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29/07/2020

Indonesia offers to buy Austria’s Typhoon jetfighters

Surprises in Indonesian defense procurement seem like a constant feature now.
After initial clearance from the United States State Department to buy an MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, news broke that Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto intended to buy jet fighters from Austria.
Austrian newspaper Die Presse reported on Sunday that Prabowo had sent a letter to his Austrian counterpart Klaudia Tanner offering to buy the country's 15 Eurofighter Typhoon jet fighters.
The letter was dated July 10 and arrived at the Austrian Defense Ministry late last week, Die Presse reported.
The Austrian Defense Ministry, however, declined to comment on the offer, the newspaper said.
“As I was always impressed by European technologies and know-how, I would kindly ask your support for the following proposal, which hopefully leads to a mutual benefit for our two countries,” Prabowo said in a letter circulated among various media WhatsApp groups on Monday morning.
There has been no official confirmation from the Defense Ministry on the authenticity of the letter, though it is consistent with Die Presse’s report.
Prabowo was referring to information he received from someone named WD Grosse that Austria had acquired 15 Eurofighter Typhoon jet fighters in 2002.
“To achieve my target of modernizing the Indonesian Air Force, I would, therefore, like to propose to enter into official deliberation with you, your Excellency, on purchasing all 15 Eurofighter Typhoons from Austria for the Air Force of the Republic of Indonesia,” Prabowo said.
Prabowo said he was fully aware of the sensitivity of Typhoons in Austria, which has been in a legal fight with European defense and aerospace giant Airbus over alleged overpricing.
Austria bought the 15 Typhoons in 2002 in a contract worth 2 billion euro (US$2.28 billion) and has filed a lawsuit to recoup 1.1 billion euro against Airbus.
Airbus is leading the Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH consortium in manufacturing Typhoons in cooperation with other European defense firms, British BAE System and Italian Leonardo.
The consortium has four assembly lines in Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom as the four original users of Typhoon.

Indonesia offers to buy Austria’s Typhoon jetfighters Surprises in Indonesian defense procurement seem like a constant feature now. After initial clearance f...

24/07/2020

Israel Strikes Syria, Warns Russia Over Iranian Missiles.
A Russian fighter reportedly shadowed an Israeli strike plane attacking Iranian-linked targets.
As Israel ramps up airstrikes on Iranian forces and their proxies in Syria, with at least five reported dead, Israeli sources are increasingly anxious that Iran will deploy its Khordad anti-aircraft system to Syria. That would pose a potentially lethal threat to Israeli pilots. Israel has asked Russia to rein in Iran; instead, Russia sent an aircraft to shadow Israeli strike planes.
Israeli aircraft met heavy fire last night over Damascus, and their retaliation reportedly destroyed some Syrian anti-aircraft batteries. At least one Israeli plane was also met in the air by a Russian aircraft scrambled from Syria’s Khmeimim Air Base, according to Russian website Avia Pro. While sources tell Breaking Defense that the Russians didn’t open fire or interfere with the Israeli strike in any evident way, but the maneuver showed their capability to intercept Israeli aircraft if desired.
The backstory to the current crisis: On July 9th, the Iranian Chief of Staff, General Muhammad Bakri, arrived in Damascus to sign a new military agreement with Syrian Defense Minister Ali Abdullah Ayoub. The main pillar of this agreement: an Iranian promise to supply Syria with advanced surface-to-air missiles to Syria.
On July 17th, Israeli defense minister Beny Gantz called his Russian counterpart, Sergey Shoygu, to warn him Israel would not let Iran develop nuclear weapons or strengthen its military presence on its northeast border. In particular, Gantz said Israel would not tolerate the deployment of the Iranian Khordad and asked Russia to pressure Iran not to send the anti-aircraft weapon to Syria.
Last year, Russia deployed its S-300 anti-aircraft system to its bases in Syria. The S-300 is more powerful than the Khordad but Russian crews retain full control of those weapons and have not let the Syrians use them. Iran would have no such compunctions about letting its Khordad be used to shoot down Israeli planes.

Israel Strikes Syria, Warns Russia Over Iranian Missiles. A Russian fighter reportedly shadowed an Israeli strike plane attacking Iranian-linked targets. As ...

