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A nova visão sueca
http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/20 ... ision.html

Contracto australiano para avião de vigilância de longo alcance está atrasado
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,19600773-2,00.html

USAF aprende a aceitar o C-27J
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairm ... 60627.aspx

Saab estuda novas variantes para o Gripen
http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/20 ... +Saab.html

USAF e US Army juntos para futuro Joint Cargo Aircraft
http://www.defencetalk.com/news/publish ... 006633.php

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Sokol and Irkut Share Yak-130 Airplane Market
Sokol will fulfill orders for the domestic market, in particular for Russia's air force, and Irkut will produce the export variant of the airplane, the general director of the Sokol aircraft plant, Mikhail Shibaev, reported to journalists. According to him, Sokol also will participate in cooperation with Irkut, since some components for the export Yak-130 will be manufactured in Nizhniy Novgorod.  
A year ago, Sokol concluded a contract with the Russian Federation defense ministry for air force delivery of 12 Yak-130 airplanes over a period of 3 years, Shibaev recalled. Four airplanes of an experimental batch are now undergoing tests in the air force, and from 2007, deliveries of a preproduction batch will already have begun, ITAR-TASS reports.
Source: 27.06.06, Vzglyad

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[typhonman]

Parece que o Canadá vai optar pela opção C17+C130J.

Podia ter sido feito o mesmo em Portugal, por exemplo a frota de C295 poderia ser "substituida" por helicopeteros de transporte pesados, ou então comprar mais EH101.

Ficando a missão de fiscalização das pescas/SAR toda concentrada no EH101, isto sem retirar o P3C da vigilância maritima.

Uma dupla de 3 C17+6 C130JJ30 não estaria nada mal.

Para além do Canadá, a Austrália também já optou pelo aparelho e o UK parece que vai comprar os 4 aviões alugados assim como adquirir mais 3 ou 4 aviões complementares. Já ouvi falar na hipotese C17+C130J, mas não sei se vão ter coragem de abandonar o A400M.
Assim sendo o UK ficaria com 3 frotas de transporte.

Já ouvi falar da Itália como candidata, mas não arranjo confirmação em lado nenhum.

[Marauder]

EUA vão integrar novo armamento nos B-52 por 150 milhões de dólares
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/200 ... /index.php

Canada vai-se juntar ao clube anglófono do C-17?
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/200 ... x.php#more


Interessante...

Russos alugados ameaçam C-17
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairm ... 60628.aspx

3 C-27J para Bulgária por 75 milhões (não é novidade)
http://www.segurancaedefesa.com/C27J2Lituania.html

Problemas com os custos do F-22 segundo estimativas do Department of Defense
http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/S ... D&keyword=

L- 159 Effective for 21st Century Threats
(Source: Aero Vodochody; issued June 26, 2006)
In Medellin, Colombia, at Colombian Air Show, AERO Vodochody a.s. presents its flagship – the L-159 Combat and Training System which is supported on site by the Czech Ministry of Defense and the Czech Embassy in Bogotá.  
 
The AERO L-159 multi-role light combat aircraft is actively promoted in Colombia since it can effectively contribute to the demanding Fuerza Aérea Colombiana missions: "Execute and keep the air space dominion and execute air operations that contribute to defense of sovereignty, independence, national territorial integrity and constitutional order."  
 
An L-159 pilot can prepare and operate this user-friendly aircraft himself with no ground support. The L-159 can take off from any prepared or unprepared airstrip, during the day or night, in any weather regardless of wet or dry, hot or cold, windy or calm. A glass cockpit, equipped as the latest generation of fighters, is protected by advanced armor, Head-Up and Multi-Function Displays or Hands-On-Throttle-and-Stick concept. This gives the pilot complete confidence to successfully complete any FAC mission required of him.  
 
Moreover, the L-159 can also fulfill recce missions using the latest technology deployed through various types of sensors. The pilot is protected by a self-defense system and escape system, based on the VS-2 lightweight ejection seat. Multi-mode radar capable of a variety of air-to-air, air-to-ground or air-to-sea modes provides him with exceptional situational awareness.  
 
The L-159 is capable of carrying a wide range of weapons, including bombs, rockets, guns or missiles which allow the pilot to effectively destroy air, ground or sea targets. The subsonic aircraft configuration together with best-in-class high-performance Honeywell/ITEC F124 turbofan engine is well suited for conditions typical for Colombia.  
 
The L-159 has superior maneuverability and take-off performance even in the most difficult high temperature/thin air conditions of Colombian air fields. Its performance under these extreme conditions makes it much better suited than supersonic fighters to support required FAC missions. It is capable of slow speed high angle of attack marine/ground close air support type missions and its 500 knots top speed and 10,000 ft per minute climb rate enables the pilot to also effectively chase and intercept high speed airborne targets.  
 
The L-159 represents a family of advanced light combat and training aircraft, which mates AERO's long-term experience in development of jet training and light combat aircraft with the latest technological advances in avionics and engine development.  
 
However, the L-159 does not include only the aircraft. AERO offers the complete L-159 Combat & Training System, featuring its Advanced Training System, including Ground Based Training, Integrated Logistic Support, Mission Planning and Debriefing Aids and further Extended Operational Support.  
 
In a world where new threats (terrorism, local insurgencies, guerilla warfare, drug trafficking etc.) present serious security problems, the NATO-compatible L-159 meets the needs of countries that wish to build a modern, balanced and affordable air force.  
 
With a well-established service record in the Czech Air Force, the L-159 aircraft successfully participated in international military exercises (NATO Air Meet, Clean Hunter, Flying Rhino, etc.). The L-159 managed to defeat supersonic "adversaries" in mock-up combats and received positive ratings (e.g. at NAM in Turkey, the L-159 was evaluated as the most reliable aircraft of the whole exercise).  
 
