Category: Notizie Estero

USAF F-15s to get new ACES 5 ejection seats

USAF F-15s to get new ACES 5 ejection seats

Collins Aerospace has secured a $700 million contract to replace the ejection seats on the F-15 fleet of the U.S. Air Force. The current ACES II will be replaced by the ACES 5 ejection seat. All work will be completed by 2030. For more information, hit the Source below Source
Gulf States interested to buy Israeli defensive weapons

Gulf States interested to buy Israeli defensive weapons

Israeli news site Globes says that “several Gulf States” have expressed interest in buying defensive equipment from Rafael. These countries are keen to buy missile defense systems to defend their oil installations from missile attacks. They are also looking at the Trophy active protection system for armored vehicles. For more information, hit the Source below […]

South Korea to upgrade IFF and Link 16 on Peace Eye fleet

South Korea will spend $433 million to upgarde the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and Link 16 tactical data link system of its Boeing 737 Peace Eye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) fleet. By 대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces (2011년2월 공군 E737 조기경보기 제주도 한라산 상공 비행(1)) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia […]
Guyana’s FMS for Bell 412EPi and 429 helicopters

Guyana’s FMS for Bell 412EPi and 429 helicopters

Guyana has been cleared by the U.S. government to buy two Bell 412EPi and two 429 helicopters, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency has said. The package is approximately $256 million and the helicopters will be modified at the customer’s request and includes two WESCAM MX-10 cameras. For more information, hit the Source below Source

Image of Vietnam’s first Yak-130 appears online

Social media accounts in Vietnam have been circulating a photo showing a Yak-130 advanced jet trainer with the flag of Vietnam on it. Photo: Social Media It was reported in January that the country had ordered at least 12 aircraft in a deal reported to be worth $350 million.
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