23/07/2020

China Show Off Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet

The Chengdu J-20 ( Chinese : 歼-20 ; pinyin : Jiān-Èrlíng ), also known as Mighty Dragon ( Chinese : 威龙 ; pinyin : Wēilóng ) is a single-seat, twinjet , all-w...

22/07/2020

Russian Upgraded Marshal Shaposhnikov may be armed with Pantsir-M
The Marshal Shaposhnikov upgraded frigate of project 1155M may be armed with Pantsir-M air defense missile gun. Several options are being considered. The firepower of the gun can destroy all airplanes, helicopters, cruise missiles, bombs and drones in a radius of 20-30 km, the Izvestia daily writes.

Marshal Shaposhnikov is a Udaloy-class destroyer of the Russian Navy Pacific Fleet laid down in 1985. (Picture source: Russian Navy picture)
Several options of Pantsir-M installation on the Marshal Shaposhnikov are being considered, Defense Ministry sources said. There are several technical problems with the location of the gun. It may be installed in the stern and in the center of the warship.
The frigate became operational in 1986 when warships faced other requirements and the naval air defense differed from modern weapons in size.

Big antisubmarine ships were armed with Kinzhal close-range missiles and 30mm AK-630 automatic antiaircraft guns. Pantsir-M is a seaborne option of Pantsir-S gun, expert Dmitry Boltenkov said.
"Pantsir will increase the capabilities of the frigate in repelling cruise missiles, drones and homing air bombs. Pantsir has a longer range and better hit effectiveness than Kinzhal designed in Soviet time. The ground option of Pantsir was tested in Syria and the seaborne option has already been tested on warships. The Odintsovo corvette of project 22800 is armed with it and is completing trials. In future all warships of the same class will be armed with new antiaircraft weapons," he said.
Pantsir-M combines eight missile launchers and two six-barrel 30mm automatic guns. It defends various warships from massive attacks with cruise and antiship missiles, guided bombs, drones, airplanes and helicopters.
Pantsir operates two-tier air defense. It can defend a warship from any airstrike at a distance of 20-30 km. The targets which break through are attacked by 30mm guns in a range of 4 km around the ship. For comparison, Kinzhal is armed only with missiles and has a range of 12 km.

Russian Upgraded Marshal Shaposhnikov may be armed with Pantsir-M The Marshal Shaposhnikov upgraded frigate of project 1155M may be armed with Pantsir-M air ...

22/07/2020

Russia Is Field Testing Its New Armata Tank in Syria.

The Russian government has revealed that its new T-14 Armata main battle tank was shipped to Syria for use under “field conditions.” Armata, a brand new tank design, was apparently shipped to Russian forces in Syria but it is not clear if the tank actually saw combat. Moscow originally boasted it would have thousands of Armatas by 2020, but a half decade of production delays means it has at best a handful of the new fighting vehicles.
Russian state media site TASS reports that Armata tanks were sent to Syria by the Russian government. Denis Manturov, Minister for Industry and Trade told a state news show, “Yes, that’s right. They [Armata tanks] were used in Syria. They were used in field conditions, in Syria, so, we took into account all the nuances."
Armata is Russia’s first clean-sheet tank design since World War II. Until now, Russian tank designs have followed an evolutionary path, starting with the T-44 tank introduced at the end of World War II. This later led to the T-55, then T-62, T-72, T-80, and T-90. A straight line evolutionary path can be traced from the T-44 to the Russian tanks of today.
Armata largely breaks with that path. Armata is armed with a 2A82-1M smoothbore gun, 57-millimeter gr***de launcher, and 12.7-millimeter machine gun, all mounted in an unmanned turret. The three-man crew sits in an armored capsule inside the already heavily armored tank, providing increased protection over past tanks.

Russia Is Field Testing Its New Armata Tank in Syria. The Russian government has revealed that its new T-14 Armata main battle tank was shipped to Syria for ...

20/07/2020

Top 5 best fifth generation fighter jets in the World.

Until a decade ago, there were two fifth-generation aircraft in the world, and two US-made F-22s and F-35s. They were the equivalent of unreachable technology for other countries.