AERO Vodochody knows how the security of Colombia is important for the Colombian Government and is ready to offer the complete solution for FAC combat and training needs.

fonte defense-aerospace.com

Pessoalmente, gostaria de ver o L-159 ou o Yak-130 como substitutos do Alpha Jet , quando este se retirar…

[Sintra]

Finalmente parece que o Paquistão vai receber Viper´s novos, 16 inicialmente mais uma opção de 18, mais um MLU para os 34 que lhes restam e ainda um pacote de armamento, por um valor que pode chegar aos 5 BILIÕES de dólares, subitamente os Typhoons, Rafales e outros F35 parecem baratos por comparação...

http://www.f-16.net/news_article1869.html

Cumprimentos

[Luso]

Com os preços incomportáveis dos novos caças não me admiraria nada que alguém começasse a fazer alterações à célula e outras coisas para dar mais capacidades aos velos f16, F18 e F15.
O próprio F15 teria já uma versão melhorada (MANX) para servir de backup caso o F22 falhasse, se é que já é um sucesso.
Tirem as derivas, novos aviónicos, motores...


Foto: F15 ACTIVE, com motores vectorizados.

[Marauder]

Chile com mudanças a nível de força de caças
http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provid ... ID=5832114

Turquia e Paquistão produzem conjuntamente UAVs
http://www.onlinenews.com.pk/details.php?id=99297

Israel luta por F-22s e F-35s
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htproc ... 60629.aspx

Negócio F-16 US-Paquistão (noticiado ontem pelo Sintra)
http://www.irna.ir/en/news/view/menu-23 ... 155856.htm
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US Congress Notified of Pakistan Fighter Deal

(Source: Voice of America news; issued June 29, 2006)

The Bush administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to proceed with a fighter-jet sale to Pakistan worth up to $5 billion. Pakistan is to purchase as many as 36 new-model F-16 fighter aircraft and may also acquire some used F-16s.  
 
The Congress will have 30 days in which to reject the offer to Pakistan. However that is considered unlikely, since the Bush administration has been consulting informally with key members of the Senate and House for several months and no major objections have been raised.  
 
The State Department said the deal calls for Pakistan to purchase 18 new F-16s with an option to buy 18 more.  
 
The United States will also upgrade Pakistan's existing fleet of 34 old-model F-16s, and the South Asian country would also have the future option of buying 26 used aircraft from U.S. inventories. A munitions package and logistical support for the planes are also part of the deal.  
 
The Bush administration first announced its intention to make the offer to Pakistan in March of last year, as it was also beginning talks on a new strategic relationship with India including help for that country's civilian nuclear program.  
 
A State Department spokeswoman said the F-16 sale is aimed at cementing the U.S. strategic partnership with Pakistan, and will not upset the military balance with India. She said India has its own plans to upgrade its air force, and that the two South Asian powers have a dialogue underway and have reduced tensions over the long-running Kashmir dispute.  
 
The F-16, which has long been on one of the mainstays of the U.S. Air Force, has been upgraded many times since its introduction in 1979.  
 
Pakistan acquired its F-16 fleet in the mid-1980s and had contracted to buy more, but the deal was blocked by a 1989 Congressional ban on arms transfers because of Pakistan's then-covert nuclear weapons program.  
 
The suspended sale of the aircraft, some of which Pakistan had paid for, was an irritant in bilateral relations for many years. But the relationship warmed markedly after the September 2001 terrorist attacks amid cooperation by Pakistan in the war against international terrorism including support for the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan.  
 
The administration's notice to Congress of the F-16 sale to Pakistan came just after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited the South Asian country on Tuesday, though officials here said the timing was coincidental.  
 
The officials said the go-ahead for the sale could have come earlier, but that the Islamabad government delayed the purchase because of the need to focus resources on recovery from the devastating earthquake in northern Pakistan last October.

defense-aerospace.com

3 C-27J para Bulgária (já noticiado ontem)

Finmeccanica: Alenia Aeronautica Signs a EUR 75 Million Contract for Three C-27Js with Lithuania
(Source: Finmeccanica; issued June 26, 2006)
The Lithuanian Republic's Armed Force and Alenia Aeronautica have signed today a EUR 75 million contract for the supply of three units of the new-generation tactical transport aircraft C-27J.  
 
The selection has been made within a bid for the renewal of the current fleet of Soviet-made twin-engine An-26s in service with the Lithuanian Air Force.  
 
The C-27Js will be used for troops and cargo transport, in and out of the national boundaries, within the operational scenarios ruled by NATO, of which Lithuania has been member from 2004.  
 
The delivery of the first C-27J is planned for the end of 2006 while the next ones will be supplied in the 2008 / 2009. The C-27J represents the most advanced new-generation medium tactical military airlifter and will allow the Lithuanian Air Force, engaged in a modernisation campaign, to fully respect the interoperability standards required by the NATO countries.  
 
The C-27J is the only aircraft of its category specifically designed as tactical transport aircraft and thanks to its operational characteristics ensures unique short take-off and landing performances, from paved and unimproved surfaces; full self deployment operations thanks to its APU, Auxiliary Power Unit; full interoperability with other aircraft in service with NATO Air Forces, thanks to the large cargo compartment that allows the use of NATO-standard pallets and to the state-of-the art avionic and self-protection systems, in order to operate in the most difficult operational scenarios.  
 
The Lithuanian choice confirms the C-27J as the most successful aircraft with the new NATO members and strengthens its candidacy in other bids under way in Europe and in America, where the operational performances are the key element to determine its choice by the different Air Forces.  
 
In addition to Lithuania, the aircraft has already been ordered so far by the Italian Air Force (12 aircraft), Greek Air Force (12 aircraft, plus 3 options) and by the Bulgarian Armed Forces (8 aircraft). In the United States, the C-27J runs for the JCA, Joint Cargo Aircraft program, for the renewal of the Army's and Air Forces' transport aircraft fleet, while in Canada it is proposed for the renewal of the Search and Rescue aircraft fleet.  
 
