International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
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B-21 Raider unveiled.
Live stream from Northrop Grumman
https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we ... 21-raider/
Live stream from Northrop Grumman
https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we ... 21-raider/
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Rafale, SCAF: the embryonic temptations of Saudi Arabia
https://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-fi ... 42032.html
05 Dec 2022
https://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-fi ... 42032.html
05 Dec 2022
According to several concordant sources, Saudi Arabia is interested in the Rafale. At least a hundred devices, or even 200, are mentioned. But signing a contract is still very hypothetical. The Saudis are also interested in the SCAF program, the future European combat aircraft.
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Senator Menendez Vows to Veto F-16 Sale to Turkey
https://greekreporter.com/2022/12/08/se ... 16-turkey/
08 Dec 2022
https://greekreporter.com/2022/12/08/se ... 16-turkey/
08 Dec 2022
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Getting rather crowded already.
The following three are teaming.
Japan, Britain and Italy plan sixth-generation fighter jet to rival world’s most-advanced warplanes
The following three are teaming.
Japan, Britain and Italy plan sixth-generation fighter jet to rival world’s most-advanced warplanes
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Not a day passes in France without some report in the press citing sources in France or Germany saying "all differences regarding SCAF program have been resolved and the program will go ahead full steam" only to have Dassault respond "meauh... nothing is really resolved, so nothing is moving".
Germany is a US stooge, they will keep hopping in and out of SCAF program only to delay and scuttle it. French leadership knows this, but is too weak to break out of "Frech-German couple at the heart of Europe" delusion and keeps bumbling along aimlessly.
Germany is a US stooge, they will keep hopping in and out of SCAF program only to delay and scuttle it. French leadership knows this, but is too weak to break out of "Frech-German couple at the heart of Europe" delusion and keeps bumbling along aimlessly.
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Biden Administration Faces Resistance to Plan to Sell F-16s to Turkey
https://mirrorspectator.com/2023/01/19/ ... to-turkey/
19 Jan 2023
Senator Bob Menendez vows to continue blocking transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey
https://news.am/eng/news/739524.html
14 Jan 2023
Turkish Aerospace has produced over 200 F-16s in Turkey itself. Let that number sink in for a second and then re-read the above. Never ever believe that screwdrivergiri of any phoren combat aircraft is a magic pill for reviving one's aerospace industry.
The bolded part in the tweet below is hilarious. Hypocrisy, thy name is United States.
https://twitter.com/RepSarbanes/status/ ... XPh8Q9Wwug ---> I oppose the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. We should not reward, accommodate or seek to cajole the Erdogan regime, given its ongoing demonstration of contempt for international standards, human rights and the sovereignty of nations.
Tweet above is from Congressman John Sarbanes, Representative of Maryland's Third Congressional District.
https://mirrorspectator.com/2023/01/19/ ... to-turkey/
19 Jan 2023
Senator Bob Menendez vows to continue blocking transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey
https://news.am/eng/news/739524.html
14 Jan 2023
Turkish Aerospace has produced over 200 F-16s in Turkey itself. Let that number sink in for a second and then re-read the above. Never ever believe that screwdrivergiri of any phoren combat aircraft is a magic pill for reviving one's aerospace industry.
The bolded part in the tweet below is hilarious. Hypocrisy, thy name is United States.
https://twitter.com/RepSarbanes/status/ ... XPh8Q9Wwug ---> I oppose the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. We should not reward, accommodate or seek to cajole the Erdogan regime, given its ongoing demonstration of contempt for international standards, human rights and the sovereignty of nations.
Tweet above is from Congressman John Sarbanes, Representative of Maryland's Third Congressional District.
