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Miragedriver
Brigadier
My dear friend Forbin. I’ll believe it when I see the first one being assembled!
I’ve heard this so many times before that I have become cynical.
Along time ago it was the Mirage 2000 from the UAE...........
Then the Jordanian Mirage F-1, then the some used French F-1, then rumors of the FC-1/JF-17, which were dismissed; then the Spanish Mirage F-1; Then the Israeli Kfir Block 60; then the JAS-39 from Brazil; then the Su-24 Fencers and now the FC-1/JF-17 again…….Granted the Jordanian, French and Spanish deals were scuttled by the British, but still this game of playacting the Air Force is getting old.
I am sure we will have another three or four proclamations before the presidential elections in the spring (i.e. fall for my northern hemisphere brothers).
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Miragedriver
Brigadier
Argentina Air Force officials could not fly to Antarctica by mechanical breakdown of Hercules T-64 and T-66. The Argentine aeronautical equipment already at the limit of its operation
(defensa.com) The TC-64 Hercules Argentina Air Force, in charge of Antarctic relays, Rio Gallegos was trying to fly to the white continent. He tried to bring the highest authorities of the Force that would close the Antarctic Campaign, but declared an emergency 45 minutes after take off. Mechanical damage prevent complete the mission that had been suspended until further notice.
Also during the Closing 2014/2015 Antarctic Campaign, I was stranded in Rio Gallegos an entourage of 60 people which aims to fly to the Marambio Base for the official ceremony annually leading Argentine authorities, who travel aboard Antarctic machines, multifunctional Hercules C-130 Air Force has Argentina, of which there are three: two of them are unemployed, unable to fly, the airport of the city and only one remains operational, the TC-7
In the official delegation, there are two highest authorities of Argentina Air Force, Brigadier Mayor Mario Miguel Callejo, Chief of Staff Brigadier General and Commander Mario Fernando Roca training and readiness. The aircraft remained standing, waiting for the mechanics who arrived from Buenos Aires. He quickly joined the other Hercules, registration G-64 and yesterday, in compliance with the schedule established with full crew and 60 members of the official delegation, took off from Rio Gallegos International Airport at 07: 30h, with bound for the Marambio Base.
They also were thinking about returning to Buenos Aires, on board a Foker 28 armed forces that would arrive to this city. For this reason, would be suspended momentarily annual closing ceremony of Antarctic campaign 2014. The aeronautical material is to limit its operation due to lack of budget, spare parts and logistical problems that prevent in recent years machinery and equipment Antarctic work, to meet the objectives are statutorily allocated annually.
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(defensa.com) The TC-64 Hercules Argentina Air Force, in charge of Antarctic relays, Rio Gallegos was trying to fly to the white continent. He tried to bring the highest authorities of the Force that would close the Antarctic Campaign, but declared an emergency 45 minutes after take off. Mechanical damage prevent complete the mission that had been suspended until further notice.
Also during the Closing 2014/2015 Antarctic Campaign, I was stranded in Rio Gallegos an entourage of 60 people which aims to fly to the Marambio Base for the official ceremony annually leading Argentine authorities, who travel aboard Antarctic machines, multifunctional Hercules C-130 Air Force has Argentina, of which there are three: two of them are unemployed, unable to fly, the airport of the city and only one remains operational, the TC-7
In the official delegation, there are two highest authorities of Argentina Air Force, Brigadier Mayor Mario Miguel Callejo, Chief of Staff Brigadier General and Commander Mario Fernando Roca training and readiness. The aircraft remained standing, waiting for the mechanics who arrived from Buenos Aires. He quickly joined the other Hercules, registration G-64 and yesterday, in compliance with the schedule established with full crew and 60 members of the official delegation, took off from Rio Gallegos International Airport at 07: 30h, with bound for the Marambio Base.