In 2020, however, it became clear that at least six more countries have begun or are beginning to develop and manufacture fifth-generation aircraft.
The fifth generation fighter jets manufacturing has become like thermal optical sights manufacture before five years ago – everybody produce them.
Let’s see at this stage how we have rated the five most influential and dangerous ones.

Top 5 best fifth generation fighter jets in the World. Until a decade ago, there were two fifth-generation aircraft in the world, and two US-made F-22s and F...

19/07/2020

Top 5 best Russian Fighter Jets – 4++ and 5th generations

#5 – S.u-27 fourth-generation domestic multi-purpose fighter jet

The S.u-27, or Flanker-B according to NATO classification, is a fourth-generation domestic multi-purpose fighter designed for air combat. The success of this combat air vehicle led to its massive purchases and operation abroad, as well as the appearance of many different modifications of the original design. S.u-27 is the main military aircraft of the Russian Air Force.

#4 – MiG-31 fourth-generation supersonic fighter-interceptor

The MiG-31 is a 4-generation supersonic fighter-interceptor with a two-seat cockpit layout. A combat vehicle is capable of waging a battle at an altitude of 20,000 m and a speed of up to 3,000 km / h. Until the early 2000s, the MiG was considered the only aircraft on which a radar with a phased array was installed. This machine can use the same short-range air-to-air missiles as the American F-14.
Navigation equipment: SAU-155MP, set KN-25 with IS-1-72A, digital computer “Maneuver”. Onboard the MiG-31, the Radical-NP, A-723 Kvitok-2 systems were installed. Long-range radio navigation includes the Tropic and Route systems. The aircraft has EW radar and infrared ranges

#3 – MiG-35 multi-functional fighter of the “4 ++” generation

MiG-35 is a Russian multi-functional fighter of the “4 ++” generation. Designed to gain air supremacy and deliver effective attacks with precision-guided weapons at ground and surface targets, from outside the enemy’s air defense zone.
According to the external characteristics of the MiG-35 is quite typical. Its length is 17.32 m and its height reaches 4.44 m. The wing is extended by 12 m in scope and 42 m² in area. The normal take-off weight for the fighter was marked at 19,200 kg, while the maximum is limited to 24,500 kg. External payload can weigh up to 6500 kg, it is located at eight points of the suspension.
The maximum speed at the ground is 1400 km / h, but when climbing to a great height, the aircraft can accelerate to 2100 km / h. The practical ceiling is limited to 17,500 m. The MiG-35 flight range reaches 3,500 km if suspended tanks are installed on it. With a standard combat load, it will fly up to 1000 km. Duration is limited to 2.2 hours. TTX may vary, depending on the modifications that will be released in the future.

#2 – S.u-35 fourth-generation fighter jet

S.u-35BM is one of the most effective fighters not only among the Russian Air Force, but also among the world military aviation. It belongs to the 4 ++ generation, although its technical characteristics actually allow us to call it the advanced aircraft of the new generation. Foreign military media rightfully call this machine one of the most serious opponents in the airspace. Further, about how the S.u-35 was awarded such fame.
S.u-35 is a multi-purpose super-maneuverable fighter. It can equally effectively fire both on other aircraft, and on ships or on ground targets. In addition, the equipment of the aircraft is designed for reconnaissance, “tracking” targets and gaining air superiority.

#1 – S.u-57 fifth generation stealth fighter jet

The PAK FA project, dedicated to the development and creation of the fifth-generation Russian fighter, soon promises to establish supplies of the latest S.u-57 aircraft both to the Russian army and to foreign customers. Despite some skepticism about this project, delays and interruptions in funding, it remains very promising due to its unique characteristics.
The characteristics of the S.u-57 can be judged very conditionally, since there is no data on models with updated engines of the second stage. It is known that the aircraft has a length of 19.4 m and a wingspan of 14 m. In addition, the sweep angle is increased compared to its predecessors: 48 °.

Top 5 best Russian Fighter Jets – 4++ and 5th generations #5 – S.u-27 fourth-generation domestic multi-purpose fighter jet The S.u-27, or Flanker-B according...

17/07/2020

Russia’s New S-500 Hypersonic Missile System Could Break Western Air Power; Expanded A2AD Zone a Significant Game Changer in Europe.

