February 04, 2013 Military Aviation News

Air Force wants to replace jet trainers

02/04/2013

Even as funding remains uncertain in an era of budget austerity, the Air Force met more than 300 aerospace industry representatives at Wright-Patterson about building a replacement for an aging jet trainer fleet in a future competition.

Largest US trade delegation to attend Aero India show

02/04/2013

Aiming for a sizable pie of the multi-billion dollar Indian air defence sector, Corporate America is sending one of its largest industry delegations to the Aero India 2013 show in Bangalore where it would put on display the best from the United States.

Defense minister praises growing military cooperation with US

02/04/2013

Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised the growing military cooperation between Egypt and the US Sunday after receiving four aircraft from the US. At a ceremony for the F-16s received from the US, Sisi said Egypt looks forward to further cooperation to build and develop the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces.

Mini helicopter drone for UK troops in Afghanistan

02/04/2013

The drones can fly around corners and obstacles to identify potential hidden dangers, the Ministry of Defence said. The Norwegian-designed Black Hornet Nano features a tiny camera and relays video and still images to a handheld control terminal. It measures about 10cm by 2.5cm (4in by 1in) and weighs 16g (0.6oz).

Bangalore braces for air show from Wednesday

02/04/2013

India's aerospace hub Bangalore will be on full throttle from Wednesday to demonstrate the country's air prowess and display breath-taking aerobatics at the air force station on the outskirts.

Syria Never Stood A Chance Against Israel's Electronic Warfare

02/04/2013

The Israeli air strike on a convoy weapons and military complex near Damascus, on the night between Jan. 29 and 30 has something in common with a similar air strike. In 2007, Israeli Air Force bombers entered and egressed the Syrian airspace almost completely undetected by the Syrian air defenses.

First of military's latest cargo carriers join Air National Guard in Memphis

02/04/2013

Tennessee's 164th Airlift Wing of the Air National Guard unveiled its newest cargo aircraft Saturday, a plane that costs more than $200 million and can airlift people and supplies for military and disaster relief almost anywhere in the world. "Once you're up in the air it's like flying a two-story apartment building," said wing commander Col. Mark Devine of the C-17 Globemaster III plane.

Egypt receives new US fighter jets

02/04/2013

Egypt and the United States held a joint ceremony in Cairo on Sunday to celebrate the delivery of four new fighter jets to the Egyptian Air Force. According to a statement released by the US embassy in Cairo, the delivery of the new F-16 warplanes confirms the two nations’ joint commitment to regional security.

Iran unveils its very own stealth fighter

02/04/2013

Iran has unveiled its newest combat jet, a domestically manufactured fighter-bomber that military officials claim can evade radar. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a ceremony broadcast on state TV that building the Qaher F-313, or Dominant F-313, shows Iran's will to "conquer scientific peaks."

Brazil Wants to Buy Russian Anti-Aircraft Weaponry – Defense Ministry

02/04/2013

Brazil’s Defense Ministry intends to discuss purchasing air defense systems from Russia during talks with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev later this month, the ministry said on Sunday. "We are interested in acquiring three batteries of Pantsir-S1 missiles and two batteries of Igla missiles," General Jose Carlos De Nardi, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces, said in a statement.

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