December 19, 2015 Military Aviation News

Report: Russia using Iran air bases for waging war in Syria

12/19/2015

Russian warplanes are using an Iranian air base to launch attacks on anit-Assad regime rebels in Syria, according to a report. “The Iranian armed forces appear to be allowing Russian aircraft to use their military airfields in support of combat operations over Syria,” said a report by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) titled “The Russo-Iranian Military Coalition In Syria May Be Deepening.”

Iraqi military says coalition aircraft struck its soldiers

12/19/2015

The Iraqi military said an airstrike by the U.S.-led coalition hit its forces Friday, the first time it has reported a friendly fire incident since American jets began bombing Islamic State militants in the country last year.

Russia, France to Maintain Military Contacts on Anti-Daesh Operations

12/19/2015

Contacts between the militaries of Russia and France on operations against the Islamic State (ISIL) group (also known as Daesh) in Syria will be maintained, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Pentagon: Russia’s S-400 Air Defense in Syria Forces US to Ground Warplanes

12/19/2015

As part of Russia’s anti-terror campaign in Syria, the Kremlin has deployed sophisticated air defense systems to protect its aircraft. According to the Pentagon, those units have effectively grounded US aircraft.

France Agrees to Reinvest 50% Worth of Rafale Contract in Indian Economy

12/19/2015

The French side agreed to reinvest in the Indian economy 50 percent worth of the contract on the delivery of French-built Rafale fighters for Indian Air Force, the Indian Ministry of Defense said Friday.

Russia, India Likely to Sign Deal on Ka-226T Helicopters Next Week

12/19/2015

An agreement on joint Russian-Indian production of Ka-226T helicopters is likely to be signed either during or after the December 23-24 visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow, a source close to the Indian Defense Ministry said.

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