November 12, 2015 Military Aviation News

Indonesia Invokes International Tribunal in South China Sea Dispute

11/12/2015

Indonesia could take China to an international tribunal if Beijing’s South China Sea territorial claims, which include Indonesia’s resource-rich Natuna islands, aren’t resolved through dialogue, Jakarta’s chief security minister said Wednesday.

France asks United States for C-130J and KC-130J aircraft

11/12/2015

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of for Lockheed Martin C-130J transports and associated equipment to France. The proposed deal under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program - administered by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency - would be worth an estimated $650 million.

America's 5 Next Generation Super Weapons

11/12/2015

The United States military is far by the most technologically advanced and capable force the Earth has ever seen. From satellites, to stealth fighters and bombers, to advanced surface ships and submarines, America’s arsenal is unmatched by any other power. But American military supremacy rests on maintaining that technological edge. Even now, Russia and China are advancing their capabilities in the hopes of one day matching or even exceeding U.S. capabilities.

Why It's So Damned Hard To Build a New Bomber

11/12/2015

Northrop Grumman didn't get long to celebrate winning one of the most important defense contracts of the 21st century. The week after it secured a $55 billion-and-growing deal to build the Long-Range Strike Bomber (LSRB), the successor to the B-2, losing bidders Boeing and Lockheed filed a protest against the stealth bomber contract award.

China-Pakistan fighter said to have found new buyer

11/12/2015

The FC-1 Fierce Dragon, or JF-17 Thunder, a fourth-generation fighter jet co-developed by China and Pakistan, has found a buyer following several years of speculation and promotion. The aircraft's developers, Aviation Industry Corp of China and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, signed a contract with an unidentified buyer, AVIC said in a statement sent to China Daily on Tuesday.

Lockheed Martin F-16 Auto GCAS Team Wins Aviation Week Award

11/12/2015

The Lockheed Martin F-16 Auto Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS) team was presented a 2015 Aviation Week Program Excellence Award for its role in managing part of the F-16 Auto GCAS program.

Russian Help in Anti-Terror Efforts in Syria Reassuring – French Lawmaker

11/12/2015

The results of Russian anti-terrorism efforts in Syria are reassuring against a backdrop of ineffective military action of the US-led international anti-ISIL coalition, Thierry Mariani, the head of a French National Assembly delegation to Syria, told journalists.

Russia, Iran Sign Deal on Mi-17 Helicopter Service Center Upgrade

11/12/2015

The Russian Helicopters Company has signed contracts with the Iranian Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (PANHA) on upgrading its maintenance and overhaul facility for Mi-17 helicopters, the Russian company’s deputy head said Wednesday.

China, Thailand Decide to Conduct First Joint Aerial Drills in November

11/12/2015

China and Thailand will conduct joint air force exercises for the first time in November, China’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement Wednesday. "The Air Forces of China and Thailand will hold first joint exercises Falcon Strike-2015 on November 12-30," the ministry stated on its website.

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