The C-27J is also under evaluation by Australia, Taiwan, Ireland, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and by other countries recently become NATO members, such as Czech Republic, Romania and Slovakia.

Substituição de C-130 americanos “perdidos”

First Special Operations C-130 Combat Loss Aircraft Rolls Out
(Source: US Air Force Warner Robins Air Logistics Center; issued June 27, 2006)
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --- The C-130 Hercules is the workhorse of the Air Force and the Special Operations Command relies on several configurations for their operations. The war in Southwest Asia has resulted in combat loss of aircraft, thus the program name, combat loss replacement.  
 
Congress has mandated three and eventually 12 C-130H2s to be modified and put into service to replace lost aircraft. The aircraft will be designated as a MC-130W.  
 
Total program cost is $380 million with all 12 to be delivered by 2009.  
 
The Warner Robins Air Logistics Center made some 26 system modifications to a C-130H to make it capable to be mid-air fueled and then refuel helicopters mid-air to extend their limited range and conduct the full range of combat and civilian search and rescue capabilities and other missions.  
 
The first combat loss replacement aircraft tail number 286 arrived at Robins for modification October 15, 2004 and will be delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Two more CLR aircraft are expected to be delivered in September 2006 and March 2007 respectively.  
 
The CLR program provides a vitally needed capability to prosecute the Global War on Terrorism.

Contracto helicópteros Indianos: BellVsEurocopter(EADS)
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full ... _id=132010

Russia testa novo S-80 (civil)

Test of new Su-80 Airplane at Komsomol'sk-on-Amur
On 28 June, a test flight of the enterprise's newest offspring – the Su-80 airplane – was made at OAO Komsomol'sk-on-Amur Yu. A. Gagarin Aviation Production Association (KnAAPO), they reported to an IA Regnum correspondent at the enterprise.  
As the chief of management for the Su-80, Be-103 and Sa-20P programs, Sergey Drobyshev, and Sukhoy civil programs director, in which KnAAPO is included, Vladimir Chernikov, said, production of the Su-80 airplane is a first step into commercial aviation. More than 500 An-24, An-26 and Yak-40 airplanes, which today make up the main part of regional aviation, will be written off in the 2010 - 2015 timeframe. KnAAPO already is holding discussions with airlines of the Khabarovsk Kray, Kamchatka and Yakutia for the delivery of new airplanes. Knowledge of the enterprise's civil program will allow potential customers to express their proposals for outfitting the airplane.  
The Su-80 in development uses the latest achievements in the area of electronics and design. The airplane has minimal dimensions, high economical efficiency and can be serviced by the crew without utilization of ground systems. The sophisticated aircraft equipment allows flying to any point on earth. Low costs for use of the airplane allow lowering the cost of tickets by 2 –  2 ? times. The airplane is estimated for 26 – 30 seats.  
The Su-80 will cost interested airlines 230 – 280 million rubles. For provision of series deliveries, production of a pre-production batch of airplanes numbering eight units was started into production as soon as certification was obtained. Part of these airplanes as of today are at the component assembly stage of production.  
Production was arranged by its own efforts, without any state financing. More than 1,700,000 rubles already have been spend for production. As the management noted, OAO KnAAPO does not intend to lose the military manufacturing sector, but the introduction of civilian aircraft is a demand of the times.
Source:  28.06.06, Regnum

yahoo military news

Republica Checa modifica 4 L-159

Aero Signed Contract with Czech Ministry of Defence on Modification of Four L-159 Aircraft
(Source: Aero Vodochody; issued June 26, 2006)
On June 26, 2006 AERO Vodochody a.s. (AERO) signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic on modification of four L-159 aircraft.  
 
The subject of the contract is a modification of four at the moment single-seat L-159s into two-seat versions, related spare parts delivery, ground support equipment and documentation, and ground and flight personnel training. The modified aircraft will be delivered to the Czech Air Force (CzAF) during the year 2007.  
 
AERO has already started preparatory work on the basis of the General Agreement on follow-on support service of CzAF L-159 and L-39 aircraft from December 8, 2005.  
 
"This contract represents above all a very valuable reference for successful position of L-159 aircraft on foreign markets. The modification of single-seat aircraft is for the CzAF economically the most advantageous and fastest solution of an order for such a small number of units, maximally utilizing existing components and minimizing purchase of new items. New-built aircraft would be significantly more expensive and their production would take a lot longer," said Petr Klimes, AERO Chairman of the Board and President.  
 
"Primarily, the project allows relatively fast satisfaction of demand of the CzAF for training aircraft of this category and moreover increases chances of the extra aircraft on the market," explained the philosophy of the contract Zdenek Stuchlik, AERO Vice-chairman of the Board and Vice-president of the Military Program.

defense-aerospace.com

Rumsfeld usou informação incorrecta para salvar C-130J

Contracting and Funding for the C-130J Aircraft Program: Executive Summary
(Source: Project On Government Oversight – POGO; issued June 26, 2006)
(EDITOR'S NOTE: "Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld relied on potentially faulty data when he saved Lockheed Martin's C-130J Hercules from cancellation last year," the Washington Post reported June 24 quoting a report by the Pentagon inspector general that partly blamed a poorly written contract for keeping the transport plane alive.  
 
("The Pentagon had recommended canceling the program, which had been plagued by rising costs and questions about its performance. However, an Air Force report to Rumsfeld concluded that it would cost nearly as much to cancel the contract -- about $1.78 billion -- as it would to complete it. That finding, along with intense pressure from members of Congress and ...industry, prompted Rumsfeld to reverse course."  
 
(We publish here the Executive summary of the IG's report, and provide a link to the full report, posted in PDF format on POGO's website.)  
 
 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  
 
Who Should Read This Report and Why? Congressional, civilian, and military personnel involved in managing acquisition programs should read this report to obtain information about commercial item acquisition and contract management. This report discusses problems associated with commercial acquisition, contractor performance, contract modifications, and contract termination of the C-130J aircraft.  
 