With Russia’s induction of the S-500 long range surface to air missile system imminent, relatively little attention has been paid to the impact the platform could have on the balance of power in the skies over Europe if deployed to forward positions and the extent to which it will complicate aerial operations for the Western Bloc. The S-500 is designed with three primary tasks - the neutralising of satellites and space aircraft outside the atmosphere, the interception of ballistic missiles, and the destruction of high value enemy military aircraft. It is in this third role in particular, which will see the S-500 engage targets at lower altitudes within the atmosphere, where the missile system is set to prove a game changer against the air units of its potential adversaries. The new Russian missile system will reportedly be able to track heavy high value enemy aircraft at ranges of up to 800km, and can engage targets at ranges of up to 600km and at high hypersonic speeds of at least Mach 14. When deployed to the European theatre, this will be a major game changer for the ability of the Western Bloc to carry out air operations in the theatre.
High value Western support aircraft which the S-500 is designed to engage are critical to the NATO alliance’s ability to wage war in the air. One critical type of support aircraft are AWACS platforms such as the E-3 Sentry, E-2 Hawkeye and the E-7A Wedgetail, which mount powerful radars and are tasked with coordinating air attacks by NATO fighter and bomber squadrons. The E-3 Sentry in particular is considered the most advanced AWACS platform in the world, and provides American and allied air units with a significant advantage in engagements with hostile fighters and interceptors. The ability to deny these aircraft the ability to operate over much fo European territory will shift the balance of power in the air significantly in Russia’s favour - particularly as the Russian Air Force itself will be able to rely on support from its own A-50 and A-100 AWACS platforms which will not be similarly threatened.
Other classes of Western aircraft particularly threatened by the S-500’s deployment include command and control and surveillance platforms such as the E-8 Joint STARS, E-9 Widget and E-4 Nightwatch, reconnaissance and observation platforms such as the OC-135 and RC-135 and electronic warfare platforms such as the EC-130 Commando - all costly high value targets fielded in small numbers which rely on fighter escorts and operating far from threats to remain survivable. Tanker aircraft such as the KC-10 and KC-135 responsible for aerial refuelling of combat jets will also be seriously threatened - and considering that the bulk of the Western Bloc’s combat fleets are comprised of short and medium ranged platforms such as the F-16, F-18E, Gripen, Rafale, and F-35 this will seriously limit the alliance’s strike range. The ability to deny heavy transports such as the C-130 access to much of Europe will also cause major logistical issues which will seriously undermine a Western war effort. While these aircraft are themselves of far lower value than the aforementioned support aircraft and are deployed in far greater numbers, their carriage of high end weapons systems and dozens of soldiers makes them far from expendable.

Russia’s New S-500 Hypersonic Missile System Could Break Western Air Power; Expanded A2AD Zone a Significant Game Changer in Europe. With Russia’s induction ...

16/07/2020

Why China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Can't Compete with the F-35 or F-22

While debates and uncertainties continue to swirl around how agile, lethal, stealthy and advanced China’s J-20 stealth fighter may be, the country may simply have another challenge crippling its ability to rival the F-22 and F-35: There simply are not enough J-20s.
Several interesting reports cite production problems and delays with J-20 manufacturing, particularly centered around the J-20’s “high-thrust turbofan WS-15 engine.” A report from the South China Morning Post says J-20 engine work has “fallen behind schedule,” and that China was “thought to have built about 50 J-20s by the end of 2019, but problems with the jets engines delayed production plans.”
If China has in fact produced 50 of its highly touted J-20, that still falls way short of the U.S.’ current fleet of ready and armed 5th Gen fighters. Lockheed statements given to The National Interest report that the firm has built and delivered 195 F-22s, with 186 of them combat ready. Made by Lockheed Martin and Boeing, the F-22 uses two Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines with afterburners and two-dimensional thrust vectoring nozzles, an Air Force statement said. It is 16-feet tall, 62-feet long and weighs 43,340 pounds. Its maximum take-off weight is 83,500; there is much interesting discussion comparing F-35 and F-22 engine thrust to China’s J-20 engine.
As for the F-35, available Lockheed data says it delivered its 134th F-35 last year and, at least prior to COVID-19, planned to deliver as many as 141 F-35s this year. The coronavirus, however, has impacted supply chain and production progress with the F-35, and Lockheed officials recently told Air Force Magazine that they expect to decrease aircraft production by 18-to-24 jets.
“The 134th aircraft is a Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL) model for the United States Marine Corps. In 2019, deliveries included 81 F-35s for the United States, 30 for international partner nations and 23 for Foreign Military Sales customers.”

