Filipinas busca cisternas y AEW&C

El jefe del DND busca aviones AEW&C y cisterna para la PAF

La PAF necesita aviones AEW&C capaces de emitir alertas tempranas y detectar aeronaves, barcos, vehículos y misiles a larga distancia  (foto: RTAF)

El jefe del DND quiere que el proyecto MRF avance en "paquete completo"

MANILA – El Secretario del Departamento de Defensa Nacional (DND), Gilberto Teodoro Jr., quiere que el programa propuesto de cazas multifunción (MRF) avance como un paquete completo, con un sistema de alerta y control aerotransportado (AWACS) y aviones cisterna para plataformas de reabastecimiento en el aire.

Contar con estas plataformas garantizará que el programa MRF esté "operativo como un paquete de fuerza", dijo Teodoro en una conferencia de prensa en el Hotel Makati Shangri-La el lunes por la tarde.

Esto significa que las Fuerzas de Reacción Mutua (MRF) del país, si se despliegan para realizar misiones, deben poder demostrar sus capacidades al máximo, afirmó.

"No se trata solo de la adquisición de las Fuerzas de Reacción de Misiles (MRF) en sí, sino también de hacerlas operativas como un conjunto de fuerzas, es decir, necesitamos la capacidad AWACS. Muchos países se han dado cuenta de que necesitan AWACS, a pesar de que su capacidad satelital es insuficiente", afirmó Teodoro.

El AWACS es generalmente un avión de gran tamaño equipado con radares aerotransportados capaces de emitir alertas tempranas y detectar aeronaves, barcos, vehículos y misiles a larga distancia.

También se utiliza para dirigir aviones de combate y de ataque amigos hacia objetivos específicos y sirve como piquetes de radar aerotransportados o activos de vigilancia.

Aviones cisterna

Además de los AWACS, dijo Teodoro, Filipinas también necesita aviones cisterna para sus MRF propuestos para fines de mantenimiento, ya que esta capacidad ampliaría el alcance de la aeronave.

Los aviones cisterna son aeronaves de gran tamaño capaces de transferir combustible a aviones de combate y de ataque a través de un sistema de sonda y frenado.

Teodoro señaló que si bien es fácil comprar MRF, es necesario adquirir estos activos militares con almacenes, reservas y municiones adecuadas.

Sin embargo, admitió que esto "añadiría significativamente el coste del paquete (y) hay que tenerlo todo en cuenta".

La PAF necesita aviones cisterna para ampliar el alcance del caza (foto: Bohlke International Aviation)

Estamos en constante coordinación con el DOF (Departamento de Finanzas) y el DBM (Departamento de Gestión Presupuestaria) respecto a la continuidad del financiamiento disponible. Es fácil comprar, como el primer tramo. Sin embargo, lo que no queremos es comprar, tener pedidos, tener entregas y no poder utilizarlos de forma óptima, y ​​simplemente tenerlos realizando exhibiciones aéreas. Eso no lo toleraremos, dijo Teodoro.

Dijo que Filipinas no compraría equipo militar que "no haga una diferencia (y) no contribuya a la disuasión".

"No compraremos equipos independientes. Si los hay, bien. Sin embargo, si el equipo en sí necesita equipos de apoyo, también tendremos que reservar fondos para ello", añadió.

Municiones para aeronaves

También dijo que el DND trataría de tener reservas adecuadas de municiones por avión.

Citó la necesidad de tener el consenso del DOF y la legislatura de que anualmente se gastaría para la adecuada sostenibilidad de estas plataformas para que estas no queden sólo exhibidas en las puertas de una base aérea.

"Esas son las consideraciones que debemos abordar, y son consideraciones muy reales. Conozco las expectativas de nuestra gente, pero es mi responsabilidad asegurarme de que cada peso gastado tenga respaldo y justificación", afirmó.

Informes anteriores sobre el proyecto MRF indicaban que Filipinas había seleccionado los MRF Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72 "Viper" y Saab JAS-39C/D "Gripen".

El presupuesto para el proyecto de adquisición de MRF se sitúa en 61.000 millones de PHP.

El F-16 Bloque 72/70 es el F-16 más nuevo y avanzado en operación hoy en día y es considerado el MRF de cuarta generación probado en combate más avanzado.

Está equipado con avanzados sistemas de radar, lo que le permite mayores capacidades de detección y seguimiento junto con avanzadas armas aire-aire y aire-tierra.

Mientras tanto, el JAS-39 "Gripen" C/D está clasificado como el "avión de combate con roles cambiantes" más confiable disponible en el mundo hoy en día.

