The RAF will send its last Nimrod R1 signals intelligence aircraft to Afghanistan later this year. Continue reading “Nimrod R1 SIGINT to make last deployment to Afghanistan”
Pentagon’s plan to upgrade Afghan air base near Iran may rile the country
The Pentagon has request for $131 million to upgrade the Shindand Air Base in Afghanistan. The base is just 20km from the border with Iran and move is likely to upset the country.
USAF official says Washington evaluating Taiwan’s F-16 request
Bruce Lemkin, deputy under secretary of the U.S. Air Force for international affairs, told the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission that the Obama administration is evaluating whether to upgrade Taiwan’s existing F-16 A/B fighters or make the F-16C/D available to the island.
CSBA’s AirSea Battle concept
The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments has offer its AirSea Battle concept to counter China’s attempt to limit U.S. air and maritime freedom of maneuver and access in the western Pacific. DoD Buzz has the explanation.
Philippine to get 18 new SF260s on Jul. 2
The Philippine Air Force will have 18 new SF260s delivered on its anniversary on Jul. 2.