 
BACKGROUND  
The C-130J performs the intratheater portion of the airlift mission and is a platform for dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. The Air Mobility Command, Theater Commands, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Air Force Special Operations Command, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard use the C-130 aircraft fleet in peace and war missions. The C-130J aircraft is a medium-range, tactical aircraft and is the newest upgrade to the C-130 fleet.  
 
The DoD Program Budget Decision (PBD) 753, December 23, 2004, called for the termination of the procurement of C-130J aircraft for the Air Force and the accelerated procurement of the remainder of the KC-130J aircraft for the Marine Corps in FY 2006.  
 
On May 10, 2005, the Secretary of Defense determined that it was in the best interest of DoD to complete the multiyear contract based on the estimated costs to terminate the contract.  
 
We performed this audit in response to four allegations made to the Defense Hotline concerning the C-130J Program. The first allegation was that the C-130J termination cost estimate was inaccurate; further, if the estimate was valid, there was a potential for an Antideficiency Act violation. The complainant also alleged that the Government misused funds to support the C-130J commercial venture, the Government funds spent on contract modification P00020 did not relate to new Air Force work requirements, and that the contracting officer did not appropriately evaluate the contractor's performance against contract default provisions.  
 
 
RESULTS  
We substantiated the allegation that the C-130J termination cost estimate was unsupported, and that had the estimate been valid, there was a potential for an Antideficiency Act violation. Specifically, the Air Force acquisition personnel could not support the cost estimate to terminate the C-130J aircraft multiyear procurement contract.  
 
As a result, the Secretary of Defense did not have sufficient termination cost information to determine the cost-effectiveness of continuing or terminating the C-130J MYP contract. In addition, the FY 2006 President's Budget did not include sufficient funds to terminate the Air Force C-130J aircraft procurement and accelerate the Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft procurement if the unsupported cost estimate was valid.  
 
We did not substantiate the allegations that the Air Force C-130J System Program Office misused funds to support the C-130J commercial venture and that the funds for modification P00020 were not used for new work.  
 
We substantiated the allegation that the C-130J System Program Office contracting officer did not appropriately evaluate the contractor's performance against contract default provisions.  
 
The last three allegations discussed relate to a finding in a prior report and are addressed in Appendix B.  
 
 
MANAGEMENT COMMENTS AND AUDIT RESPONSE  
Although no comments were required, the Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition) stated that the PBD 753 implementation cost estimate was based on information that was available at the time the estimate was submitted. Because the C-130J aircraft were procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12, the contractor was not required to provide certified cost data.  
 
The Air Force also stated that there was no potential for an Antideficiency Act violation because the Air Force would have been allowed to fund the program within its Total Obligation Authority. The Air Force acknowledged that the allegation was partially accurate.  
 
The Air Force stated that they did not terminate the C-130J contract for default because they were actively working with the contractor to address shortfalls in meeting the commercial specification that was on contract.  
 
We agree that the Air Force PBD 753 implementation cost estimate was based on the information that was available at the time the estimate was submitted. However, as we stated in the report, because the C-130J aircraft were procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12, the Air Force did not have cost and pricing data needed to perform a valid cost estimate. If PBD 753 had been implemented at the termination cost amounts the Air Force estimated, the FY 2006 President's Budget would not have had sufficient funds to pay for the termination.  
 
Though we agree that the Air Force would have been allowed to fund the implementation of PBD 753 within its Total Obligation Authority to avoid an Antideficiency Act violation, the Air Force should not have entered into a contract that could cost almost as much to cancel as to complete. Also the Government should require the contractor to deliver an aircraft compliant with the contract model specification, yet ten years after the first award in 1995, the contractor was still delivering non-compliant aircraft.  
 
The Air Force's acceptance of the deficient aircraft for such a long period limited its options in enforcement of the contract. This was compounded because the Air Force chose an inappropriate acquisition strategy and used ambiguous and vague contracting language.  

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[Marauder]

Esta notícia é muito importante…o fim dos Canberra ao serviço do RU..serviu com orgulho o seu papel por 55 anos (e ainda falam das nossas FAs)
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairf ... 60628.aspx

Paquistão e os F-16s
http://www.dawn.com/2006/06/30/top10.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006- ... 768982.htm
http://washingtontimes.com/upi/20060703 ... -4205r.htm
http://www.defencetalk.com/news/publish ... 006710.php
http://www.defencetalk.com/news/publish ... 006709.php

Coreia do Sul vai receber 20 F-15K a partir do próximo ano

Korea to Introduce 20 More F-15K Fighters From Next Year
(Source: Korean Overseas Information Service; issued June 30, 2006)
The Ministry of National Defense wants to introduce 20 more F-15K fighters as the Air Forces' next-generation fighter aircraft from next year and it will launch a pilot scheme under which enlisted men and women leaving the military are required to undergo mandatory medical checkups before rejoining society.  
 
The ministry submitted to the Ministry of Planning and Budget on Wednesday (June 28) a draft defense budget for next year containing these among other proposals.  
 
The proposed defense budget, scaled at 24.75 trillion won, was up 9.9 percent from this year's. The cost for improvements in defense capability was set at 6.91 trillion won, up 19 percent, and that for ordinary operations 17.84 trillion won, an increase of 6.8 percent.  
 
Highlights of the proposed defense budget are new projects to introduce sophisticated equipment intended to enhance fighting power as part of national defense reforms, and a raise in the salaries of enlisted service people, and improvements in their food, clothing and barracks to raise morale.  
 
The most notable of the projects is the introduction of more of the next-generation fighter jets. The ministry set aside 29 billion won for next year to secure 20 aircraft. The entire bill for the next-generation fighter project amounts to 2.3 trillion won.  
 