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https://twitter.com/xaviervav/status/16 ... ERJx2lWwGA ---> French president Emmanuel Macron requests a € 400 billion budget for the 2024-2030 military planning law. (Compares to € 295 billion for the current 2019-2025 period).
https://twitter.com/xaviervav/status/16 ... ERJx2lWwGA ---> In a nutshell:
- Strengthen and modernize deterrence
- Massive increase in intelligence
- Better surveillance capabilities with drones in particular
- Double the capacity to deal with cyber attacks
- Double the operational reserve
- Pivot to high intensity
https://twitter.com/xaviervav/status/16 ... ERJx2lWwGA --->
- Transition to 100% Rafale fighters
- Reinforcement of the power and protection of the frigates
- PANG next generation aircraft carrier confirmed
- Reinforcement of air defense capabilities in all layers
- Reinforcement of ASW capabilities
https://twitter.com/xaviervav/status/16 ... ERJx2lWwGA ---> This is "neither luxury nor comfort, there is only the necessary," Macron just said. From the defense industry, the president requires efficiency, shorter production cycles and better controlled costs.
https://twitter.com/xaviervav/status/16 ... ERJx2lWwGA ---> Total budget could be ~ € 413 billion actually, via the sale of some real estate and radio frequencies owned by the French military. Anyways, the plan will be sent to the French parliament in March for debates, followed by a vote in the Summer.
https://twitter.com/xaviervav/status/16 ... ERJx2lWwGA ---> In a nutshell:
- Strengthen and modernize deterrence
- Massive increase in intelligence
- Better surveillance capabilities with drones in particular
- Double the capacity to deal with cyber attacks
- Double the operational reserve
- Pivot to high intensity
https://twitter.com/xaviervav/status/16 ... ERJx2lWwGA --->
- Transition to 100% Rafale fighters
- Reinforcement of the power and protection of the frigates
- PANG next generation aircraft carrier confirmed
- Reinforcement of air defense capabilities in all layers
- Reinforcement of ASW capabilities
https://twitter.com/xaviervav/status/16 ... ERJx2lWwGA ---> This is "neither luxury nor comfort, there is only the necessary," Macron just said. From the defense industry, the president requires efficiency, shorter production cycles and better controlled costs.
https://twitter.com/xaviervav/status/16 ... ERJx2lWwGA ---> Total budget could be ~ € 413 billion actually, via the sale of some real estate and radio frequencies owned by the French military. Anyways, the plan will be sent to the French parliament in March for debates, followed by a vote in the Summer.
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Jordan inks deal for 12 Block 70 F-16s from Lockheed Martin
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/01/jor ... ed-martin/
20 Jan 2023
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/01/jor ... ed-martin/
20 Jan 2023
The US State Department approved the deal in February, saying the planes and associated equipment would cost some $4.21 billion.
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https://twitter.com/aristoklis74/status ... pItwKGt7Gw ---> Modernized French M-2000D RMVs got Link-16, external gun (borrowed from F-1), Mica IR, new generation radios, Scalp, GBU-48/GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II, GBU-49, ASTAC, HMD Scorpion (!) and ROVER video system for CAS missions! When you fight you use everything at 100%
https://twitter.com/RafaleFan/status/16 ... pItwKGt7Gw ---> Backseat Mirage 2000D "RMV" (MLU):
https://twitter.com/RafaleFan/status/16 ... pItwKGt7Gw ---> Backseat Mirage 2000D "RMV" (MLU):
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Israel said to send formal request to US for 25 advanced F-15-EX fighter jets
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-sa ... hter-jets/
21 January 2023
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-sa ... hter-jets/
21 January 2023
Report says IAF would need the powerful warplanes to carry munitions in a potential strike on Iran’s heavily defended nuclear sites; not likely to receive jets before 2028.
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Japan shuns U.S. to sign next-gen fighter plan with U.K., Italy
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Intern ... U.K.-Italy
09 Dec 2022
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Intern ... U.K.-Italy
09 Dec 2022
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Total rip-off!Rakesh wrote:Jordan inks deal for 12 Block 70 F-16s from Lockheed Martin
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/01/jor ... ed-martin/
20 Jan 2023
The US State Department approved the deal in February, saying the planes and associated equipment would cost some $4.21 billion.
Colombia was offered 16 Rafales for USD 3.15 billion in comparison.
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Israel issues formal request for 25 F-15EX based F-15IA fighters from Boeing. Obviously a part of the FMS funding that Israel gets.
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The Israeli Ministry of Defense submitted a formal request for the purchase of 25 Boeing F-15EX Eagle II heavy fighters, which in the Israeli Air Force would receive the designation F-15IA.
