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ANALYSIS: Fire and fury, the next Korean air war

10/11/2017

Despite the ramshackle nature of North Korea's military, allied air forces would have a long, tough fight. In addition to eliminating North Korea's obsolete air force, they will be tasked with several urgent missions in what will probably be a fast escalating conflict. The list includes “decapitation” missions against senior leaders, shutting down North Korea's bristling air defence network and destroying artillery hidden in mountainous terrain north of Seoul.

BAE Systems reveals Qatar Hawk order amid cutbacks

BAE Systems has revealed a tentative order from Qatar for six examples of its Hawk trainer, but the manufacturer is cutting output of the type, as well as of the Eurofighter Typhoon, in a bid to maintain production into the next decade.

Sweden Trains to Defend Its Neighbor in Finland's Biggest Air Drill

This week, the Finnish Air Force is carrying out its biggest tactical training event of the year, the Ruska 17 drills. This year's Ruska also marks the first time that the Swedish Air Force will practice defending its neighbor.

Russian, Armenian air forces carry out joint drills during Interaction - 2017

Fighter, assault and army aircraft of the Southern Military District and of Armenia’s Armed Forces have taken part in joint drills for the CSTO Collective Rapid Reaction Forces (CRRF) dubbed "Interaction - 2017," the Southern Military District’s press service reported on Tuesday.

BAE Systems to axe over 1,000 UK jobs amid Typhoon slowdown

Sky News has learnt that BAE will announce that many of the job cuts will affect its Warton plant in Preston, Lancashire, with the company's new chief executive, Charles Woodburn, also "trimming" its workforce at other locations. Insiders said the number of jobs being axed would number "well over 1,000", although the precise figure was unclear on Monday.

Canada cements interest in Australian Hornets

Canada has formally expressed interest in Australia’s used Boeing F/A-18A/B Hornets, marking a significant development in the Royal Canadian Air Force’s search for a fighter that could temporarily fill the CF-18’s mission.

Pyongyang Preparations? South Detects 'Some Movement From Missile Facilities'

A military official in Seoul said that although there is no sign of any impending “provocation” by Pyongyang, South Korea had detected “some movement from the North’s missile facilities and bases” and maintained ”the heightened reconnaissance and preparedness posture."

India’s First Women Air Combatants to Initially Fly MiG-21 Bison

India's first three women air combatants will be given the Russian made MiG-21 Bison to fly after they are officially inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) next month. Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa considers the aircraft as the most potent to sharpen the skill of new fighter pilots.

Russia, Saudi Arabia Agree on S-400, Other Weapons Deliveries

Russia and Saudi Arabia reached agreements on the supply of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as Kornet-EM anti-tank missile systems, TOS-1A "Buratino" heavy flame systems, AGS-30 grenade launchers and Kalashnikov AK-103 assault rifles, Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation spokeswoman Maria Vorobyova told Sputnik.

War Analysis: US vs China

India needs an upgraded, two-front Air Force

Afghan president, U.S. general vow ambitious air war to defeat Taliban

India to Soon Float Global RFI for Single Engine Fighter Aircraft

AF team fuels aerial fight to defeat ISIS

For India, What China Can Bring to Tibet Matters; Not What it Possesses

Indian Air Force Claims It Can Strike Pak Nuke Sites at Any Given Time

USAF teases JSTARS decision for end of October

Paramount Group bolsters Dassault Mirage F1 fleet

Belgium casts doubts on Rafale offer

Japan to Get Surveillance Drones Provided by Northrop Grumman