The ministry intends to raise the monthly pay of 65,000 won for a corporal to 80,000 won and the daily meal coverage to 5,000 won from 4,805 won as part of improving living conditions for the enlisted servicemen next year. It also wants to replace the traditional floor bedding in living quarters in 25 Army battalions, 25 living quarters in the Navy and Air Forces and 75 living quarters in posts in the DMZ with beds at a cost of 546.8 billion won.

defense-aerospace.com
Curiosamente o 1º F-15K despenhou-se…

Canada: EADS queixa-se que as regras favorecem a Lockheed Martin (e muito!..Canada não aceita A400 entrar no concurso)
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/new ... 80&k=50365

Fabrico do SU-34 vai começar

Manufacture of New Su-34 Fighter Starts in Novosibirsk
The first example of the super-modern Su-34 of a series ordered by the Russian Federation defense ministry has been assembled as the Novosibirsk V.P. Chkalov Aviation Production Association, they reported to Nakanune.RU at the press service of the AOS Byuro Propagandy" company.
The designing of this fighter bomber began at the start of the 1980s and the first flight of the experimental aircraft took place in December 1993. This project was a gleam in the eye at the V.P. Chkalov NAPO in operational development the following decade in view of the absence of financing, because air force commander-in-chief, Vladimir Mikhaylov, had not yet declared that the Su-34 was supposed to become the basis of tactical aviation's striking power in the coming years. In 2005, defense minister Sergey Ivanov visited Novosibirsk and formulated a concrete task for the aircraft builders: assemble a whole regiment of these aircraft by 2010.
The twin-seat Su-34 strike complex (the "Fullback" by NATO classification), while not looking at the extended time in entering series production, has kept the position of the best combat aircraft in its class in the opinion of specialists. The Su-34's main achievement is considered to be its ability to find, classify and destroy any, including submarine, targets in range up to 2,000 kilometers without refueling. It is no accident that journalists have christened it "the lord of large spaces," ironically renaming the "Fullback" to "Full beck" ((in English)) ("great regards") ((in Russian)).
As a fifth generation combat airplane, the Su-34 is integrated with ground and space support systems (for example, it can use satellite guidance for precision destruction of individual targets) and at the same time it possesses a high level of autonomous electronic and armor protection, successfully overcoming an enemy's active fire resistance and the use by him of jamming. The unfamiliar level of comfort for Russian combat airplanes, the ability to use the whole range of aviation weaponry and ideal maneuverability complete the portrait of this aerial predator, the most formidable in the whole history of worldwide military aircraft construction.
We shall note that the Novosibirsk aircraft builders have  timed the ceremonious rollout of the initial example of the series-built Su-34 from the assembly hall for 30 June. In particular, the V.P. Chkalov NAPO begins to mark its anniversary from this day: 75 years, over which the plant has produced 29,000 combat airplanes.  
((Your friendly translator doesn't get the joke, either, about "Fullback" and "Full beck."))
Source: 29.06.06, Nakanune.RU

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Austrália critica atraso no avião de recolhecimento da Boeing (já noticiado também)
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/642 ... ralia.html

Chile recebe 4 F-16 dos EUA
http://www.mercopress.com/Detalle.asp?NUM=8218

A urgente substituição dos CC-130 canadianos (bom artigo)
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/200 ... x.php#more

US promete à Austrália tecnologia secreta, caso esta compre o F-35
http://canberra.yourguide.com.au/detail ... m=6&y=2006

Bush tenciona renomear o F-35 JSF (talvez Phoenix)
http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/20 ... +next.html

[Marauder]

US vai vender mísseis ao Paquistão
http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articl ... 79589.html

US army e USAF juntos para o Joint Cargo Aircraft (C-27J VS CN235 ou CN295)
http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/S ... 7D&keyword

Jaguares indianos vão receber novo pods de reconhecimento
http://financialexpress.com/latest_full ... _id=132628

Modernização dos “avionics” dos C-130 americanos em curso
http://www.defenselink.mil/transformati ... 0306a.html

Saab envia primeiro de 28 Gripens para a África do Sul
http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/20 ... pens+.html

Novosibirsk Aircraft Plant Upgrading Su-24M Tactical Bomber
The Novosibirsk Chkalov Aviation Production Association (NAPO) is beginning serial upgrade of the Russian air force's Su-24M tactical bombers, they reported at the defense industrial complex.
The Su-24 is one of the most widely produced combat airplanes of the Russian air force. It completed first flight in January 1970. It has been built in series at the Chkalov NAPO since 1972.  Construction of upgraded Su-24M was begun at Novosibirsk from 1979. Series production of all modifications of the Su-24 airplanes was completed in 1993.
In all nearly 1,200 airplanes were built, of them more than 770 are the Su-24M and its modifications. By the end of 1998, Russian tactical aviation had 365 Su-24 and Su-24M bombers at its disposal, and also 80 Su-24MR reconnaissance and Su-24MP electronic warfare airplanes. Moreover, there are nearly 70 Su-24 and Su-24M, and also 25 Su-24MR and MP in the Russian navy.
Source:  03.07.06, Tayga.INFO

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DATE:11/07/06
SOURCE:Flight International

Germany, Italy and Sweden hold project talks on 'Agile' advanced UAV in bid to beat French-led Neuron

Peter La Franchi in London

Germany is discussing with Italy and Sweden the possible launch of a multinational advanced unmanned air vehicle effort that could demonstrate many capabilities years ahead of the French-led Neuron, which is not expected to enter flight testing until 2011.

The German ministry of defence is planning to stage a four-year “Agile UAV in a network-centric environmentâ€￾ project focused on multi-role, high-speed UAVs, using the recently unveiled EADS Barracuda demonstrator.

The invitation to Italy is aimed at involving the Alenia Aeronautica Sky-X demonstrator, while Sweden would participate with the Saab Filur low-observable UAV. The demonstrations may also involve the use of manned aircraft as UAV surrogates. Agile is to be managed by Germany’s BWB defence procurement agency, while the European Defence Agency could play a co-ordinating role.