According to the Israel Defense site, the Israeli government sent a letter of request (LOR) to the US government for the possible purchase of 25 F-15IA fighter jets. The LORs are the first step for the purchase of weapons through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process, from which the detailed negotiation on quantities, prices and conditions derives.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) not only plans to strengthen with a new squadron of F-15IA fighters (per Israel Advance), but also wants to modernize its current 25 F-15I Ra'am to the same level, which would receive the designation F -15I+.
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The price is indeed astronomical. That works out to US $350+ million per plane. The same article states that Bahrain bought 18 F-16 Block 70s for $1.12 billion and that is surprising, because that works out to only US $70 million per plane.Kartik wrote:Total rip-off!Rakesh wrote:Jordan inks deal for 12 Block 70 F-16s from Lockheed Martin
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/01/jor ... ed-martin/
20 Jan 2023
Colombia was offered 16 Rafales for USD 3.15 billion in comparison.
I visited http://www.dcsa.mil to find out the price discrepancy between the two deals. I came across a number of links for Bahrain in upgrading their existing F-16 fleet to the Block 70 standard and acquiring new build F-16s ---> https://www.dsca.mil/search/node?keys=Bahrain+F-16. The last link in the DCSA website lists the sale of new build F-16s but has a higher estimated cost, than the final sale amount that the Breaking Defense article states. But that cost is verified from Lockheed Martin's own website which lists the sale amount ---> https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2018-06 ... or-Bahrain
The DCSA website also lists the sale of the Jordanian deal (https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major- ... 0-aircraft). The link indicates that the Jordanians are purchasing way more weapons and support kit when compared to their Bahrain counterparts. But still the price is astronomical - $70 million per plane and then where is $350+ million for the exact same plane. I don't know whether this is post-COVID inflation prices
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Americans might be thinking everyone has a printing press like they do.
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These kinds of deals are often difficult to compare - one can't just divide deal size by the number of airframes and get the "cost of each aircraft." Deals may include customization, training, simulators, ground support infrastructure, base facilities, spares, support, weapons, spare engines, options for future developments, etc. etc.
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The DGA pronounces the qualification of the AASM 1000 ammunition for the Rafale combat aircraft
https://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/actuali ... bat-rafale
26 Jan 2023
https://twitter.com/DGA/status/16186187 ... RA9IKDyGMQ ---> The DGA announced the qualification of the precision ammunition AASM 1000 for the Rafale. This new version of the AASM is one of the new capabilities of the Rafale F4 standard. It will be used by @Armee_de_lair and by @Marinenationale.
https://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/actuali ... bat-rafale
26 Jan 2023
https://twitter.com/DGA/status/16186187 ... RA9IKDyGMQ ---> The DGA announced the qualification of the precision ammunition AASM 1000 for the Rafale. This new version of the AASM is one of the new capabilities of the Rafale F4 standard. It will be used by @Armee_de_lair and by @Marinenationale.
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“All Rafale by 2030”: France to bid adieu to the Mirage 2000?
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/all- ... irage-2000
30 Jan 2023
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/all- ... irage-2000
30 Jan 2023
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https://twitter.com/LMEuropeNews/status ... RA9IKDyGMQ ---> With Greece – for Greece! With Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) and the Hellenic Air Force we have marked the inauguration of several new industrial projects for Greece and celebrated delivery of the fifth Greek F-16 upgraded to ‘Viper’ configuration.
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Turkey’s Hürjet Trainer Powers up for First Flight
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Turkey's newest fast jet, the Turkish Aerospace Hürjet advanced trainer, has begun ground testing ahead of a first flight planned for March 18, the 107th anniversary of the battle of Çanakkale (Gallipoli)....
The aircraft was rolled out in front of guests on January 31 and then completed its first engine run-up test. The president of Defense Industries, İsmail Demir, tweeted that, “Under the strong leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as the Turkish defense industry, our work continues at full speed in the 100th anniversary of our republic. Hürjet started its engine. Now it’s time to fly.”
