Invasión a Ucrania: Desastrosa logística soviética

Invasión a Ucrania: Tropas ucranianas se reabastecen del material capturado

Ucrania: Línea de camiones de suministro soviética destruida

Arabia Saudita se queda sin Patriots de tanto disparos

En la prensa estadounidense: La frecuencia del uso de los sistemas Patriot ha llevado al agotamiento de las existencias de misiles en Arabia Saudita

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El mando de las tropas de Arabia Saudita anunció la falta de municiones para interceptar misiles y drones. Se observa que este factor es una seria amenaza para la seguridad nacional. Para reducir el nivel de amenaza, Arabia Saudita solicita a Estados Unidos que suministre un lote de misiles (misiles interceptores) para las necesidades de los sistemas de defensa aérea y de defensa antimisiles fabricados en Estados Unidos.



Esta información está confirmada por la edición estadounidense del Wall Street Journal.

El material publicado en la prensa estadounidense informa que Riad envió una solicitud a Estados Unidos, así como a algunos países de Europa y el Golfo Pérsico. La solicitud se refiere al suministro de "posibles excedentes de antimisiles fabricados en Estados Unidos" para las necesidades del sistema de defensa de misiles aéreos saudita que carece de ellos.

En particular, se indica que en Arabia Saudita "se han agotado las existencias de misiles para los sistemas Patriot". Esto se debe al hecho de que la defensa aérea saudita y los cálculos de defensa antimisiles a menudo utilizan tales armas contra misiles y drones hutíes con base en Yemen. Como saben, los misiles y drones hutíes han infligido repetidamente daños a la infraestructura saudí, llegando a menudo a la capital de Riad.

El material de la publicación estadounidense afirma que la frecuencia de uso de los complejos Patriot producidos por Estados Unidos por las fuerzas de Arabia Saudita ha llevado al agotamiento de las existencias de misiles. Ahora el comando saudí se ve obligado a solicitar una reposición de "emergencia" del arsenal de misiles para "restaurar un nivel aceptable de seguridad".

Si todo esto es así, si los misiles interceptores realmente no son suficientes, entonces los hutíes pueden usar la publicación para atacar al país beligerante contra ellos. Si Arabia Saudita tiene suficientes recursos para repeler el ataque sigue siendo una cuestión abierta a este respecto.

Singapur: F-15SG vuelve a tener altos rendimientos en logística

RSAF Renews F-15 Performance Based Logistics Support for the Fourth Time

F-15SG aircraft (photo : Jensen Chua)


SINGAPORE — The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) recently awarded Boeing [NYSA: BA] its fourth Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract to support Singapore’s fleet of F-15SG aircraft.

Under the 10-year, Direct Commercial Sale contract, Boeing will work closely with the RSAF to deliver customized support services to sustain the F-15SG for the next decade. In addition, Boeing’s field service representatives located with the customer will continue to provide on-site technical support.

“This tailored, performance-based solution, coupled with Boeing’s platform expertise, helps our Singapore customer to optimize the full capability of their fleet,” said Andy Vest, director of Far East defense services for Boeing. “We look forward to our continued partnership with Singapore and further supporting their mission readiness needs.”

PBL contracts expand on traditional transactional models – paying for parts and services as needed – and instead allow for customized, data-driven support based on desired performance outcomes, such as required mission readiness rates or percentage of parts supply, to meet customer requirements. These tailored solutions enable increased readiness rates, maintenance efficiencies and lower costs throughout the platform life cycle.

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As a top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries, leveraging the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.

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Australia consolida cadena logística para sus F-35

Australia Consolidates F-35 MRO Support

The Australian Department of Defence and Lockheed Martin Australia have agreed to consolidate logistics support for the F-35 under a single contract. (photo : USAF)

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) and Lockheed Martin Australia have agreed to consolidate the corporation's provision of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) support for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF's) F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft under one contract.

The DoD said on 1 August that a new five-year deal - worth AUD91 million (USD62 million) - will "streamline operational support for Australia's F-35A aircraft". It added that the agreement consolidates existing arrangements provided through the US F-35 Joint Program Office into "one Australian-managed contract with Lockheed Martin Australia".

The agreement relates to the F-35 logistics system - known as the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) - which provides fault diagnosis, maintenance management, supply support, mission planning, and training management.

Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds said the new agreement delivers a "more responsive and cost-effective solution for key aspects of Australian F-35A maintenance management and will create up to 60 jobs in the Canberra, Adelaide, Hunter, and Katherine regions".

Australia has ordered 72 F-35As, the first two of which arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown, north of Sydney, in December 2018. The RAAF aims for the aircraft to achieve initial operating capability (IOC) by December 2020.

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Instalaciones móviles para el F-35A australiano

Regional Australia Delivers Deployable Mission System Facilities for F-35A Aircraft

RAAF F-35A 

The first two mobile mission system facilities to support the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) F-35A aircraft have been delivered by Lockheed Martin Australia.

The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said these facilities are critical to enabling the F-35s to be operated and maintained while deployed away from RAAF bases Williamtown and Tindal where, after the first aircraft arrives in December this year, they will be based.

“These are the first of 29 deployable facilities that will provide transportable, secure workspaces for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel to support operations and maintenance activities,” Minister Pyne said.

“Without the deployable facilities, the aircraft’s full capabilities will not be realised.

F-35 deployable facilities 

“The deployable facilities were designed and developed in Newcastle by Varley, a local company, using Australian steel. 20 jobs have been created at Varley with another 50 jobs through the supply-chain in the Hunter region.”

“This is another strong example of opportunities in Australia’s expanding defence industry being taken up by companies in Australia’s regional areas.”

Providing for Australia's future air combat and strike needs, Australia is purchasing 72 F-35A aircraft to replace 71 ageing F/A-18A/B Hornets.

Headquartered in Canberra, Lockheed Martin Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation and employs more than 900 people in Australia across the aerospace, defence and civil sectors.

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