They also were thinking about returning to Buenos Aires, on board a Foker 28 armed forces that would arrive to this city. For this reason, would be suspended momentarily annual closing ceremony of Antarctic campaign 2014. The aeronautical material is to limit its operation due to lack of budget, spare parts and logistical problems that prevent in recent years machinery and equipment Antarctic work, to meet the objectives are statutorily allocated annually.
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Miragedriver
Brigadier
Lockheed Martin opens production line wings P-3. The first P-3ACh Squadron VP-1 Air Force of Chile enter the Lockheed Martin plant in the first half
(Defensa.com) The plant in Marietta (GA) Lockheed Martin resumed on March 4 production line wings P-3, under the MLU program recently signed with Canada and Chile. According to Lockheed Martin, the last set of wings was released in August 2014 and the company was awaiting potential customers assess the requirements of its fleet of P-3.
It is estimated that, structurally, the MLU program will give the P-3 an extension on his life of 20/25 years. Recall that the two Chilean specimens were also subjected to modernization in its electronic component, having also received a new radar and rehabilitated to carry and launch torpedoes. The first P-3ACh Squadron VP-1 should fly to the United States the first half of this year and remain in the Lockheed Martin just under 1 year.
The agreement with Lockheed Martin for which the P-3ACh will be submitted to MLU Mid-Life Upgrade Program allows to extend the life of the airplane at 15,000 hours, solving all kinds of restrictions on the structure and fuselage. The package includes replacement of the outer segment wings, lower center section thereof, stabilizers, all with new components. Once delivered the P-3ACh, Naval Aviation MPA will operate until at least 2035.
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(Defensa.com) The plant in Marietta (GA) Lockheed Martin resumed on March 4 production line wings P-3, under the MLU program recently signed with Canada and Chile. According to Lockheed Martin, the last set of wings was released in August 2014 and the company was awaiting potential customers assess the requirements of its fleet of P-3.
It is estimated that, structurally, the MLU program will give the P-3 an extension on his life of 20/25 years. Recall that the two Chilean specimens were also subjected to modernization in its electronic component, having also received a new radar and rehabilitated to carry and launch torpedoes. The first P-3ACh Squadron VP-1 should fly to the United States the first half of this year and remain in the Lockheed Martin just under 1 year.
The agreement with Lockheed Martin for which the P-3ACh will be submitted to MLU Mid-Life Upgrade Program allows to extend the life of the airplane at 15,000 hours, solving all kinds of restrictions on the structure and fuselage. The package includes replacement of the outer segment wings, lower center section thereof, stabilizers, all with new components. Once delivered the P-3ACh, Naval Aviation MPA will operate until at least 2035.
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Miragedriver
Brigadier
Troops of 11 military units of the Argentine armed forces deployed to the climate emergency situation in the country
(defensa.com) The Argentine Ministry of Defense has deployed to the requirements of the provincial authorities, members of 11 military units that are supporting firefighting in Chubut and assist people affected by the floods in the provinces Córdoba, San Luis, Catamarca and Formosa. Also displayed are different logistics.
The personnel deployed corresponds to 601 Engineer Battalion; Armored Squadron Intelligence 2; Antiaircraft Artillery Group 161; Mechanized Brigade IX; 25th Infantry Regiment; Armored Artillery Group 9; Machining Engineer Battalion 9; Artillery Group Sections 7 and Army aviation M5; M6; and M9.
In the native forest Cholila (Chubut) with 41 brigades more than 85 troops from different army units who installed camps provide logistical support where first aid care rationing and prepare food for breakfast, lunch and dinner 400 people; while another group of soldiers enlisted are waiting requirements of the Provincial Directorate of Civil Defense.
Also, this Force made available two Bell helicopters to transport the brigade, and are deployed various vehicles including Unimog, jeeps, Reo and ambulances, plus field kitchens, aguateros tents, generators and light towers.