La versión "C" es un avión monoplaza, mientras que la versión "D" tiene una configuración biplaza. Este caza de fabricación sueca requiere un mínimo de personal y equipo de apoyo terrestre para operaciones dispersas y puede operar desde carreteras estrechas y sin acondicionar. Además, está equipado con radar, sensores y armas sofisticados. 

( ANP )

Indonesia aprende de Turquía la gestión de AEW&C

El Subjefe del Estado Mayor de la Fuerza Aérea visita la Base Aérea de Konya, Turquía, y aprende sobre los aspectos operativos de AEW&C.

El Subjefe del Estado Mayor de la Fuerza Aérea visita el Centro de Control y Prevención de Ataques (AEW&C) y el Centro de Mando de la Base Aérea de Konya, Turquía (fotos: Havelsan)

Diplomacia aeroespacial y salto tecnológico: visita del Subjefe del Estado Mayor de la Fuerza Aérea a Turquía

En el panorama de defensa moderno, fuertemente influenciado por la supremacía tecnológica, la Fuerza Aérea Indonesia (TNI AU) continúa expandiendo sus canales diplomáticos y de innovación para fortalecer un sistema de defensa adaptativo e integrado.

Uno de los pasos concretos en este marco se realizó a través de la visita del Jefe Adjunto del Estado Mayor de la Fuerza Aérea (Wakasau), Mariscal del Aire TNI Andyawan Martono Putra, SIP, M.Tr.(Han)., quien estuvo acompañado por el Inspector General de la Fuerza Aérea, Mariscal TNI Jemi Trisonjaya, M.Tr.Han., Asrena Kasau Marsda TNI Ian Fuadi y Aslog Kasau Marsda TNI TBH Age Wiraksono, SIP, MA, a la oficina central de Havelsan en Ankara y al Centro de Comando y Alerta Temprana y Control Aerotransportado (AEW&C) en la Base de la Fuerza Aérea de Konya, Turquía.

Esta actividad es parte del compromiso de la Fuerza Aérea Indonesia de absorber las mejores prácticas a nivel global y explorar tecnología de vanguardia que sea relevante para las necesidades operativas de la Fuerza Aérea Indonesia en el futuro.

Durante su visita a Havelsan, el Subjefe de Estado Mayor de la Fuerza Aérea recibió una presentación muy completa sobre los sistemas de Comando, Control, Comunicación, Computadoras e Inteligencia (C4I), simulaciones basadas en IA y sistemas de interoperabilidad que han respaldado la efectividad operativa de la Fuerza Aérea Turca (TAF). Esta revisión es un punto de partida importante para explorar el potencial de una colaboración mutuamente beneficiosa, tanto en el contexto del desarrollo tecnológico como en la mejora de las capacidades de los recursos humanos.

Mientras tanto, la visita a la Base Aérea de Konya proporcionó experiencia de primera mano en la comprensión de los aspectos operativos de AEW&C y los sistemas de control aéreo estratégico. Las interacciones con el personal turco proporcionaron perspectivas valiosas sobre la integración de aeronaves de alerta temprana en un sistema de defensa nacional conectado y con capacidad de respuesta en tiempo real.

Esta visita refleja el espíritu de confianza mutua y el deseo de fortalecer las relaciones entre las Fuerzas Aéreas de los dos países, y al mismo tiempo forma parte de los esfuerzos de la Fuerza Aérea Indonesia para desarrollar una postura de defensa aérea adaptable, moderna y tecnológicamente superior como base de la defensa futura de Indonesia.

( Fuerza Aérea de Indonesia )

MC-55 Peregrine australiano empieza sus pruebas

 

El MC-55A Peregrine australiano comienza las pruebas

El primer y segundo avión RAAF del tipo ISR y EW MC-55A Peregrine se someten a pruebas (todas las fotos: SR Planespotter)

La cuenta @SR_Planespotter vía  Ambos aviones aparecen con marcas RAAF completas, incluida la insignia de unidad No. 10.

En marzo de 2019, el Ministro de Defensa australiano, Christopher Pyne, y la Ministra de Industria de Defensa, Linda Reynolds, anunciaron la adquisición por 1.600 millones de dólares de cuatro aviones Gulfstream G550 modificados. Este avión recibió el nombre de MC-55A Peregrine y formó parte del Proyecto AIR 555. Luego, L3 Technologies (ahora L3Harris) obtuvo un contrato por valor de más de 628 millones de dólares para equipar este avión con capacidades de guerra electrónica aérea de próxima generación. Estas modificaciones incluyen mejoras en la estructura del avión, instalación de sistemas de misión, equipos de comunicaciones seguras y dispositivos de protección personal.