The formation of national teams for the Agile effort is to be finalised by mid-August, allowing for combined defence agency/industry input into final project planning by the end of this year.

The BWB is proposing a three-phase programme. Phase 0 would start in early 2007 and focus on mission development, simulations and hardware-in-the-loop testing of air vehicles. Phase 1 would see reconnaissance missions demonstrated within Europe by the end of 2008. This would nominally involve a maritime scenario with a 100 x 100km (55 x 55nm) area of operations at a distance of 500km from the UAV’s home base. Phase 2 would see the demonstration of reconnaissance and attack missions by mid-2010.

The project would aim to demonstrate new-generation UAV capabilities ahead of the six-nation, French-led Neuron unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV). Dassault earlier this year signed a deal to co-ordinate the Neuron technology demonstrator programme under a €405 million ($507 million) contract from France’s DGA procurement agency. The partners are Greece, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

The Agile project would be used to support risk reduction for any future common European advanced UAV and possible UCAV development and acquisition effort by identifying capability gaps and developing generic system architectures. EADS says it is supporting the demonstration and is committed to making the Barracuda available.

Meanwhile, Alenia has completed a third flight-test campaign for the Sky-X and plans a fourth campaign to start by mid-August. In the third campaign in May at Sweden’s Vidsel test range the UAV flew at 230kt (425km/h) and an altitude of 10,000ft (3,000m).
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Feira internacional de Farnborough (17-23 Julho 2006)

DAY ONE

Orion HALL UAV mock-up unveiled
Aurora Flight Sciences has unveiled a full-scale mock-up of a hydrogen-fuelled long-endurance unmanned air system (UAS) that it is developing in collaboration with Boeing's Phantom Works.

First Bahraini Hawk 129 handed over
The first Hawk 129 advanced jet trainer for the Royal Bahrain Air Force was handed over at the Farnborough International Air Show.

Lockheed Martin eyes India as source of revenue growth
Lockheed Martin has identified India as a source of additional growth, adding that Washington and New Delhi’s pending Civil Nuclear Initiative is a prerequisite to “potential defence trade opportunities” and future partnerships.

Lockheed Martin executive calls for stronger US government engagement with defence industry
Reinvigorated government and industry partnerships are needed to ensure the US maintains a healthy defence industrial base capable of supporting US global interest, according to a senior Lockheed Martin executive.

Senior US executive warns of "gathering support" for protectionism on both sides of the Atlantic
Lockheed Martin Chairman Robert Stevens has warned that "protectionism may be gathering support" both in the EU and the US.

EADS, DARE join forces for missile warning system development
EADS Defence Electronics has signed a strategic co-operative agreement with India's Defence Avionics Research Establishment for the joint development of a missile warning system for the Indian Air Force.

Medevac upgrade for Swedish Super Pumas
Three Super Puma helicopters of the Swedish Air Force are to be upgraded to medical evacuation configuration.

Ribbon cutting marks opening of US-International Pavilion at the 2006 Farnborough Airshow
The ribbon cutting opening the largest ever US-International Pavilion at the Farnborough Airshow took place at 1000 h local on 17 July, with Tom Kallman of Kallman Worldwide making the opening remarks.

A400M first flight remains on schedule for 2007
Airbus Military remains on track for the first flight of the A400M airlift aircraft by the end of 2007 as activity on the project moves rapidly forward.

Eurocopter seeks partner on ‘super lift’ helicopter development
Eurocopter is looking to find a partner to jointly work to develop a ‘super lift’ helicopter for France and Germany’s armed forces from 2020.

UK reviews airlift mix
Senior Royal Air Force (RAF) officers have launched a review of their ‘airlift mix’ to allow them to establish a clear plan for managing the introduction into service of new aircraft and the withdrawal of old platforms.

EADS expresses frustration on its UK Future Puma proposal
EADS executives have expressed frustration that the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has not yet made a decision on proposals to enhance its battlefield transport helicopter fleet by leasing EC225/725s.

FSTA clears US hurdle
Efforts to move the UK’s delayed FSTA project towards contract award accelerated last month.

EADS urges more military space spending from UK
Jobs would be lost unless the UK space mission is "revamped progressively", the chief executive of the satellite arm of EADS has warned.


DAY TWO

UK chooses BAE Systems to provide Nimrod replacement
UK Defence Secretary Des Browne on 18 July announced that the full production contract for 12 Nimrod MRA.4 maritime patrol aircraft to replace the Nimrod MR.2 has been awarded to BAE Systems.

Raytheon unveils "multi-mission" version of T-6B
Raytheon Aircraft Company has unveiled a proposed multi-mission version of its T-6B basic trainer aircraft with upgraded cockpit protection, Link 16 datalink and sensor payload options.

Northrop Grumman and Selex seal DIRCM partnership
Northrop Grumman and Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems have further strengthened their partnership in the field of Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) systems.

US and UK poised to launch combat ID acquisition programmes
The US Army Marine Corps Board's endorsement of the findings of Exercise ‘Urgent Quest’ may pave the way for combat ID acquisition programmes in the US and UK.

Saab congratulates itself on "fantastic" last six months
Saab has heralded the first half of 2006 as "fantastic", adding that the acquisition of Ericsson Microwave Systems (EMS) will have an effect “on the rest of the company’s future”.

Thales selects Barco for Belgian Air Force C-130 electronic warfare upgrade
Barco has been selected to provide cockpit head-down displays as part of the electronic warfare (EW) upgrade of Belgian Air Force C-130 aircraft.

JSF technology transfer issues resolved, says senior US official
The senior official in charge of the US-led programme to design a next-generation fighter jet says that agreements have been reached with all eight partner countries on technology transfer.

Ultra wins UK Typhoon pod deal
UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft will be equipped with Israel’s Rafael Armaments Development Authority Litening airborne laser targeting pod from 2008.