The event followed the reveal of an aircraft, possibly the static test airframe, on December 23, but this had no engine, no tailplanes, and was without control surfaces. It was, however, the first time that the Hürjet had been seen with its landing gear attached. The P1 prototype is powered by a General Electric F404-GE-102 turbofan engine and is equipped with a large-area cockpit display.
Turkish Aerospace launched the Hürjet project in 2017, after participating in the so-called Freedom Trainer program with Sierra Nevada. The trainer was based loosely on the U.S. Air Force's TFX specification that led to the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk, and inevitably followed a similar design approach to that of the F-16, which has been built in large numbers by Turkish Aerospace.
The conceptual design was successfully completed in April 2018, with the preliminary design review following in July 2019, and the critical design review in February 2021. Assembly of the first prototype began in September 2021. There will be two flying prototypes, plus a static test airframe and one fatigue test specimen. Prototype P1 is due to make its first flight, and will be in the “minimum configuration”, with no mission or weapons system, and with avionics and cockpit from the Hürkus-B turboprop trainer. Prototype P2 is due to fly in December 2023 and will have a mission system and weapons system installed.
These first two aircraft are to be followed by four Block 0 pre-production aircraft in the advanced jet trainer (AJT) configuration. The first of them, TP1, is expected to fly in December 2024, with the remaining three following in 2025. There will be 12 Block 1 serial production aircraft (again in AJT configuration). The first six of them (HJA 1-6) are due to fly in 2028, with the remainder (HJA 7-12) following in 2029. Full-rate production is planned to begin in 2027.
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https://twitter.com/inbarspace/status/1 ... 9A0doMQKPQ ---> For the first time, Iran unveiled an underground air base.
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VIDEO ---> https://twitter.com/Aryan_warlord/statu ... 83q_tasjKwRakesh wrote: https://twitter.com/inbarspace/status/1 ... 9A0doMQKPQ ---> For the first time, Iran unveiled an underground air base.
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From the official Twitter account of the French Air & Space Force.
https://twitter.com/Armee_de_lair/statu ... 34338?s=20 ---> The first Rafale to the F4.1 standard was delivered Thursday, March 02, to the Military Air Expertise Center, on BA 118 in Mont-de-Marsan. A real technological leap, which will accompany pilots in the high-intensity conflicts of tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/Armee_de_lair/statu ... 34338?s=20 ---> The first Rafale to the F4.1 standard was delivered Thursday, March 02, to the Military Air Expertise Center, on BA 118 in Mont-de-Marsan. A real technological leap, which will accompany pilots in the high-intensity conflicts of tomorrow.
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Japan H3 rocket fails, destruct command issued
AFP Last Updated: Mar 07, 2023, 08:50 AM IST
The failure is a blow for Japan's space agency JAXA, after the rocket failed to even lift off on its first try last month.
Tuesday's launch from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan initially appeared to be a success, with the flagship rocket lifting off at 10:37am (0137GMT).
The first stage separation appeared to go as planned, but soon afterwards, signs of trouble emerged.
"It seems that the velocity is coming down," announcers on the JAXA live feed said, with the command centre then announcing: "The second stage engine ignition has not been confirmed yet, we continue to confirm the situation."
The live feed was then briefly halted, with a message reading "We are currently checking the status. Please wait."
When it resumed, the command centre announced the news.
"Destruct command has been transmitted to H3 because there was no possibility of achieving the mission."
There was no immediate explanation for why the launch failed.
The H3 is a launch vehicle for an observation satellite, and the rocket has been mooted as a possible competitor to SpaceX's Falcon 9.
Read Full News Article from Here....
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 464598.cms
AFP Last Updated: Mar 07, 2023, 08:50 AM IST
The failure is a blow for Japan's space agency JAXA, after the rocket failed to even lift off on its first try last month.
Tuesday's launch from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan initially appeared to be a success, with the flagship rocket lifting off at 10:37am (0137GMT).
The first stage separation appeared to go as planned, but soon afterwards, signs of trouble emerged.
"It seems that the velocity is coming down," announcers on the JAXA live feed said, with the command centre then announcing: "The second stage engine ignition has not been confirmed yet, we continue to confirm the situation."
The live feed was then briefly halted, with a message reading "We are currently checking the status. Please wait."
When it resumed, the command centre announced the news.