Según Australia, la adquisición del MC-55A Peregrine forma parte de un plan para reforzar sus capacidades ISR (Inteligencia, Vigilancia, Reconocimiento) y EW (Guerra Electrónica), que también pasa por mejorar las "capacidades electrónicas" del E/A-18G Growler. " y mejorar la red de radar operativo Jindalee, que proporciona una amplia vigilancia marítima y aérea de los accesos al norte de Australia. En diciembre de 2024, Raytheon, una subsidiaria de RTX Corporation, recibió un contrato de 590 millones de dólares para producir cápsulas Jammer-Mid Band de próxima generación para equipar la flota RAAF E/A-18G Growler y también para la USAF.

El MC-55A Peregrine tendrá la función de conectar sensores electromagnéticos, reconocimiento electrónico y otras plataformas de ataque en una red, como el F-35A Lightning II de la RAAF, el E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C (Control y alerta temprana aerotransportada) y el E/ Gruñidores A-18G. Este avión estará estacionado en la RAAF de Edimburgo, Australia del Sur (SA). Se espera la entrega del primer avión MC-55A Peregrine a Australia en 2025/2026.

Tailandia quiere modernizar sus SAAB 340 AEW

 

RTAF busca presupuesto para actualizar el sistema de radar de los aviones Saab 340 AEW

SAAB 340AEW de la Royal Thai Air Force (foto: Wiki)

La fuerza aérea busca B40bn para actualizar aviones 

La fuerza aérea está buscando un presupuesto de 40 mil millones de baht para el año fiscal 2024, con el dinero adicional necesario para las actualizaciones y reemplazos esenciales de aeronaves, dijo ayer su comandante en jefe. 

La asignación presupuestaria para la Real Fuerza Aérea Tailandesa (RTAF) para el año fiscal 2023 fue de 36.100 millones de baht. 

En el año fiscal 2024, la fuerza aérea también tendrá que actualizar el sistema de radar en su avión de alerta temprana aerotransportado Saab 340, dijo el jefe. 

Los usos del avión incluyen garantizar la seguridad de los delegados a la Cumbre de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico en Bangkok el año pasado. Su sistema de radar ahora necesita modernización, dijo ACM Alongkorn.

Ver artículo completo  Bangkok Post

Primer MC-55A Peregrine de SIGINT y AEW de Australia

Se ve el primer MC-55A Peregrine de Australia

El MC-55A australiano tiene características de las versiones conformes AEW y SIGINT del G550, así como otras modificaciones únicas (foto: Aaron Perlupo)

El primer MC-55A conocido para Australia se ha visto volando en los EE. UU. desde marzo como parte de un programa de prueba.

La configuración única del avión ISR y EW aerotransportado MC-55A Peregrine de la Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) ha sido revelada por imágenes publicadas en las redes sociales en las últimas semanas.

Se ha observado un MC-55A con el registro civil 'N540GA' realizando vuelos desde las instalaciones de Gulfstream en Savannah, Georgia, desde marzo. Se cree que este es el primero de cuatro aviones de la RAAF, todos los cuales habían sido transportados desde Savannah a Greenville, Texas, hace varios años para ser modificados por el contratista principal L3Harris.

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Chile negocia 2 Sentry AEW con su aliado británico

Singapur despliega aviones de caza e inteligencia en Guam

RSAF Deploys its Fighter Jets and Spy Planes to Guam

RSAF F-15SG and G550 CAEW arrived in Guam (photos : dvids)

The 36th Branch Public Affairs reported that the Republic of Singapore Air Force deployed Anderson Air Force Base, Airmen in Guam, F-16 fighters, F-15SG fighters and a G550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft on May 24, 2021.

The deployment provides bilateral training to aircrow and maintenance personnel to enhance interactivity and cultivate regional partnerships.

“We welcome the deployment of the RSAF and the opportunity to further support this opportunity and bring our relationship capabilities together,” Brig said. General Jeremy T. Sloan, th 36th Wing Commander. “The US-Singapore bond is based on a history of shared interests and shared perspectives.”

The deployment is a continuation of a long-running training exercise in Guam, which had bilateral exercises with the US Marine Corps in the early 1990s and 1990s. Most recently, in 2019, RSAF was assigned to Anderson to conduct training.




“Participating in bilateral training programs with our Pacific partners strengthens our commitment to the US-India-Pacific region and enhances our joint strength,” Sloane said. “These exercises also reaffirm our ability to achieve multi-power and gain professional competencies from the Indo-Pacific front.”