In the province of Córdoba, the armed forces two weeks in relief in the town of Mendiolaza, mainly through the distribution of resources for families affected ago. In Balnearia installed a water treatment plant and communications equipment; while in Villa María an operations center in which members of the Secretariat of Military Emergency Assistance Coordination participate along with representatives of agencies nacionales.En this area was formed, the Air Force maintained in readiness two Tucano aircraft for flights recognition, and a helicopter intended to rescue and transfer of personnel.
In Lujan, San Luis, effective collaborate in the evacuation of people, waste removal and processing of food. In Catamarca, staff Construction Engineering Company 5 of the Rioja, deployed yesterday, remains in the area Bathed in Ovanta, monitoring the situation of the bridge over the RN 64. In turn, in Formosa it is using a helicopter Bell UH for shipments of civilian personnel of the Province, to detect blockages and possible flooding in the area of Bathed of the Star. In the case of Santa Fe, the recruitment of staff and resources from Engineer Battalion I, for deployment were available when the local authority requires, while the Company Intelligence II monitors the height of the Salt River in the town of Recreo .
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(defensa.com) The Argentine Ministry of Defense has deployed to the requirements of the provincial authorities, members of 11 military units that are supporting firefighting in Chubut and assist people affected by the floods in the provinces Córdoba, San Luis, Catamarca and Formosa. Also displayed are different logistics.
The personnel deployed corresponds to 601 Engineer Battalion; Armored Squadron Intelligence 2; Antiaircraft Artillery Group 161; Mechanized Brigade IX; 25th Infantry Regiment; Armored Artillery Group 9; Machining Engineer Battalion 9; Artillery Group Sections 7 and Army aviation M5; M6; and M9.
In the native forest Cholila (Chubut) with 41 brigades more than 85 troops from different army units who installed camps provide logistical support where first aid care rationing and prepare food for breakfast, lunch and dinner 400 people; while another group of soldiers enlisted are waiting requirements of the Provincial Directorate of Civil Defense.
Also, this Force made available two Bell helicopters to transport the brigade, and are deployed various vehicles including Unimog, jeeps, Reo and ambulances, plus field kitchens, aguateros tents, generators and light towers.
In the province of Córdoba, the armed forces two weeks in relief in the town of Mendiolaza, mainly through the distribution of resources for families affected ago. In Balnearia installed a water treatment plant and communications equipment; while in Villa María an operations center in which members of the Secretariat of Military Emergency Assistance Coordination participate along with representatives of agencies nacionales.En this area was formed, the Air Force maintained in readiness two Tucano aircraft for flights recognition, and a helicopter intended to rescue and transfer of personnel.
In Lujan, San Luis, effective collaborate in the evacuation of people, waste removal and processing of food. In Catamarca, staff Construction Engineering Company 5 of the Rioja, deployed yesterday, remains in the area Bathed in Ovanta, monitoring the situation of the bridge over the RN 64. In turn, in Formosa it is using a helicopter Bell UH for shipments of civilian personnel of the Province, to detect blockages and possible flooding in the area of Bathed of the Star. In the case of Santa Fe, the recruitment of staff and resources from Engineer Battalion I, for deployment were available when the local authority requires, while the Company Intelligence II monitors the height of the Salt River in the town of Recreo .
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Miragedriver
Brigadier
Miragedriver
Brigadier
The Chilean Navy shows the progress in the National Tsunami Warning System
(Defensa.com) Updated in five years with a budget of about $ 7 million, the current Tsunami Warning System has 40 coastal monitoring stations sea level that transmit their information every minute in GPRS mode (telephony ) and every five satellite. The discount rate that had the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Chilean Navy (SHOA) to support their decision making process on February 27, 2010 was an hour and only from 20 sites. Current monitor stations measuring sea level pressure and height variations, the latter using a laser system.
