Drunk Marine triggered foam suppression system at Kadena Air Base
A U.S. Marine, who was drunk, triggered the fire suppression system at a hangar in Kadena Air Base, Japan last month. A spokesperson from the 18th Air Wing confirmed the incident on May 23 but declined to provide details such as the amount of damage done.
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Source: Drunk Marine triggered foam suppression system at Kadena Air Base
Saudi Arabia orders 4 C295Ws
Saudi Arabia is the latest country to operate the C295W medium transport by placing an order for four aircraft during the Paris Airshow.
Photo: Airbus Defence and Space
Source: Saudi Arabia orders 4 C295Ws
BAE Systems has determined that its not viable to keep its workforce at Williamstown, Melbourne, around for the Pacific-class patrol boat replacement contest.
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s press service reported that the new Polonaise multiple rocket launcher system (MLRS) had passed tests in China. This further cement the fact that the Polonaise is based on the Chinese Weishi-family of rockets.
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USAF could deploy F-22s to Europe
U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah James doe not rule out deploying the F-22 as part of a theater security package to Europe in response to Russia’s aggression in the region.
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“I could easily see the day — though I couldn’t tell you the day exactly — when the F-22, for example, rotates in is a possibility. I don’t see why that couldn’t happen in the future,” James said.
Indian Air Force Jaguar IB crashed
A two-seat Jaguar IB fighter trainer of the Indian Air Force crashed southeast of Allahabad on Jun. 16. Both pilots on board ejected safely.
Photo: PTI
Putin: Russia to add more than 40 ICBMs this year
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at an arms fair west of Moscow on Jun. 16 that Russia intends to add more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) this year.
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“The nuclear forces will be supplemented this year with 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles that will be capable of overcoming any, even most technically sophisticated missile defense systems,” he said.
Second tranche of Eurofighters for Saudi Arabia may be delayed
Stephen Phipson, the head of Britain’s Defence & Security Organisation, told reporters at a briefing during the Paris Air Show that a second tranche of Eurofighters for Saudi Arabia could be delayed due to the recent death of the Royal Saudi Air Force commander.
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Source: Second tranche of Eurofighters for Saudi Arabia may be delayed
Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Bombardier join forces for JSTARS Recap Program
Lockheed Martin will lead a team with Raytheon and Bombardier to offer their solution for the U.S. Air Force’s JSTARS Recapitalization program.
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Lockheed Martin will serve as the lead systems integrator for the program and Raytheon will provide the mission systems. Bombardier will provide its Global business jet platform.
Source: Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Bombardier join forces for JSTARS Recap Program
Mali signs contract for six A-29s
At the Paris Airshow, Mali signed a contract for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training turboprops with Embraer on Jun. 15.
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