In December 201, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Asper and Singapore Defense Minister Ng Ing Hein signed a non-binding memorandum establishing a Singapore Air Force permanent combat training unit in Guam. The training attendance, which will begin around 202, includes about a squadron of aircraft and allied personnel, and includes the construction of support facilities for hangars, aprons and detection footprints. The Singapore combat presence in Guam provides more training and support opportunities to improve the mutual capabilities of our Air Force and strengthen US-Singapore defense ties.

RSAF also operates at other US Air Force bases. The 525th Fighter Squadron flew from F-1 Luke Luke AFB, Arizona; The 828th FS flies F-15SGs from Mountain Home, Idaho; And RSAF operates an AH64 64D helicopter from Silverbell Army Heliport in Marana, Arizona.

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Australia y USA desarrollarán una plataforma AEW

Australia and US Sign Agreement on Development of Airborne Multi-Platform EW Project

Raytheon Learjets currently provide EW training services to the ADF (photo : AustralianAviation)

Airborne Multi-Platform Electronic Warfare Project Arrangement

United States Department of Defense and Australian Department of Defence have established an international agreement concerning the cooperative development of Airborne Multi-Platform Electronic Warfare capabilities (AMPEW Project Arrangement).

Personnel from the United States and Australia are continuing to engage daily to develop technologies under the six year agreement.

Head of Air Force Capability, Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts AM, CSC said the agreement builds upon the long history of close collaboration.

“The AMPEW Project Arrangement establishes a cooperative project to jointly design, develop, test, and demonstrate dynamic multi-platform electromagnetic manoeuvre warfare resource allocation management (EMW RAM) tools and decision aids,” Air Vice-Marshal Roberts said.

“The primary objective is to decrease aircrew cognitive workload and automate Command and Control of manned and unmanned EW systems from stand-in to stand-off ranges.

“The Project Arrangement serves as the mechanism under which the United States Navy and Australia are executing the EMW RAM Coalition Warfare Program project and Future Naval Capability.

“This is a partnership between Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division Office of Naval Research; Naval Air Systems Command; Royal Australian Air Force; Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group; and Industry for both the US and Australia.”

The parties will jointly undertake studies to identify future cooperative development opportunities directed toward increased airborne multi-platform EW capabilities.

Ministerio de defensa de Australia

Australia reemplazará sus AEW Wedgetail a partir de 2030

Replacement of the RAAF Wedgetail Fleet will Begin in 2030

In 2030 two of six Wedgetail will enter the age of 20 years (photo : ADF)

Details emerge on Australian Wedgetail replacement

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has confirmed some of the broad outlines of the replacement of the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW and C) aircraft.

A DoD spokesperson told Janes that the Wedgetail Replacement project, designated AIR7002 Phase 1, will commence in 2029. At that point the programme “is designed to begin scoping and risk reduction studies, informing potential platform replacement and technology options for the E-7A [Wedgetail]. The replacement of the [E-7A] Wedgetail fleet will begin in the second half of the 2030s.”

The DoD is currently progressing a capability upgrade for its existing fleet of E-7A Wedgetail aircraft under the AUD2.3–3.5 billion (USD1.6–2.4 billion) project AIR5077 Phase 6 for approval by the government. According to the spokesperson, once the government approves AIR5077 Phase 6 work can begin to define AIR7002 Phase 1 capability life-cycle milestones such as initial operating capability and full operating capability. Following the completion of the AIR5077 Phase 6, which is anticipated for 2028, details for the E-7A project are expected to be released to the defence industry.

The result of these scoping studies in the future will help to understand the extent of the Australian Defence Force’s airborne command-and-control (C2) requirements, which will help “to determine the best way to deliver these effects,” in addition to the number of aircraft. The 2020 Force Structure Plan also recognised the need for an increase in the RAAF’s AEW and C fleet from the current six aircraft.

Jane's

SAAB provee su primer GlobalEye para EAU

Saab delivers the first GlobalEye

Air Recognition


Saab delivered the first GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System aircraft to the United Arab Emirates on 29 April 2020.


GlobalEye provides air, maritime and ground surveillance in a single solution (Picture source: Saab)

The United Arab Emirates has ordered three GlobalEye aircraft, with the initial contract signed in late 2015. In November 2019 the country also announced its intention to complete a contract amendment for the purchase of an additional two systems.

“The delivery of the first GlobalEye is a major milestone for Saab, but also an important step in the history of airborne early warning and control. We have set a new standard for the market and I am proud to say that we have delivered the most advanced airborne surveillance solution in the world to the United Arab Emirates”, says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.

GlobalEye is Saab’s new airborne early warning and control solution. It provides air, maritime and ground surveillance in a single solution. GlobalEye combines Saab’s new Erieye Extended Range Radar and a range of additional advanced sensors with the ultra-long range Global 6000 aircraft from Bombardier.

