Day: July 1, 2015

Tu-160 and PAK DA will rely on new astronavigation unit

Posted on July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 by alert5

Radio-Electronic Technologies Concern (KRET) is researching on a new astronavigation unit, designated ANS-2009, for the Tu-160 strategic bomber.

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Naval Pantsir is based on Kashtan CIWS

Posted on July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 by alert5

A promotional poster at the International Maritime Defence Show 2015 shows the configuration of the naval version of Pantsir air defense system.

Photos: Michael Zherdev
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Ka-52K on display at International Maritime Defense Show 2015

Posted on July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 by alert5

Photos: Michael Zherdev
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Su-35S will full air-to-ground weapons load

Posted on July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 by alert5

The Su-35S undergoing flight tests at Zhukovsky was photographed with a full air-to-ground weapons load recently. An earlier photo showed the jet flying with just three KAB-1500L precision-guided bombs. This round, the aircraft has six FAB-500 M-62 500kg general purpose bombs fixed to its wing and fuselage pylons.

Australia orders two more KC-30As

Posted on July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 by alert5

Australia has placed an order for two more KC-30A aerial refueling tankers, increasing the fleet from five to seven aircraft.

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