Category: Air Warfare

Boeing Secures $7.5B Deal for USAF Guided Bomb Kits
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Boeing Secures $7.5B Deal for USAF Guided Bomb Kits

Boeing Secures $7.5B Deal for USAF Guided Bomb Kits that convert unguided bombs into precision-guided Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs). The fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity deal will see Boeing provide JDAM tail kits, spares, repairs, technical support, and laser sensor kits through February 2030. Boosting Guided Munitions Stockpiles The Air Force did not specify the exact number of JDAM kits to be procured under this sole-source contract. However, it comes at a time when the U.S. military is prioritizing rebuilding its stockpiles

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South Korea Completes Fielding of 210 KUH-1 Surion Helicopters
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South Korea Completes Fielding of 210 KUH-1 Surion Helicopters

The Republic of Korea Army has announced the completion of flight testing for its 210th and final KUH-1 Surion utility helicopter. This milestone flight took place on May 27, 2024 at the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) facility in Sacheon, marking a significant phase in the Army’s modernization efforts. “South Korea Completes Fielding of 210 KUH-1 Surion Helicopters”. The Surion’s Advanced Capabilities Developed between 2006-2012 at a cost of around $1 billion and modeled after the Airbus SA330 Puma, the Surion

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China is developing systems to hunt US submarines from the air
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China is developing systems to hunt US submarines from the air

China is developing systems to hunt US submarines from the air that could threaten its ability to project power, particularly in a potential invasion of Taiwan. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) views robust anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities as essential for safeguarding high value assets like aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships during maritime operations. Also read this: South Korea Completes Long-Range Air Defense System Pursuing Technological Innovations The PLAN is pursuing a range of innovations to enhance its ASW

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South Korea Completes Long-Range Air Defense System
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South Korea Completes Long-Range Air Defense System

South Korea has completed the development of its indigenous L-SAM long-range air defense missile system, the country’s defense ministry confirmed to Janes. The companies involved Hanwha and LIG Nex1 announced the system has passed all computer and practical testing. Interceptor Specifications The initial L-SAM configuration is designed to intercept ballistic and air-breathing missiles at altitudes of 20-100 km and ranges from 150-300 km. It will be integrated with South Korea’s missile defenses alongside early warning radars and the Cheongung II

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China Upgrading J-20 Stealth Fighter, Next Gen Soon
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China Upgrading J-20 Stealth Fighter, Next Gen Soon

According to Li Gang, the test pilot who flew the J-20’s maiden flight in 2011, China’s fifth-generation stealth fighter is undergoing constant upgrades to improve its combat capabilities. “The J-20 is constantly improving, keeping pace with the times, and continuously perfecting its mission system,” Li stated in a CCTV report. Rapid Technological Advancements Military aviation expert Fu Qianshao told the Global Times that China’s aviation technologies have advanced at an “astonishing speed” since the J-20’s first flight over a decade

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Poland signs for Hundreds of JASSM-ER Cruise Missiles
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Poland signs for Hundreds of JASSM-ER Cruise Missiles

Poland signs for Hundreds of Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) Cruise Missiles. The deal was finalized on May 28th by Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Approved by U.S in March The procurement finalizes a $1.77 billion sale of 821 JASSM-ER missiles to Poland that was approved by the U.S. State Department in March. The lower $735 million value of the signed contract suggests it covers approximately 340 of the stealthy cruise missiles. Deliveries from 2026-2030

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