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17th AS trains Kuwaiti C-17 aircrew 2/7/2014 - Lt. Col. Abdulaziz Al-Loghani (left) and Lt. Col. Khaled Al-Shami, both pilots from the Kuwait Air Force’s 41st Transport Squadron, perform initial checks prior to take-off Feb. 5, 2014, on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Kuwait Air Force recently purchased a second C-17 and 17th AS Airmen were to familiarize the Kuwait flight crew on the operations and maintenance of the C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit) http://www.amc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123379447

Israeli Derby missiles were selected to arm India’s indigenous light fighter, Tejas. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update Derby Missiles Selected to Arm India’s Tejas Fighters Israel’s Derby missile is the weapon of choice for India’s Tejas fighter. A contract will be signed by March with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd to supply the air-to-air weapon for the indigenous Indian jets. P.S. Subramanya, director of India’s Aeronautical Development Agency, which is developing the light combat aircraft. According to Subramanya, a key criterion for the full clearance is the integration of a Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) missile. The Rafael Python V missile, closely related to the Derby, was also an option for the Tejas, Subramanya stated. Delivery of the missiles is expected in the second half of 2012, toward the final phase of testing, expected to conclude by December 2012. http://defense-update.com/20110214_derby_on_tejas.html

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Bharat 52 is a self-propelled variant of the 155mm/52Cal gun produced in India by Bharat Forge. The system uses self-propelling capability and automatic laying, enabling rapid ‘shoot and scoot’ even with towed guns. The self propelling system can move the cannon at a speed of up to 30 km/h, and provide sufficient mobility for change of positions. The system weighs 14 tons and has a maximum firing range of 41 km, with 3-5 rounds per minute rate of The joint venture company set up by Bharat Forge and Elbit Systems will also provide electronic systems for artillery systems including computerized equipment and software applications (left), handheld data display unit (far left), mission and ballistic computer, navigation equipment (right) and muzzle velocity measurement radar (front). Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update At a weight of less than one ton, and soft recoil technology, Garuda 105 can be mounted on light tactical vehicles such as this HMMWV. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update The Mobile Gun System proposed by Tata Power uses the G6 155mm/52Cal gun developed by Denel. Photo: Tamir Eshel. Defense-Update. http://defense-update.com/20140207_bharat_forge.html?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail&utm_content=96272&utm_campaign=0

The Boeing 777 flight deck was designed with input from more than 600 pilots.

THE DIEPPE RAID, 19 AUGUST 1942 An American soldier receives a light for his cigarette from a compatriot at Newhaven on his return from Dieppe. This was the first time that American troops had seen action in Europe during the Second World War.

MC-130P Combat Shadow takes final flight in UK 2/5/2014 - RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The last MC-130P Combat Shadow assigned to the 67th Special Operations Squadron here took its final flight while based in the U.K. Jan. 24, 2014, visiting several locations the 67th SOS has called home in the past. http://www.usafe.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123379123

L’USS America réussit avec succès ses essais d’acceptation Le tout nouveau porte-hélicoptères d’assaut américain a réalisé avec succès ses essais d’acceptation au large des côtes du Mississipi. Construit par le chantier Huntington Ingalls Industries de Pacagoula, l’USS America (LHA 6) a subi toute une série de tests et d’évaluations sur sa propulsion et sa navigation, ses capacité... http://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/luss-america-reussit-avec-succes-ses-essais-dacceptation

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A C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., flies over Midwest skies, Oct. 4, 2013 during a training mission supported by an air refueling KC- 135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed an advanced, high-speed unmanned boat designed for maritime, homeland security (HLS) surface warfare applications. Katana – a Combat Marine System for Maritime Security http://defense-update.com/20140206_katana-combat-marine-system-maritime-security.html?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail&utm_content=96272&utm_campaign=0

New Israeli Sniper Rifle Scope Enters U.S. Market http://i-hls.com/2014/01/new-israeli-sniper-rifle-scope-enters-u-s-market/

New, High Precision Israeli Artillery Shell The MLM division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has reached a very advanced stage in the development of its Top Gun precision artillery shells. This precision shell is especially tailored to the needs a low intensity warfare (LIC) very common in terror suppression missions. A company source told i-HLS that the series production will begin at the end of 2015. http://i-hls.com/2014/01/new-high-precision-israeli-artillery-shell/?utm_source=Israel+Homeland+Security+%28iHLS%29&utm_campaign=5b3d4cb04e-Newsletter_English_5_2_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8ee2e16ed1-5b3d4cb04e-87432353

the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) A 7-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6)

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Photo: Red Flag participants tackle night ops 2/4/2014 - Royal Australian Air Force Lead Aircraftman Randall Costello, an armament specialist from the 77th Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, performs pre-flight checks before his assigned aircraft heads out for a night training mission during Red Flag 14-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2014. Since its establishment in 1975, Red Flag has played host to military units from more than 30 different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz) http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123378898

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On continu avec le Rouslane Un train d’atterrissage impressionnant Le seul Rouslan appartenant a la Libye

Le nouveau Z-19 avec radar sur mât Les premières images de la nouvelle version de l’hélicoptère de combat léger Harbin Z-19 viennent d’être publiées sur les sites web militaires chinois. http://info-aviation.com/?p=16066

L’US Army installe le GBSAA pour ses drones L’armée américaine prévoit d’installer son nouveau système GBSAA (Ground-Based Sense and Avoid) sur cinq installations d’ici 2016 pour sécuriser la circulation de ses drones dans l’espace aérien. http://info-aviation.com/?p=16075