Gulfstream G550 convertidos en activos AEW para la RAAF

Modifications Under Way on RAAF’s First Two Gulfstream G550s for Their Electronic Warfare Support Role

The first MC-55A Peregrine is expected to be delivered in 2022 (image : L3 Harris)

Construction of four Gulfstream G550 business jets for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has been completed and external modifications to the first two aircraft for the MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare support configuration are now under way, according to Group Captain Jason Lind, Director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) at RAAF Headquarters.

Modification of the two other ‘green’ airframes that are currently in storage at the Gulfstream factory in Savannah, Georgia, will begin after the first two aircraft are delivered by Gulfstream to L3 Technologies in Greenville, Texas. This will occur within the next 12 to 18 months when the installation and integration of their mission systems will begin, Gp Cpt Lind said.

This work will be managed through the US Air Force’s 645th Aeronautical Systems Group, also known as ‘Big Safari’, based at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The group has extensive experience with the design and development of airborne electronic intelligence capabilities in a classified environment.

The RAAF’s MC-55As will feature a ‘canoe’ fairing under the forward fuselage, an upper fuselage satellite communications antenna, a bulbous rear tailcone fairing housing an integrated electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) turret, and an antenna fairing on the top of the vertical stabiliser, he said.

“I don’t want to go into specifics, but all the modifications to the outer mould line of the aircraft have been used on previous designs, but they haven’t all been used together at once,” added the group captain.

“It doesn’t mean we’re using the same sensors or mission equipment that other folks have used but certainly we’re using the outer mould so that we can leverage off engineering that has already been undertaken.”

Jane's

Lockheed Martin construira 24 APY-9 radares para el Advanced Hawkeye

Lockheed Martin to Build 24 APY-9 Radars for Advanced Hawkeye program

Northrop Grumman has contracted Lockheed Martin’s Radar Sensor Systems market sector to produce an additional 24 APY-9 radars for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program.


AN/APY-9 (Picture source: Lockheed Martin )

The AN/APY-9 radar is an integral part of the Advanced Hawkeye program for the United States Navy’s Surveillance and Theatre Air and Missile Defense (TAMD) missions. The APY-9 provides the enhanced airborne command and control and expanded surveillance for the Navy’s E-2D aircraft. The radar is an all-weather, airborne early warning radar designed to detect small, highly maneuverable targets in the dense littoral and overland environments.

The award, worthing around $600 million, calls for production over an additional five years, with deliveries commencing in 2021. The order will include Lockheed Martin’s new Advanced Radar Processor. Production work will take place in Syracuse and Oswego, NY and Clearwater, FL.

We’re excited to have the opportunity to continue producing APY-9 radars for the Navy’s use on its Advanced Hawkeye aircraft and to continue supporting our customers with performance upgrades on a regular basis [...] The team has performed extremely well to date in terms of delivering all of our APY-9 systems on or ahead of schedule,” said Lockheed Martin’s Airborne and National Surveillance Radar Programme Director, Ken Kaminski.

Australia compra 4 Modified Gulfstream G550 para guerra electrónica

Australia to Get Four Modified Gulfstream G550 for Electronic Warfare Aircraft

Modified Gulfstream G550 aircraft for electronic warfare (photo : Donal Morissey)

New "Peregrine" electronic warfare aircraft for Air Force

Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, today announced the acquisition of four modified Gulfstream G550 aircraft – to be designated the MC-55A “Peregrine” - for the Royal Australian Air Force.

Minister Pyne said the $2.46 billion acquisition would enable Defence to actively strengthen electronic warfare support to naval, air and land forces for operations in complex electromagnetic environments.

"The Peregrine is a new airborne electronic warfare capability that will be integrated into Defence's joint warfighting networks, providing a critical link between platforms, including the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, E-7A Wedgetail, EA-18G Growler, Navy’s surface combatants and amphibious assault ships and ground assets to support the warfighter,” Minister Pyne said.

“The aircraft will be based at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia – yet another piece in a broader Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance precinct being developed at the Super Base, which is already home to our Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. RAAF Base Edinburgh will also serve as the headquarters for our unmanned Tritons and armed unmanned Reaper variant.”

"This capability and the people who operate it will bring Air Force a step closer to becoming a fully networked fifth-generation force and further exploit the joint combat multiplier effects on exercises and operations," Minister Pyne said.

Minister Reynolds said the Liberal National Government remains committed to opening up new opportunities for Australian small and medium enterprises in the defence industry.

