The news was first reported by Pakistan's 'Dawn' media group on Tuesday, citing local diplomatic and congressional sources. It claimed the moves were being spearheaded by increasingly anti-Pakistani/pro-Indian lawmakers, naming and quoting Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, and Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, Calif., as examples.
The proposed deal was first revealed in November 2015, with a formal FMS notification made in early December.
Mmm... is Pakistan an ally in 'the war against terror' or not?
By: a89
- 13th January 2016 at 16:39Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Russian Aerospace Force Continues to Update MiG-29 Fighter Fleet
Heading is not very clear. The MiG-29SMTs recently received were built from stored components, and were not aircraft in service. VKS has acquired many more Flankers than Fulcrums in recent years.
Mmm... is Pakistan an ally in 'the war against terror' or not?
It's a very interesting news since it came somewhat related to Fort Worth and Palmade. It seems to be a powerful incentive for a move and we might see already the answer (and a turning point?):
Pakistan announces 'several' arrests over attack in India
The government announced [that] an investigation into the incident has made "considerable progress," leading to the arrest of several individuals from the Jaish-e-Mohammad militant group. All six militants who took part in the attack were killed by Indian forces.
That is going make a news search very hard on google!
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By: MSphere
- 14th January 2016 at 10:58Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Due to budget constraints I think the reasonable option would be some second hand Tranche 1 machines which were offered to Peru (from Spain) some time ago.
Can't see them buy a factory fresh Tranche 3 with AESA, to be honest..
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By: Y-20 Bacon
- 14th January 2016 at 11:08Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Well, well, well Vietnamese Typhoons.
That is going make a news search very hard on google!
interesting no Rafale on the list. that's rare as many countries tend to seek relations (including weapons) with their former colonial masters. i.e India and UK, China with Russia, etc.
Gripen is probably the most appropriate, but the US and Typhoon will give them a better political connection perhaps.
Vietnam stands to benefit the most out of TPP, maybe they will go American.
By: Spitfire9
- 14th January 2016 at 14:31Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Requirements for New Fighter Jets Are Being Redrawn, Canadian Defence Minister Says
The requirements for Canada’s next fleet of fighter jets are being redrawn as part of a thorough defence review ordered by the new Liberal defence minister.
Harjit Sajjan said his department is looking at the procurement of military equipment, the size of the Canadian Forces and the theatres where they operate.
“We will consult with the public, through MPs, committees, stakeholders and think-tanks, so that we have a vision in line with our foreign policy objectives,” he said in an interview Tuesday.
By: Spitfire9
- 14th January 2016 at 15:09Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Air Force to Delay A-10 Retirement, Thanks to ISIS
Air Force officials say they still need to retire the A-10 to make room for newer warplanes, but that the calculus for its sunsetting has been thrown off by commanders’ demands for the Warthog now.
I'm confused. I read on this forum how mistaken I was to believe that the Warthog was a better CAS aircraft than F-35. How come commanders want to retain it (and as a result delay F-35 introduction by not freeing up maintenance personnel to cross-train onto F-35)? If the Warthog is inferior to F-35 for CAS, those very commanders should have been clamouring to dump the A-10 ASAP to accelerate the introduction of a superior platform.
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By: BlackArcher
- 14th January 2016 at 18:23Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I'm confused. I read on this forum how mistaken I was to believe that the Warthog was a better CAS aircraft than F-35. How come commanders want to retain it (and as a result delay F-35 introduction by not freeing up maintenance personnel to cross-train onto F-35)? If the Warthog is inferior to F-35 for CAS, those very commanders should have been clamouring to dump the A-10 ASAP to accelerate the introduction of a superior platform.
You might be willing to choose your word carefully. If a MPs, committees, stakeholders and think-tanks hear such from you, Canadians might end-up replacing their 18 with a lot of A10.
Think about it: it's twin engined and has a gun...