"Destruct command has been transmitted to H3 because there was no possibility of achieving the mission."
There was no immediate explanation for why the launch failed.
The H3 is a launch vehicle for an observation satellite, and the rocket has been mooted as a possible competitor to SpaceX's Falcon 9.
Read Full News Article from Here....
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 464598.cms
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Egyptian Air Force: First Rafale export user to reach 10,000 flight hours
https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/gr ... ght-hours/
08 March 2023
https://twitter.com/Dassault_OnAir/stat ... 12481?s=20 ---> Egyptian Air Force: First Rafale export user to reach 10,000 flight hours.
https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/gr ... ght-hours/
08 March 2023
https://twitter.com/Dassault_OnAir/stat ... 12481?s=20 ---> Egyptian Air Force: First Rafale export user to reach 10,000 flight hours.
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Just look at the basic level of capabilities that the FA-50GF (GF= Gap Filler) for Poland includes. Just AIM-9L and AGM-65 Maverick with Sniper pod and a tiny MSA radar and no BVRAAM. This is the basic FA-50 Block 10 LIFT that is drawn from a ROKAF batch and being supplied to Poland till they develop the Block 20.
Tejas Mk1 FOC fighters are miles ahead capability wise versus the FA-50 Block 10. Yet, because the T-50, TA-50 and FA-50 offers a very decent LIFT capability in the air as well as on the ground, it gets selected time and again versus competitors.
Even the timelines for the delivery of the FA-50 Block 20 is from November 2025 to September 2028. Earlier than that, the IAF will be getting a much superior Tejas Mk1A in service.
KAI unveils first gap filler FA-50 light fighter for Poland
Tejas Mk1 FOC fighters are miles ahead capability wise versus the FA-50 Block 10. Yet, because the T-50, TA-50 and FA-50 offers a very decent LIFT capability in the air as well as on the ground, it gets selected time and again versus competitors.
Even the timelines for the delivery of the FA-50 Block 20 is from November 2025 to September 2028. Earlier than that, the IAF will be getting a much superior Tejas Mk1A in service.
KAI unveils first gap filler FA-50 light fighter for Poland
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has unveiled the first FA-50 light fighter/attack aircraft for Poland. The East European nation signed for 48 FA-50s in July 2022, making the first down-payment in November. Under a $705 million contract KAI is delivering a batch of 12 aircraft that it had been manufacturing for the Republic of Korea Air Force in order to kick-start the Polish air force’s replacement program for its aging and difficult-to-support MiG-29s and Sukhoi Su-22Ms.
These aircraft are designated FA-50GF—for “gap-filler”—and are essentially Block 10 aircraft with AAQ-33 Sniper targeting pod capability. They have NATO-compatible IFF and are fitted with Link 16 datalink. Armament options include AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles (AAMs) and AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missiles (ASMs). The first two aircraft are scheduled for handover in August, with the remaining 10 to be delivered to Poland by 2025.
The first group of Polish pilots arrived in South Korea in late February to begin a 23-week training course with the ROKAF’s 1st Fighter Wing at Gwangju, where they will fly the T-50 Golden Eagle and TA-50, before conversion to the FA-50 fighter derivative. A second group of pilots is to follow shortly.
Between November 2025 and September 2028, KAI is scheduled to deliver the main $2.3 billion batch of 36 FA-50PLs. This version, which equates to the Block 20, introduces a host of new features including a conformal fuel tank, retractable refueling probe, APG-83 AESA radar, and the ability to carry a much wider range of weapons, including beyond-visual range AAMs and medium-range ASMs. It is expected that the FA-50GFs will be raised to this standard in due course.
Included in the overall FA-50 deal are spares, support, and simulators, all due for delivery by 2025. Another aspect of the deal is the creation of a service center, which is due to begin maintenance activities in 2026.