“About $425 million will be spent with Australian companies during the acquisition phase of the project, including $257 million to be invested in new facilities at RAAF Base Edinburgh,” Minister Reynolds said.

“There will be further significant opportunities for Australian industry, estimated to be over $2 billion, in the sustainment of the aircraft over the 25 years life-of-type.”

Ministro de defensa de Australia

Finlandia prueba que Rusia interfiere los sistemas GPS

Finland to probe reports of Russia disrupting GPS during NATO drill

Finland's GPS signal was disrupted during NATO's recent military drills and Russia may have been the culprit, according to Finland's prime minister. The apparent jamming also affected air traffic in Norway.



Pilots in Finland and Norway lost GPS navigation signals during recent NATO's large-scale Trident Juncture exercise near Russia's western border.

Speaking to Finland's public broadcaster Yle on Sunday, Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila said that Moscow was likely to blame for the jamming.

"Technology-wise, it's relatively easy to disturb a radio signal, and it's possible that Russia was behind it," he was quoted as saying.



Sipila is known for often piloting his private jet himself for official trips

"We will investigate, and then we will respond," he added. "This is not a joke, it threatened the air security of ordinary people."

The 57-year-old Sipila, who is also an experienced pilot, said that the incident would be treated as a breach of Finnish airspace.

The goal of the alleged Russian interference was "to demonstrate the capabilities for such actions," he said.

Looking across the border

The disturbance targeted the Finnish region of Lapland and parts of Norway near the border with Russia.

The regional Wideroe airline confirmed its pilots had experienced GPS disruptions. But it said that pilots aboard civilian planes have several contingency systems to fall back when a GPS signal is lost.

Sipila's comment came four days after NATO forces ended their two-week Trident Juncture exercise. Operations took place in Norway, parts of Finland and Sweden, the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea and involved some 50,000 participants.

Despite Finland not being a NATO member, soldiers from the Scandinavian country also took part in the drill, a decision that angered Moscow. Finland shares a 1,340 kilometer (833-mile) border with Russia.

Last week, Norwegian media outlet Barents Observerreported on the loss of GPS signals in parts of Norway's airspace. The Oslo authorities have already accused Russia of disrupting the navigation system during Russia's Zapad-2017 drills.

DW

(Aparentemente) 2 Gulfstream G550s para Australia

DoD Contracts Two Gulfstream G550s for FMS Customer, Likely Australia

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Australia has a requirement for up to five G550 aircraft to be converted into special mission platforms by L-3. To date, contracts for four of the 'green' airframes have been awarded. (photo : Gulfstream Aerospace)

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has contracted two ‘green’ Gulfstream G550 business-jet aircraft to be converted into special mission platforms for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer, most likely Australia.

A USD83 million contract was awarded to L-3 Communications on 21 June to procure the two aircraft. The award, which was granted by the 645th Aeronautical Systems Group (ASG) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is set to run through to August 2021. The 645th ASG, commonly known as ‘Big Safari’, is responsible for the rapid procurement and fielding of new weapons systems, sensors, and platforms for domestic and international operators.



Australia's new Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare (AISREW) platform based on the Gulfstream G550, will probably look like this. (Photo: Gulfstream)


In June 2017 the DoD approved the sale to Australia of up to five G550 aircraft fitted with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and electronic warfare (EW) mission systems, with integration work to be carried out by L-3 in Greenville, Texas. A contract for the procurement of the first two ‘green’ aircraft for conversion was awarded in January 2016, with this latest awarded being for a second two. The total value of the procurement if all the options are exercised is USD1.3 billion.

Se completa modernización de AWACS E-7A australianos

Boeing Completes First Stage in Major Upgrade for Australia’s E-7A Fleet

RAAF E-7A Wedgetail 

The first phase of upgrades to Australia’s E-7A fleet has been completed, paving the way for a suite of world-first modifications to enhance its capability as a key military asset for the Australian Defence Force and allied partners.

Under the Wedgetail AIR 5077 Phase 5A program, Boeing Defence Australia is leading a global Boeing team to deliver structural and software upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force’s Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) fleet.

The on-time completion of the first stage of Phase 5A equipped the fleet of six aircraft with satellite position broadcast technology and the latest version of a traffic collision avoidance system. These upgrades will keep the aircraft compliant with mandated changes in the civilian environment.

The Wedgetail upgrade program is a key element of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) strategy of becoming an integrated fifth-generation force, said Trevor Smith, Phase 5A project manager for the ADF.

“The changes being made to Australia’s Wedgetail fleet will allow us to share large amounts of strategic and tactical data more easily in a battle space environment,” Smith said. “Being able to quickly exchange information, such as the location of threats, with our allies and across different platforms means we can combine potent capabilities more effectively during joint operations.