Why China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Can't Compete with the F-35 or F-22 While debates and uncertainties continue to swirl around how agile, lethal, stealthy and...

15/07/2020

New F-22 weapons now 'operational' and ready for war.

Newly integrated U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor weapons are now operational, bringing expanded air-to-air and air-to-ground attack technology to the stealth fighter following the production of a multi-year software upgrade program intended to prepare the jet for a major great-power war.
Called Increment 3.2B, the upgrade includes AIM-120D and AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and brings improved surface strike technology. The software upgrades, which have been underway for many years, are now ready for war. “Air Combat Command authorized the release and fielding of the F-22 Update 6 Operational Flight Program for incorporation into Increment 3.2B,” a statement from F-22-maker Lockheed Martin read.
The weapons improvements arm F-22s with AIM-9X Block 2, an adaptation that builds upon the existing Block 1. Raytheon AIM-9X weapons developers explain that the Block 2 variant adds a redesigned fuze and a digital ignition safety device that enhances ground handling and in-flight safety. Block 2 also features updated electronics that enable significant enhancements, including lock-on-after-launch capability using a new weapon data-link to support beyond visual range engagements, a Raytheon statement said.

Improving F-22 weapons is part of a broader air-attack strategy intended to help the U.S. Air Force pursue critical air-to-air supremacy against fast-emerging near-peer competing platforms, such as the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter. In 2014, the F-22 conducted a successful ground attack against a Taliban facility in Afghanistan

F-22s have been forward positioned in Europe and other strategic locations as part of an apparent deterrence mission aimed at Russia. Should the F-22 be able to attack with greater precision, it naturally brings a new ability to hold enemy aircraft at risk. The F-22 weapons complement includes ground-specific attack weapons such as Joint Direct Attack Munitions – such as the GBU 32 and GBU 39 -- and the Small Diameter Bomb.

New F-22 weapons now 'operational' and ready for war. Newly integrated U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor weapons are now operational, bringing expanded air-to-air a...

14/07/2020

China says opposes U.S. THAAD defence system in South Korea

BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s foreign ministry said on Friday it firmly opposes the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defence system in South Korea and urged the U.S. not to harm bilateral relations between Beijing and Seoul.

American and South Korean troops brought replacement THAAD missiles to a base in South Korea overnight, Yonhap news agency reported, citing unnamed officials who described it as a routine resupply operation.

The missiles were to replace older ones and the number of weapons at the base did not increase, the report said.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters during a daily briefing that Beijing and Seoul have reached a clear consensus on a phased resolution to the THAAD issue and said China hopes Seoul will adhere to that agreement.

China says opposes U.S. THAAD defence system in South Korea BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s foreign ministry said on Friday it firmly opposes the U.S. Terminal H...

13/07/2020

South China Sea: US ships ready for war as China flexes muscles
The threats are flying thick and fast in the South China Sea.
Beijing’s state-controlled Global Times news service declared: “Any US aircraft carrier movement in the region is at the pleasure of the PLA (People’s Liberation Army).”
The US Navy’s chief of information retorted: “And yet, there they are. Two aircraft carriers operating in the international waters of the South China Sea.”

Beijing insists the waterway bounded by Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan is its sovereign territory. The UN disagrees. Washington demands that existing freedom of navigation rights through the strategically important sea remain unchanged.
Beijing has built up a chain of artificial island fortresses in the Paracel and Spratly Islands. It’s been holding regular large-scale naval exercises there, the latest kicking off last week.
Washington has just sent a battle group centred on two enormous nuclear-powered aircraft carriers into the same waters. They’re also engaged in war-games. And satellite photos reveal that it too has begun to expand and strengthen a Pacific island base.

China-US Military Confrontation in the South China Sea: Fact and Fiction The China-U.S. rivalry in the South China Sea is certainly growing, but war is still...

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