Russians offer MiG-31s to Middle Eastern customers
MiG and Russian defence export agency Rosboronexport are proposing to supply MiG-31 fighters to a number of Middle Eastern countries.

USMC officials sound bullish note on Osprey
Continuing mechanical and reliability problems with the MV-22 Osprey did not prevent senior US Marine Corps (USMC) officials from offering unwavering support for the helicopter during a press conference at the Farnborough Air Show on 17 July.

US Navy earmarks funding for JSOW Block III
The US Navy (USN) has earmarked funding for the development of the Block III variant of the Raytheon AGM-154 JSOW, Jane's has learned

LogicaCMG to unite UK armed forces’ C2 systems under single network
LogicaCMG has been chosen as preferred bidder for the UK’s the Joint Command and Control Support Programme in a novel procurement process.

Two competitors for Navy UCAS requirement prepare for contract notice
Boeing is facing a team comprising Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin in anticipation of the USN issuing a request for proposals to build its Unmanned Combat Aerial System (Navy UCAS) at some time between this month (July 2006) and early 2007.

Sentinel/ASTOR makes public debut at Farnborough
The latest aircraft for the UK Royal Air Force - the Raytheon Sentinel R.1 - made its public debut at the Farnborough Air Show as part of the UK’s ASTOR system.

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Excelentes noticias para nuestra industria......... yfjhm

Arabia Saudi compra 72 Eurofighter Tifon

http://www.liberation.fr/actualite/economie/199365.FR.php

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Acidente aéreo mata dois pilotos em Rondônia

Fonte: www.defesanet.com.br

Caça peruano, que participaria de exercício militar em Goiás, cai logo após a decolagem

BELÉM. Um caça peruano caiu ontem pela manhã perto do aeroporto Jorge Teixeira, em Porto Velho, capital de Rondônia, e explodiu. Duas pessoas, o piloto e o co-piloto da aeronave, morreram carbonizados. Os militares iriam participar de um treinamento em Goiás, com a participação de mais seis países

O avião A-37 da Força Aérea Peruana caiu por volta das 11h na pista do aeroporto. O caça seria o primeiro de três aeronaves peruanas que iriam até o município de Anápolis, em Goiás, partindo de Rondônia, para se juntar a outros aviões das forças aéreas do Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguai, Venezuela e França, para dar início à Operação Cruzeiro do Sul. Chamado de Cruzex, um exercício militar reunirá cerca de 850 militares brasileiros e 920 militares estrangeiros durante cerca de 12 dias, em Anápolis (GO), Campo Grande (MS), Goiânia (GO), Uberlândia (MG) e Brasília (DF).

Os dois tripulantes tiveram morte imediata, logo após a explosão do avião, que despencou de uma altura de pouco mais de 70 metros, logo após a decolagem, na cabeceira da pista. A aeronave caiu em uma mata que fica ao lado do aeroporto e que separa a pista de pouso de uma movimentada avenida, a Lauro Sodré, utilizada no final de tarde para caminhadas e passeios de ciclistas.

Causas do acidente ainda estão sendo apuradas

O caça abriu uma clareira de cerca de 500 metros quadrados, deixando atrás de si pequenos incêndios, rapidamente controlados pelo Corpo de Bombeiros de Porto Velho. Logo após o acidente, a Base Aérea evacuou e cercou todo o local. Antes de explodir o caça ainda teria batido em um muro que separa o aeroporto da avenida Lauro Sodré.

- Ainda estamos apurando as causas. Não sabemos se o piloto se comunicou antes com o comando de vôo informando algum problema. Sabemos que a aeronave estava abastecida e tudo indica que foi detectada alguma pane no avião, que ainda iremos averiguar - disse o tenente da base aérea, Engler Maciel.

Após o acidente, o espaço aéreo de Porto Velho foi fechado. Aviões que faziam vôos comerciais foram desviados até Rio Branco, no Acre.

Os corpos foram resgatados após uma hora e meia e transportados até o Instituto Médico Legal de Porto Velho.

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Operação Cruzeiro do Sul - CRUZEX III

NOTA À IMPRENSA

A Força Aérea Brasileira lamenta informar que, na manhã deste domingo (20 de agosto), às 11h55 (horário de Brasília), uma aeronave A-37 da Força Aérea Peruana (FAP) acidentou-se logo após decolar do Aeroporto Internacional Governador Jorge Teixeira, em Porto Velho (RO).

No acidente morreram os dois pilotos da aeronave, o Tenente-Coronel MICHAEL EDUARDO QUIROZ PLEFKE e o Major ALDO EMILIO CONSIGLIERI MUÑOZ.

A aeronave da FAP estava se dirigindo para a cidade de Anápolis (GO), a fim de participar da Operação CRUZEX III, um exercício militar combinado com a Força Aérea Brasileira.

A Força Aérea Brasileira iniciou imediatamente os trabalhos de investigação para determinar os fatores que contribuíram para o acidente.

Operação Cruzeiro do Sul (CRUZEX III)
Setor de Comunicação com a Imprensa
(62) 9974-7283 / 9974-7286

Fonte: www.defesanet.com.br

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La Fuerza Aerea Brasileña adquiere/fabricara 50 CASA C-212:

