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Early investigation indicates a warning light in the cockpit informed the crew there was metal in the hydraulic oil of the rotor gearbox so SOP is to put the bird down ASAP.
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That's a bit surprising. I'm certainly not in the position to offer criticism, nor do I mean to, but over here that procedure would be called a precautionary landing, of which there've been some over the past few years involving the CH-53G. The crew will put down the rotorcraft at the nearest available space. But that Blackhawk looked like it had not a stone's throw to go anymore, even striking street lamps and tree tops on its way down. That looked like a full-blown emergency landing to me, is what I'm saying, and initially it even struck me as a case of engine failure.
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Sweden's Saab has won a contract to profoundly modernise the Brandenburg-Class frigates (F123) of the German Navy. Valued at about $535m, the order includes new radars (Sea Giraffe 4A, Sea Giraffe 1X), fire control systems (CEROS 200), combat management systems (9LV) and a new IFF by an unamed third-party contracter. The overhauls are to commence in 2021 and be gradually completed until 2030. (Source, German)
Now, this is interesting in several ways: 1. Thales, the Germans' traditional supplier, was soundly beaten in the bidding phase. 2. Half a billion is a lot to invest in a frigate class due to be retired in 2027. So, either they want to keep the F123 in service longer as a means to increase the number of available surface combattants, or the upgrade is a contingency plan should their replacement (the F126) be delayed. Either way: interesting.
Now, this is interesting in several ways: 1. Thales, the Germans' traditional supplier, was soundly beaten in the bidding phase. 2. Half a billion is a lot to invest in a frigate class due to be retired in 2027. So, either they want to keep the F123 in service longer as a means to increase the number of available surface combattants, or the upgrade is a contingency plan should their replacement (the F126) be delayed. Either way: interesting.
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German air force declares Meteor missile ready for Eurofighter fleet
The German air force recently completed flight tests for its newest air-to-air missile, the Meteor, and have deemed the weapon ready for use aboard the nation’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
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The air force provided footage to Defense News of the initial flight tests. A live-fire test has yet to take place, although the service declined to provide a date.
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In an unusual move, two judges at the German supreme court for criminal and private law have now published a letter to the editor in a juridical journal criticising the biased media coverage of the infamous 2009 airstrike that was ordered by the German colonel of PRT Kunduz, Afghanistan (Neue Juristische Wochenschrift 32/2021, p. 10). They write that
They go on to criticise the media for not having used publicly available sources in the past that would have provided "a reliable view on the actual circumstances". These circumstances, however, were deemed decisive by the authors for the political evaluation and public reputation of the German armed forces, so they felt a need to speak out and clarify them.
These two judges Herrmann and Reiter were part of a panel of judges in 2016 that ruled that relatives of the victims of said airstrike were not entitled to compensation claims in Germany.
They go on to criticise the media for not having used publicly available sources in the past that would have provided "a reliable view on the actual circumstances". These circumstances, however, were deemed decisive by the authors for the political evaluation and public reputation of the German armed forces, so they felt a need to speak out and clarify them.
These two judges Herrmann and Reiter were part of a panel of judges in 2016 that ruled that relatives of the victims of said airstrike were not entitled to compensation claims in Germany.
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KMW has unveiled the latest version of its RCH 155 artillery module to an expert audience. In a first for self-propelled artillery pieces, the module demonstrated the ability to fire while in motion. KMW say their advanced fire-control system enables the RCH 155 to hit any target within gun range while travelling at moderate speeds. Not having to stop for a firing solution makes the howitzer difficult to detect, increases its chances of evading guided ammunitions (such as anti-tank missiles) and makes it virtually impervious to indirect counter-artillery fire. (Source, German)
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Soldat & Technik reports that at the aforementioned occasion KMW has also demonstrated RCH 155's hunter-killer-capability. The magazine says the howitzer has been given the ability to engage ground targets in direct fire by using the module's remote controlled weapon station (RCWS). The commander acquires a target through the optics of the RCWS, upon which the main gun will automatically engage the target. Even whilst the gun is adjusted and fired by the fire control system, the commander can paint new targets with his RCWS. (Source, German)
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Norway’s announcement that it plans to deploy P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft to the Arctic in 2022 marks significant progress in the country’s long-term effort to bolster defence capabilities and readiness in the region.
The Ministry of Defence unveiled the timeline Aug. 13, having already approved Evenes Air Station as the main base for its future Boeing-made fleet.
The Royal Norwegian Air Force ordered five P-8A Poseidons to replace its in-service fleet of six Lockheed Martin P-3C/N Orion maritime patrol aircraft and two Dassault Falcon 20 special mission aircraft. The service’s P-3 Orions operate from the Andoya Air Station, located 190 miles inside the Arctic Circle.
Evenes Air Station offers the P-8As shorter flying times to key strategic areas within Norway’s maritime security zone in the high north. The aircraft to be are equipped with submarine-detection sonobuoy technology, and they can identify and launch torpedoes to eliminate hostile submarines.
Norway signed a contract to purchase five P-8As in March 2017, with delivery dates in 2022 and 2023. The first of the P-8As on order underwent tests during the first week of August, jointly conducted by Boeing and Norway’s MoD in the United States.
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The Ministry of Defence unveiled the timeline Aug. 13, having already approved Evenes Air Station as the main base for its future Boeing-made fleet.
The Royal Norwegian Air Force ordered five P-8A Poseidons to replace its in-service fleet of six Lockheed Martin P-3C/N Orion maritime patrol aircraft and two Dassault Falcon 20 special mission aircraft. The service’s P-3 Orions operate from the Andoya Air Station, located 190 miles inside the Arctic Circle.
Evenes Air Station offers the P-8As shorter flying times to key strategic areas within Norway’s maritime security zone in the high north. The aircraft to be are equipped with submarine-detection sonobuoy technology, and they can identify and launch torpedoes to eliminate hostile submarines.
Norway signed a contract to purchase five P-8As in March 2017, with delivery dates in 2022 and 2023. The first of the P-8As on order underwent tests during the first week of August, jointly conducted by Boeing and Norway’s MoD in the United States.
https://www.defensenews.com/smr/fro...to-deploy-sub-hunting-aircraft-in-the-arctic/
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Three vendors submit final offers for multibillion-dollar Czech armored-vehicle race
The Czech Ministry of Defence has received three offers in its tender to acquire 210 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for the country’s land forces.
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From the Daily Mail - so read into that what you will.
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RAF commander is blasted by officers who said he had 'no clue'
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, the head of the RAF, has been accused of damaging morale and showing a lack of moral courage by members of the RAF Regiment.
From the Daily Mail - so read into that what you will.
RAF commander is blasted by officers who said he had 'no clue'
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, the head of the RAF, has been accused of damaging morale and showing a lack of moral courage by members of the RAF Regiment.
They have a point, but they don't have the mass to have done this themselves.
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France cancels meeting with Swiss president over jet order
A meeting between the Swiss president and his French counterpart, which had been in planning for a while, has been canceled due to French anger about...
Citing unnamed diplomatic sources, both newspapers said that France had opted to drop the meeting due to anger over how the Swiss had conducted their negotiations in the run-up to their June decision to buy 36 Lockheed Martin F35A jets.
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Spotted! First look at new Protector drone at RAF Lossiemouth
The new Protector drone that could join the UK’s front line of defence has been spotted taking its first flights from RAF Lossiemouth. Enthusiasts
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looks like it's up tonight
have a look at flightradar it's now in the North Sea just east of Sunderland 21,000 feet
looks odd as it's showing as a 'x'
I am wondering if the ground controller lives in Keith
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