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https://twitter.com/IrnaEnglish/status/ ... 09377?s=20 ---> Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN announced on Friday that Iran has finalized buying Sukhoi fighter jets from Russia. Here is what Iran has purchased:
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https://www.janes.com/defence-news/air- ... ictory-day
TA president and CEO Temel Kotil announced developments pertaining to the Turkish Fighter Experimental (TF-X)/National Combat Aircraft (MMU), and the Hürjet advanced jet trainer aircraft, as well as noting upcoming milestones for the ATAK 2 attack helicopter, and the ANKA 3 low-observable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
“We have kept our promise to our nation in the Century of Turkey. MMU and Hürjet taxied, ATAK 2 will start the engine soon, and ANKA 3 will make its first flight,” Kotil announced from his official Twitter account.
Images released by the Defence Industry Agency (SSB) showed the TF-X/MMU advanced ‘fifth-generation' combat aircraft undergoing initial engine runs at TA's Ankara facility on 17 March, and the Hürjet doing the same the following day.
TA president and CEO Temel Kotil announced developments pertaining to the Turkish Fighter Experimental (TF-X)/National Combat Aircraft (MMU), and the Hürjet advanced jet trainer aircraft, as well as noting upcoming milestones for the ATAK 2 attack helicopter, and the ANKA 3 low-observable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
“We have kept our promise to our nation in the Century of Turkey. MMU and Hürjet taxied, ATAK 2 will start the engine soon, and ANKA 3 will make its first flight,” Kotil announced from his official Twitter account.
Images released by the Defence Industry Agency (SSB) showed the TF-X/MMU advanced ‘fifth-generation' combat aircraft undergoing initial engine runs at TA's Ankara facility on 17 March, and the Hürjet doing the same the following day.
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https://www.janes.com/defence-news/indu ... ms-exports
Gen Kurilla indicated that Arab militaries in the Gulf region are now turning to Beijing for air-defence systems when he said Chinese equipment cannot be part of the integrated air and missile defence network CENTCOM is trying to build with local partners to counter Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Gen Kurilla indicated that Arab militaries in the Gulf region are now turning to Beijing for air-defence systems when he said Chinese equipment cannot be part of the integrated air and missile defence network CENTCOM is trying to build with local partners to counter Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Relativity aerospace just launched an 85% 3D printed rocket that went through Max-Q, space separation, and the second stage failed. A huge success.
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https://twitter.com/DGA/status/1640345759680692230?s=20 ---> The DGA (Direction générale de l'armement) qualifies the F4.1 standard of #Rafale , including in particular:
* Collaborative aerial combat capabilities
* Integration of AASM 1000kg weaponry
* Strengthening the device against cyber threats
https://twitter.com/DGA/status/1640345783974125568?s=20 --->
* The standard #F4 will be put into service in 2⃣ stages (2023 and 2025) to benefit from available technologies & innovations.
* Incremental development objective to enable it to remain at the best level in the face of changing national needs & export.
* Collaborative aerial combat capabilities
* Integration of AASM 1000kg weaponry
* Strengthening the device against cyber threats
https://twitter.com/DGA/status/1640345783974125568?s=20 --->
* The standard #F4 will be put into service in 2⃣ stages (2023 and 2025) to benefit from available technologies & innovations.
* Incremental development objective to enable it to remain at the best level in the face of changing national needs & export.
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https://twitter.com/VivekSi85847001/sta ... 02593?s=20 ---> Greece Air Force pilot Peter Besenyel flies Mirage 2000 through narrow Corinth Canal, Greece. Canal width range between 70 - 80 feet along 6.3 km length. Mirage 2000 wingspan is 30 feet. Gap of just 20 - 25 feet on each side. Imagine the skills and courage.
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SpaceX's Starship is preparing for its maiden orbital flight (near-orbital), 8 am CDT
ISRO has a nice logo, and it should likewise brightly paint it on the side of its rockets on the eve of launch, using laser-illumination
ISRO has a nice logo, and it should likewise brightly paint it on the side of its rockets on the eve of launch, using laser-illumination
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Elon downplaying expectations of a successful launch, emphasizing a long-haul process (that's how we should think too)
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How is Turkey able to launch first prototypes within short duration of announcing them? Check their supposed 5th generation jet (announced much after AMCA) and now trainer jet.....Kartik wrote:Turkey’s Hürjet Trainer Powers up for First Flight
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Anyway, SpaceX's Starship launch has been scrubbed due to a pressure valve problem, and launch activities will resume in 2 days time.