September 21, 2011 - Defense Update - Military Technology & Defense News

Carrie Premus (left), 451st Tactical Airborne Gateway hardware engineering contractor, and Reggie Green, 451st Tactical Airborne Gateway payload quality assurance contractor, operate communication equipment on a E-11 aircraft at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2011. The TAG Squadron conducts flying missions in support of 451st Air Expeditionary Wing operations. Photo: Senior Airman Corey Hook,

U.S. Air Force Extends BACN Com-Relay Biz Jets Operations in Kandahar

September 21, 2011 at 22:31 0 comments

The U.S. Air Force has extended the deployment of two E11 Bombardier BD-700 Global Express executive jets operated by Northrop Grumman in support of ground operations in Afghanistan. #43 million will maintain the aircraft in service in Afghanistan until January 2012.

A Boeing F-15E drops a GBU-28 deep penetration bomb on a test flight.

Middle East Defense Update Sept. 21, 2011

September 21, 2011 at 21:42 0 comments

U.S. Delivers GBU-28 Bunker-Busting Bombs to Israel | Airbus Military Delivers First C295 Medium Transport to Egypt | Turkey, Egypt Discuss Possible Export of Anka UAV | Qatar to Buy Six MH-60R Maritime helicopters | UAE to Buy Hellfire Missiles, Link 16 Datalinks | Saudi Arabia to Equip Three Artillery Regiments with U.S. Howitzers | Rafael Fires Spike ER Missiles for Indian Evaluation | Israel defense Forces to Deploy Additional Automated 120mm Mortars | Bahrain to Buy Wireless TOW 2 Missiles

An M-777 155mm howitzer fires at a low ballistic trajectory in Afghanistan. Photo: U.S. Army

Saudi Arabia to Modernize Three Artillery Regiments with M777A2, M119A Howitzers

September 21, 2011 at 21:17 0 comments

Saudi Arabia is seeking to buy M777A2 lightweight, air-mobile howitzer guns from the U.S., three artillery battalions (53 guns) and associated target acquisition and fire locating radars, in an arms package worth about $886 million

While formal request for the upgrade of Taiwan's F-16A/B (Block 20) fighters is still pending, According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the Economic and Cultural Representative Office of Taipei is seeking to sustain continued long-term support of its pilot training program, and logistics support for the 18 F-16 aircraft stationed with the 21st fighter squadron at Luke Air Force Base. Photo:

Pentagon Details Taiwan Air Force F-16 Modernization Plan

September 21, 2011 at 17:02 1 comment

The F-16A/B upgrade package the U.S. offers Taiwan includes the integration of an unspecified AESA radar, helmet mounted cueing system (JHMCS) supporting AIM-9X air/air missiles and advanced electronic warfare and self-protection systems. Targeting pods and precision guided munitions will also enhance the fighters’ air/ground capability.

The Peace-Eye is designed to provide airborne battle-management capability utilizing situational picture generated by the on-board advanced multirole electronically scanned radar that tracks airborne and maritime targets simultaneously, supporting interrogator friend/foe (IFF) and electronic support measures (ESM). Photo: Boeing

Boeing Delivers Peace-Eye 737 AEW&C to Korea

September 21, 2011 at 16:34 0 comments

The first Peace-Eye 737 Airborne early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft was delivered today to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). The aircraft landed at the ROKAF Base Gimhae, the main operating base for the aircraft.

New Telemetry System Improves Missile Test Evaluation

September 21, 2011 at 15:32 0 comments

A new GPS-enabled telemetry system developed by the government team in U.S. Navy Weapons Test Center at China Lake enables highly-accurate, high-rate, three dimensional time, space and position information to be collected during missile fly-out.

Rafael performed successful firing of the Spike ER missile, in compliance with Indian 3rd generation anti-tank missile procurement program. Photo: RAFAEL.

Asia Pacific Defense Update Sept. 21, 2011

September 21, 2011 at 14:49 0 comments

Second Successful Launch of the Indian Shourya Ballistic Missile | Neptune Prepared for Flight | Cyber Espionage Compromises Technical Data at Japan’s Defense Giant | Taiwan developing asymmetrical strategies to deal with China | Taiwan to Invest Half a Billion US$ for Pilot Training Program | China military growth to boost arms sales to Asia | China Launches a New Military Communications Satellite | Boeing Delivers Peace-Eye 737 AEW&C to Korea | BCL to deploy the First Immersive Tactical Trainer in India

EQ-36 Ready for Full Rate production

September 21, 2011 at 13:38 0 comments

Lockheed Martin has submitted its contract proposal for full-rate production of the AN/TPQ-36 (EQ-36) Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar, slated to replace legacy AN/TPQ-36 counter artillery and AN/TPQ-37 mortar locating medium-range radars now in the Army’s inventory.