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By: Spitfire9 - 13th January 2016 at 14:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
US Congress Moves Against Pakistani F-16 Deal
http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/2016/01/12/us-congress-moves-against-pakistani-f-16-deal/78712710/
Mmm... is Pakistan an ally in 'the war against terror' or not?
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By: a89 - 13th January 2016 at 16:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Heading is not very clear. The MiG-29SMTs recently received were built from stored components, and were not aircraft in service. VKS has acquired many more Flankers than Fulcrums in recent years.
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By: TomcatViP - 13th January 2016 at 17:27 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
It's a very interesting news since it came somewhat related to Fort Worth and Palmade. It seems to be a powerful incentive for a move and we might see already the answer (and a turning point?):
Pakistan announces 'several' arrests over attack in India
Source:
www.myfoxboston.com
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By: TomcatViP - 13th January 2016 at 17:33 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
So, what is it exactly? SAR algorithms, datalinks. Anyone got a clue?
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By: Siddar - 13th January 2016 at 17:42 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
oops wrong thread.
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By: Tango III - 13th January 2016 at 20:29 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Russian Doomsday Planes’ service life is 25-30 years — manufacturer
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By: Tango III - 13th January 2016 at 20:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Boeing tapped for P-8A upgrade as AAS and Harpoon move forward
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By: Tango III - 13th January 2016 at 20:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Airbus Defence and Space and Provincial Aerospace Announce Creation of Airpro SAR Services
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By: Tango III - 13th January 2016 at 20:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Vietnam's Plan to Deter China With Western Jets
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By: BlackArcher - 13th January 2016 at 23:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Russia freezes India out of MTA project- to proceed alone as Il-214
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By: mrmalaya - 14th January 2016 at 10:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Well, well, well Vietnamese Typhoons.
That is going make a news search very hard on google!
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By: MSphere - 14th January 2016 at 10:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Due to budget constraints I think the reasonable option would be some second hand Tranche 1 machines which were offered to Peru (from Spain) some time ago.
Can't see them buy a factory fresh Tranche 3 with AESA, to be honest..
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By: Y-20 Bacon - 14th January 2016 at 11:08 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
interesting no Rafale on the list. that's rare as many countries tend to seek relations (including weapons) with their former colonial masters. i.e India and UK, China with Russia, etc.
Gripen is probably the most appropriate, but the US and Typhoon will give them a better political connection perhaps.
Vietnam stands to benefit the most out of TPP, maybe they will go American.
Posts: 2,626
By: Spitfire9 - 14th January 2016 at 14:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Requirements for New Fighter Jets Are Being Redrawn, Canadian Defence Minister Says
http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/170406/canada-preparing-requirements-for-new-fighter%3A-minister.html
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By: Spitfire9 - 14th January 2016 at 15:09 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Air Force to Delay A-10 Retirement, Thanks to ISIS
http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/170405/us-air-force-to-delay-a_10-retirement.html
I'm confused. I read on this forum how mistaken I was to believe that the Warthog was a better CAS aircraft than F-35. How come commanders want to retain it (and as a result delay F-35 introduction by not freeing up maintenance personnel to cross-train onto F-35)? If the Warthog is inferior to F-35 for CAS, those very commanders should have been clamouring to dump the A-10 ASAP to accelerate the introduction of a superior platform.
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By: BlackArcher - 14th January 2016 at 18:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Russia orders 50 Su-35S fighters
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By: BlackArcher - 14th January 2016 at 18:24 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Russia to fill gap left by An-70 with more Il-76-MD90A airlifters
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By: TomcatViP - 14th January 2016 at 18:53 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
You might be willing to choose your word carefully. If a MPs, committees, stakeholders and think-tanks hear such from you, Canadians might end-up replacing their 18 with a lot of A10.
Think about it: it's twin engined and has a gun...
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By: Tango III - 14th January 2016 at 23:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Exercise Raises Questions About Marine Corps F-35 Plans
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By: Tango III - 14th January 2016 at 23:46 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Malaysia takes delivery of its second A400M