper Yonhap.
South Korea plans to form an inter-agency team to handle the country's largest-ever acquisition project aimed at developing an indigenous fighter jet, officials here said Wednesday, which is already facing daunting challenges on the budget and technology transfer fronts, unveiled today Korean newspaper Yonhap.
 

South Korea's future AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to be fitted with Stinger missile system

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South Korea's future AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to be fitted with Stinger missile system
 
Raytheon Company signed a $35 million contract to deliver Stinger® missiles and air-to-air launchers to the Republic of Korea Army in support of their recent procurement of AH-64E Apache helicopters. Under the previously announced foreign military sale, Raytheon will begin deliveries of the Stinger weapon systems in 2017.
Raytheon Company signed a $35 million contract to deliver Stinger® missiles and air-to-air launchers to the Republic of Korea Army in support of their recent procurement of AH-64E Apache helicopters. Under the previously announced foreign military sale, Raytheon will begin deliveries of the Stinger weapon systems in 2017.
 

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