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Seoul to launch second phase of F-X project in 2021

Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 by alert5

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a report presented to the National Assembly for a parliamentary audit that the country will launch the second phase of the F-X project in 2021.

A Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning II banks left during a refueling mission March 15, 2019, in Ariz. The aircraft’s electronic sensors contain the Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (DAS), a system that provides pilots with situational awareness in the area surrounding the aircraft for enhanced missile and aircraft warning, and day/night pilot vision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Philippine DND confirms purchase of C295 and G280 for command and control missions

Posted on October 8, 2019 by alert5

The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has confirmed that the country is buying a C295 and G280 for command and control missions.

flybyeigenheer [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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RTAF to begin search for new fighter to replace F-16A/B fleet

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by alert5

The Royal Thai Air Force intends to replace its F-16A/B fleet at Wing 1 and a committee will soon be formed to draft the Concept of Project Requirements (COPR).

Capt Joshua Gunderson [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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An army in Southeast Asia is getting a comprehensive, multi-layered array of UAS

Posted on October 7, 2019 by alert5

Elbit Systems announced on Oct. 6 that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $153 million to supply an Army of a country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive, multi-layered array of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The contract will be performed over a 22-month period.

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Ronald Reagan CSG, Boxer ARG operate together in South China Sea

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by alert5

The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group joined forces to conduct security and stability operations in the South China Sea, a press release from the U.S. 7th fleet says.

191006-N-VI515-0567 SOUTH CHINA SEA (October 6, 2019) Ships from Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conduct breakaway maneuvers while sailing in formation during security and stability operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest numbered fleet in the world, and the U.S. Navy has operated in the Indo-Pacific region for more than 70 years, providing credible, ready forces to help preserve peace and prevent conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erwin Jacob V. Miciano)

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