Bell worried surplus Kiowas could cannibalized sales of its rotocraft
As the U.S. Army retires the OH-58 Kiowa scout helicopter, a number of them are expected to be put up as Excess Defense Article (EDA). Bell is concerned that this will affect its sale of new aircraft.
By SSgt Shane A. Cuomo, US Army [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Bell worried surplus Kiowas could cannibalized sales of its rotocraft
UAE interested in V-22
The United Arab Emirates is interested to buy the V-22, officials from Boeing and Bell Helicopters revealed at the Paris Airshow.
By Peter Gronemann (Flickr: V22-Osprey) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: UAE interested in V-22
Lockheed Martin delivering 10 more Sniper pods to Royal Jordanian Air Force
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has found itself in need of more Sniper targeting pods and has approached Lockheed Martin with an urgent need for 10 more pods.
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Source: Lockheed Martin delivering 10 more Sniper pods to Royal Jordanian Air Force
Taiwan reporter blocked from taking close look at JF-17 even though Pakistan official agreed
A small commotion broke out at static display area of the JF-17 at Paris Airshow when Chinese officials refused to allow a Taiwanese TV crew to view the fighter close up even though they were escorted by a Pakistan Air Force officer.
Source: Taiwan reporter blocked from taking close look at JF-17 even though Pakistan official agreed
Former South Korean minister implicated in AW159 deal
A former South Korean minister has come under investigation for his role in helping AgustaWestland sell AW159 helicopters to the Republic of Korea Navy.
Photo: PO(Phot) Si Ethell/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
Former Patriots and Veterans Affairs Minister Kim Yang is suspected by Seoul Central Prosecutors’ Office to have accepted at least 1 billion won in bribes to influence the outcome.
Source: Former South Korean minister implicated in AW159 deal
SM-6 successfully engaged supersonic target from over-the-horizon
The U.S. Navy has verified the ability of the SM-6 interceptor to engage incoming supersonic targets from over-the-horizon.
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During the test, the crew of USS Desert Ship (LLS-1) launched the interceptor after getting targeting information from remote sensors – such as ships or airborne assets.
This mission was the next in a test series for Naval Integrated Fire Control – Counter Air (NIFC-CA) program.
Source: SM-6 successfully engaged supersonic target from over-the-horizon
Orbital ATK successfully carried out high-diver tests of Coyote targets for U.S. Navy
The 47th and 48th mission of the GQM-163A Coyote Supersonic Target Vehicle recently took place from San Nicolas Island. The two targets were flown in the high-diver flight trajectory up to 35,000 feet before executing a 40-degree unpowered dive into the ocean.
Photo: Orbital ATK
Source: Orbital ATK successfully carried out high-diver tests of Coyote targets for U.S. Navy
Boeing releases video of 767-2C flying with refueling boom, wing pods
Source: Boeing releases video of 767-2C flying with refueling boom, wing pods
Russia expected to convert Irkut MC-21 into AEW&C platform
A salesperson from Irkut says the Russian Defense Ministry plans to order a version of the MC-21 airliner and convert it into an airborne early warning platform.
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While the negotiation has yet to start, Valery Lunkov said talks are assumed to begin soon.
Source: Russia expected to convert Irkut MC-21 into AEW&C platform
Belarus has started negotiations to buy S-400 air defense system
Belarusian Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Andrei Ravkov told TASS that his ministry has started talks with Russia to acquire the S-400 air defense system.
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Source: Belarus has started negotiations to buy S-400 air defense system