 Sustituto del Bandeirante se fabricará en São Paulo
22 de agosto 2006
Fab va a fabricar 50 aviones en el Campo de Marte con tecnología del grupo europeo Eads Casa.
Ejército del aire Brasileño (FAB) confirmó la elección del turbopropulsor C-212, fabricado por el consorcio europeo Eads Casa, para substi tuir su flota de Bandeirantes. El contrato prevé la adquisición de 50 aviones, que serán montados por el FAB en el Campo de Marzo, zona norte de São Paulo, en un acuerdo que prevé la transferencia de tecnología. Los valores de la compra solamente se revelarán el 15 de septiembre, cuando está prevista la firma del contrato. Por eso participaron del proceso de elección los fabricantes Skytruck, de Polonia, y LET, de la República Checa. El exRepresent de Skytruck y también el representante de LET impugnaron el resultado de la elección.El primero ya entró con una solicitud formal de información y pretende entrar con mandato de seguridad para  intentar cancelar la compra. Aquél no es el primer contrato firmado por el FAB con el Eads Casa. En el último año, el consorcio firmó acuerdo de  700 millones $ que prevé la modernización de ocho aviones P-3 y la venta de 12 aviones de transporte militar C-295. El Pedido de la Aeronáutica informó de que la elección de  Casa se dio por "un conjunto de condiciones operativas y técnicas". La previsión del FAB es de que el primer avión comience a producirse  este año. Inicialmente, el Gobierno intentó convencer a Embraer que debe modernizarse el proyecto del Bandeirante, pero la sociedad no se interesó debido por el bajo contenido tecnológico. A FAB casi tiene hoy una flota de 100 Bandeirantes, que ya están al final de su vida operativa. Los aviones otorgan ayuda logística a las expediciones militares, además de servicos médicos, remedios y provisiones para la región amazónica. La idea de fabricar el avión en Brasil fue la forma encontrada por el Gobierno para reducir los costes del proyecto, aprovechando la mano de obra del FAB él mismo. Por eso están previstas algunas asociaciones con la industria nacional para la producción de partes . El Gobierno pretende aún atraer sociedades de aviación regional para comprar el avión, lo que podría ayudar a reducir los costes unitarios. C-212 se evalúa en USS 8 millones la unidad. Según fuentes del mercado, a propuesta este se habría reducido para USS 5.2 millones. A propuesta de LET, único de los tres competidores utilizado por sociedades regionales de aviación en el País, este fue de USS 3.8 millones. Se modificó el precio inicial del Skytruck era de USS 4.75 millones, pero a continuación que el fabricante cambió de representante. ExRepresent, Gran Herrero, se ha substituido después de levantar la sospecha, en entrevista en Estado, en mayo, de dónde el proceso selectivo estaba con cartas señaladas y el ganador era la Casa. El representanteDe LET,  Mário Moreira, deploró la decisión. "desgraciadamente, el precio y el coste operativo no fueron preponderantes en la evaluación." No se localizó al representante de Casa.

[JoseMFernandes]

Do EXPRESSO de 26/8/2006:

Avião militar espanhol vai ser construído em Alverca
 
Enquanto espera pelos jactos brasileiros da Embraer, a OGMA vai produzir a fuselagem do C-295 para a EADS/CASA




OGMA faz novo avião

 
 Em vez de jactos da Embraer, a fábrica de Alverca vai produzir o CASA C-295 para ospanhóis
     
   
A OGMA (Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal) vai iniciar, a partir de Setembro, a fabricação de diversos componentes da fuselagem dos aviões de transporte táctico espanhóis CASA C-295. Este negócio acontece ao abrigo do contrato de contrapartidas, no valor de 460 milhões de euros, assinado com o construtor espanhol do Grupo EADS/Airbus pela aquisição das 12 unidades deste aparelho que irão substituir os Aviocar da Força Aérea Portuguesa.

«Numa primeira fase, a OGMA irá ligar os cinco anéis da fuselagem central do aparelho; numa segunda fase, irá montar totalmente o anel onde se situa o trem de aterragem (actualmente, fabricado em Espanha); e, numa terceira fase, prevista para 2007, vai fabricar e montar os cinco anéis», revelou ao EXPRESSO uma fonte ligada ao processo. Para este efeito, a OGMA está a ultimar um investimento numa nave de fabricação, em Alverca, de que resultará a criação de novos postos de trabalho. A OGMA emprega cerca de 1700 pessoas e as suas vendas em 2005 totalizaram 118 milhões de euros.

O contrato para a fabricação da fuselagem do CASA C-295 irá reforçar a componente fabricação da OGMA, a par dos aviões suíços Pilatus (construídos na sua quase totalidade em Portugal) e dos componentes para os helicópteros NH-90, escolhidos para a substituição dos Alouettes franceses. A Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal fabrica ainda componentes estruturais em alumínio e materiais compostos para a Boeing, Airbus, Dassault e Lockheed Martin.

Em Abril de 2005, a CASA (Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA) ganhou o concurso promovido pelo Ministério da Defesa para o fornecimento dos aviões militares que vão substituir os C-212 Aviocar fabricados pela mesma empresa nos anos 70. O negócio ficou fechado por 275 milhões de euros, mas prevendo contrapartidas que ascendem praticamente ao dobro e que beneficiarão directamente empresas como a OGMA (60% do total), Edisoft, EID, Efacec e Empordef TI. Dos 12 aparelhos adquiridos, dez ficarão para transporte táctico e dois serão vocacionados para patrulha marítima e fiscalização de pescas, prevendo-se que os primeiros aviões cheguem a Portugal no Verão de 2007.

A fabricação dos CASA C-295 na OGMA marca, também, a entrada efectiva do Grupo EADS/Airbus na empresa de Alverca, na qual detém indirectamente uma participação simbólica de 1%, adquirida no âmbito da privatização e em total consonância com os 65% controlados pela Embraer. O consórcio criou para o efeito a AIRHolding SGPS, controlada pela empresa brasileira (99%), mas o acordo prevê que a participação da EADS aumente progressivamente para 20% ou 30%. Por sua vez, a CASA integra o Grupo EADS desde 1999, onde a participação espanhola ascende a 5,5%.



Alexandre Coutinho

Robusto e polivalente
 O CASA C-295 possui um raio de acção de 5630 quilómetros e pode transportar até 71 pessoas, cinco paletes standard (88 x 108 polegadas) ou 24 macas.

 Apresenta boas qualidades para voar a baixa altitude e capacidade para transportar uma carga útil de nove toneladas à velocidade de 480 km/h.

 Efectua diversas missões: transporte táctico e logístico, largada de tropas, evacuação médica e patrulha marítima.