“The Wedgetail is the centerpiece of our national air defense capability, and it continues to be a critical asset in protecting our warfighters in missions and exercises overseas.”

BDA’s general manager of Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Scott Carpendale praised the efforts of the global team in delivering the first round of upgrades on schedule.

“The Wedgetail program demonstrates the strength we bring to our international customers when we operate as one Boeing,” said Carpendale.

“Our Australian team worked closely with Airborne Surveillance Command & Control organisation in Oklahoma City to deliver the updates and that relationship allowed us to draw on the expertise of our people across the globe.


“Phase 5A is delivering world-class support and global AEW&C capability for our Australian customer and they are extremely happy with the result.”

Fuente: Boeing

Filipinas adquiere dos Grand Caravan para inteligencia

Grand Caravan ex ISR Aircraft of the 300th Air Intelligence Wing of PAF

Grand Caravan ISR of the PAF 

The two US-built Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft of the 300th Air Intelligence Wing of the Philippine Air Force was modified to carry out intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

MILITARY AIRCRAFT MISSION CONFIGURATION

The aircraft is capable of operating in two different configurations. These configurations are as follows:

– .ISR Configuration –EO/IR sensor, L3 CSW ATE System, Harris RF-7800M-MP Multiband Networking Radio, Harris RF-7800H-MP HF Radio, ASOC, equipment rack and sensor operator/observer seats (Qty: three (3) each of the Yingling VLS style).

– Passenger Configuration –eight passenger seats (as provided with the commercial configuration, per USG provision to the Contractor). The aircraft cabin reconfigurable between the ISR and Passenger configurations within three (3) hours by two (2) trained personnel.

Its powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada engine delivers 867 horsepower of dependable payload performance and superior efficiency.

Max Range: 964nm
Max Cruise Speed: 195 Ktas
Useful Load: 3,693 lb
Takeoff Ground Roll: 1,399 ft

PLENTY OF MUSCLE
The ultra-efficient 867-horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140 engine provides class-leading cruise speed, payload and range.

ICE PROTECTION
Certified with the optional TKS ice protection system for flight into known icing.

ROUGH-FIELD READY
Large, rough-field tires and rugged landing gear allow you to operate from grass, gravel and even more rudimentary runways.

GRANDER CARGO
Wide loading doors allow easy access. An optional cargo pod offers 111 cubic feet of additional storage space.

UPGRADED FLIGHT DECK

Enjoy a spacious cockpit powered by the latest technology — the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite. Managing the flight deck has never been easier with an improved graphical interface, more powerful hardware, higher-resolution displays and added functionality for increased situational awareness.

• GDU 1050A Pilot and Copilot Primary Flight Displays (PFD)
• GDU 1050A Multifunction Display (MFD)
• GDC 72 Dual Air Data Computer (ADC)
• GEA 71 Engine/Airframe Unit
• GRS 79 Dual Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)
• GMA 1347 Single Audio System with Integrated Marker Beacon Receiver
• GTX 335R ADS-B Out Transponder
• Garmin Relative Terrain/Obstacles
• Garmin FliteCharts
• Garmin SafeTaxi
• Integrated VFR Sectional Charts
• IFR High and Low Altitude Charts with Auto/Day/Night Modes
• KN-63 DME
• Artex ME-406 Two-frequency (Non-nav Interfaced) ELT with Remote
Switch and Monitor Light
• Avionics Cooling: Two Cowl Deck Fans and Three Display Fans
• PA System with Aft-cabin Speakers
• Four-passenger Cabin Intercom with Headset Jacks

Update

Israel y Rusia construyen un AWACS para India

Israel and Russia are building aircraft for India
IDRW
SOURCE: aviaport.ru.



Indian Il-76 AWACS at the Tashkent factory in May 2005

Israel and Russia have started creating two aircraft for Airborne Early Warning and Control for India. Work has already started in Taganrog, where they are installing Israeli radar on an IL-76.

The Military Gazette wrote that Israel and Russia have started creating two aircraft for Airborne Early Warning and Control for India. This is the joint project called Falcon – an airborne early warning radar system created by Elta, installed on the IL-76 aircraft manufactured by the Ilyushin Company.

Back in 2004, India signed a contract for the delivery of three of these aircraft, which were delivered in 2009-2011. Work on the creation of another two new aircraft is being carried out under an option provided for in this contract. As the publication noted, Israel purchased two IL-76 airframes from Uzbekistan. Russia, for its part, acquired two mostly completed IL-76 platforms from the Chkalov Aviation Production Association (now the Tashkent Mechanical Plant) in Tashkent. The aircraft frames were brought from Tashkent to the Beriev Aviation Scientific-Technical Complex in Taganrog, where they will be custom finished by the Israeli side, and where Israeli radar will be installed.

