by Joe Katzman | Nov 27, 2011 | Asia - Other, Europe - Other, France, India, Other Corporation, RFPs, Surface Ships - Other
LPD 14 Trenton,now INS Jalashwa(click to view full) In 2007, India’s amphibious capabilities took a big step forward, as the US Navy transferred the Austin Class LPD USS Trenton [LPD 14] to India. The 16,590t INS Jalashwa [L41] now serves alongside 2 smaller...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 24, 2011 | DID site, USA
It’s that time of year again. For those of you celebrating American Thanksgiving, or who just want a feast, the US Defense Commissary Agency has some tips for cooking turkey, and some recipes. Our big recommendation: if you’re deep-frying your turkey, be...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 24, 2011 | Americas - Other, Asia - Central, Asia - Other, Boeing, Daily Rapid Fire, Europe - Other, France, Laser & EM Weapons, Other Corporation, Thales, Transport & Utility, UAVs, Warfare - Lessons
* Cost-effective procurement: How to break over 500 jihadis out of Kandahar prison, for $20,000. As told by the the operation’s planners to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s “Voice of Jihad.” * DCNS’ Gowind Class offshore patrol vessel...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 23, 2011 | Alliances, Asia - Central, Asia - Other, ECM, Fighters & Attack, Issues - International, Lockheed Martin, Policy - Procurement, Protective Systems - Aircraft, Rumours, Scandals & Investigations, Sensors & Guidance, South Korea, Tanks & Mechanized, UAVs, Underwater Weapons, USA
ROKAF F-15K(click to view full) In late November 2011, South Korea’s left-wing Hankyoreh newspaper reports that a combination of unauthorized examination of an F-15K’s Lockheed Martin “Tiger Eyes” IRST(InfraRed Search and Track) sensor, and...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 23, 2011 | Africa - Other, Airbus, Daily Rapid Fire, Helicopters & Rotary, IT - Cyber-Security, Mines & Countermine-IED, Specialty Aircraft, Transport & Utility
* Libyan lessons learned have made new Airbus A330 MRTT aerial tankers a bigger priority for France, alongside their aging C-135FRs. An interim contract for 5-7 A330 MRTT planes is now expected in 2013. * Rheinmetall Defence and ADS GmbH successfully demonstrate their...
