SAAF reveals cause of A109 crashes
Posted in Air Force on January 31st, 2012 by alert5 – Be the first to commentSouth African Air Force chief has explained the causes behind the crash of three A109 helicopters over the years.
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Archive for January, 2012
Israel in danger of losing air superiority
Posted in Air Force on January 31st, 2012 by alert5 – Be the first to commentIsraeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Ido Nehushtan warned that the country’s aerial superiority is in danger as terrorist might obtain sophisticated weapons from neighboring countries.
Iraq unhappy that American drones continue to fly
Posted in UAV on January 31st, 2012 by alert5 – Be the first to commentThe U.S. State Department is using UAVs to patrol over Iraq and that has upset some Iraqi officials.
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No criminal offence in U.S. Air Force casket photo
Posted in Air Force on January 31st, 2012 by alert5 – Be the first to commentThe group of U.S. Air Force airmen that posed with an open casket holding another airman will not be criminally charged. However, they will still face disciplinary punishments.
Royal Navy to replace Seawolf with Sea Ceptor
Posted in Navy on January 31st, 2012 by alert5 – Be the first to commentMBDA has been given a £483 million contract to develop the Sea Ceptor air defense system that will eventually replace the Seawolf on Royal Navy ships.
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Australia to review timetable for 12 F-35s
Posted in Air Force on January 31st, 2012 by alert5 – Be the first to commentAustralia is reviewing its timetable for buying 12 F-35 fighters, Defense Minister Stephen Smith said on Monday.
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Saab expects Swiss Gripen decision to take all year
Posted in Air Force on January 31st, 2012 by alert5 – Be the first to commentSaab is expecting Switzerland to take all year to make a decision on 22 Gripen fighters.
F-35s grounded due to ejection seat problems
Posted in Air Force, Marines, Navy on January 31st, 2012 by alert5 – Be the first to commentSome F-35s are being grounded after it was discovered that the parachutes inside the ejection seats are not properly packed.
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USAF to cut five A-10 squadrons
Posted in Air Force on January 31st, 2012 by alert5 – Be the first to commentFive A-10 squadrons will go as the U.S. Air Force tighten its belt. The squadrons that will deactivate consists of one active-duty, one Reserve and three National Guard units.
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Photos: Iranian F-4s, F-14s escorting Russian Knights
Posted in Air Force on January 30th, 2012 by alert5 – 2 Comments