According to the web portal IzRus, in October 2012, the Commander-in-Chief of Indian Troops and President of India Pranab Mukherjee presented a postage stamp in honor of the 80th Anniversary of the Air Force of the country, on which the Falcon aircraft was depicted. As the Indian newspaper The Daily News reported back then, this system “multiplied the defensive power of the country”, and therefore it deserved to be immortalized on a postage stamp.

¿Puede el PAK-FA desarmar electrónicamente a cualquier enemigo?

El PAK-FA tendrá un sistema que dejará indefenso cualquier objetivo


Días después de 12 simulaciones de ataque* de un bombardero ruso Su-24 al destructor estadounidense Donald Cook, Rusia anuncia que el prometedor cazabombardero ruso T-50 (PAK-FA) tendrá el nuevo sistema de guerra electrónica Guimalái (Himalaya).


La noticia sobre el nuevo sistema de guerra electrónica la dio el consejero delegado de la empresa rusa Signal, fabricante de este equipo, Alexánder Lógvinov.

Sin embargo, Lógvinov evitó aclarar los plazos de suministro y la cantidad de sistemas que se han solicitado.

Ya se conocía que la empresa Sukhoi había entregado a la Fuerza Aérea rusa el primer prototipo del T-50 para las pruebas estatales. Se estima que la primera fase de estas pruebas finalizará en 2015 y en 2016 la primera serie de aeronaves llegará a la Fuerza Aérea.

Hasta la fecha, el Ministerio de Defensa ruso ha hecho un primer pedido de 60 cazas furtivos T-50. La demanda total de la Fuerza Aérea rusa de aviones de este tipo se estima en 150-200 unidades.

Guerra electrónica: ¿por qué se da tanta importancia a este evento?

El sábado de 12 de abril de 2014 un bombardero Su-24 de la Fuerza Aérea rusa realizó vuelos rasantes sobre el destructor estadounidense Donald Cook que acababa de entrar en el mar Negro en relación con la crisis de Ucrania equipado con un novísimo sistema antiaéreo y armado, entre otros, con misiles de crucero Tomahawk. El lunes, 14 de abril, el Pentágono emitió una declaración, y el coronel Stephen Warren hizo una serie de comentarios al respecto.

Warren calificó las maniobras del avión ruso (que no portaba armas en sus pilones exteriores, cosa que vieron los marineros del buque) de aterradora e inaceptable, ya que desmoralizaron a la tripulación de la nave e impactaron negativamente en el clima psicológico general.

Unas declaraciones tan cargadas de emoción, casi histéricas, hicieron que varios expertos pensaran en algo muy extraño detrás de ese incidente, por cierto, bastante frecuente entre las flotas que no son “amigas”. Y es verdad: ¿cómo pudo haber “desmoralizado” a la tripulación de un buque especializado en defensa antiaérea este veterano avión ruso, desarrollado en la época soviética, y encima desarmado?

Los expertos casi coinciden en la respuesta, que incluye también un topónimo al igual que Guimalái: está vez se trata de Jibiny (o Hibiny, macizo montañoso en el norte de Rusia), el más avanzado sistema de guerra electrónica ruso que se instala en aviones de combate y que se usó en el Su-24 durante las recientes maniobras realizadas en Buriatia, este de Rusia.

En la red circulan especulaciones de que el Su-24, al llegar a la proximidad inmediata del Donald Cook, puso en marcha el sistema Jibiny y toda la defensa antiaérea del destructor quedó fuera de servicio.

La indefensión y la conciencia de la propia debilidad contra eventuales ataques aéreos explicarían que 27 personas de la tripulación solicitaran la baja en el servicio.

Russia Today en Español, 25-04-2014

Actualidad RT

FAA: Desde el 14 de Julio, el VR-24 reemplaza al VR-21

Fuerza Aérea Argentina recibe un Learjet 35



El día 14 de julio, la Fuerza Aérea Argentina recibió un avión Learjet 35A Puertas (registro VR-24, EXC-GVGH, c / n 34A-395). El avión, producido en 1981, tiene la intención de recuperar las habilidades perdidas con la eliminación gradual de los Boeing 707 de registro VR-21. El nuevo Learjet (autor de la foto) tiene un rango de COMINT, un comando de la estación de gas, lo que hace ELINT y - electrónicamente hablando - más capacidad que su predecesor. (Juan Carlos Cicalesi)

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