The Director of the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy showed progress in updating the National Tsunami Warning System (SNAM) since the earthquake and tsunami that hit the area between Valparaiso and Concepcion on 27 February 2010 and also to cause human and material damage, showed the shortcomings in the ability of emergency management that had the country. Like its peers in Peru and Ecuador, among others, the Chilean Navy has obligations set by the State regarding the management and dissemination of information and monitoring earthquakes and tsunamis occurring in national territory or that, having occurred in other countries, may affect Chile.
A second buoy Dart (Deep-Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis) joined. These buoys allow monitoring large distance from a tsunami; in the case of Chile, a 186 MN is located west of Iquique at latitude 20.22 South and the other at 194 MN west of Caldera at latitude 27.05 S. Both are connected to the global network of permanent monitoring these phenomena. As for the ability to command and control a SNAM Operations Room which is permanently staffed and capable of making decisions to eventual absence of the Director of SHOA was established. The staff was well trained with a course on tsunamis issued at the Catholic University of Valparaiso with support from UNESCO. A Board of information designed to handle phone inquiries of third parties not directly involved in emergency management was also created, but are interested in knowing details of this, so to avoid interfering with the personnel operating the SNAM.
A relevant aspect, which operate for the earthquake in February 2010 was highly questioned is the mechanism of promulgation of warnings and evacuation orders civilians, responsibility ONEMI (ONEMI) acting According to information supplied both SHOA other agencies. In order to overcome the shortcomings evidenced a process of redefinition of procedures and protocols relating to ONEMI and SHOA began corresponding last revised September 2014.
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(Defensa.com) Updated in five years with a budget of about $ 7 million, the current Tsunami Warning System has 40 coastal monitoring stations sea level that transmit their information every minute in GPRS mode (telephony ) and every five satellite. The discount rate that had the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Chilean Navy (SHOA) to support their decision making process on February 27, 2010 was an hour and only from 20 sites. Current monitor stations measuring sea level pressure and height variations, the latter using a laser system.
The Director of the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy showed progress in updating the National Tsunami Warning System (SNAM) since the earthquake and tsunami that hit the area between Valparaiso and Concepcion on 27 February 2010 and also to cause human and material damage, showed the shortcomings in the ability of emergency management that had the country. Like its peers in Peru and Ecuador, among others, the Chilean Navy has obligations set by the State regarding the management and dissemination of information and monitoring earthquakes and tsunamis occurring in national territory or that, having occurred in other countries, may affect Chile.
A second buoy Dart (Deep-Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis) joined. These buoys allow monitoring large distance from a tsunami; in the case of Chile, a 186 MN is located west of Iquique at latitude 20.22 South and the other at 194 MN west of Caldera at latitude 27.05 S. Both are connected to the global network of permanent monitoring these phenomena. As for the ability to command and control a SNAM Operations Room which is permanently staffed and capable of making decisions to eventual absence of the Director of SHOA was established. The staff was well trained with a course on tsunamis issued at the Catholic University of Valparaiso with support from UNESCO. A Board of information designed to handle phone inquiries of third parties not directly involved in emergency management was also created, but are interested in knowing details of this, so to avoid interfering with the personnel operating the SNAM.
A relevant aspect, which operate for the earthquake in February 2010 was highly questioned is the mechanism of promulgation of warnings and evacuation orders civilians, responsibility ONEMI (ONEMI) acting According to information supplied both SHOA other agencies. In order to overcome the shortcomings evidenced a process of redefinition of procedures and protocols relating to ONEMI and SHOA began corresponding last revised September 2014.
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Miragedriver
Brigadier
The KT-1P first aircraft assembled in Peru will be delivered in April
(Defensa.com) Defense Minister of Peru, Pedro Cateriano, accompanied by Vice Minister of Resources Defense Jakke Valakivi, received the President of Korea Aerospace Industries Company (KAI), Ha Sung-Yong, the meeting was evaluated the process of manufacture of the aircraft KT-1P training and related to the delivery of the first aircraft KT-1P assembled in Peru, the next April will be held.
The Air Force of Peru and officially joined his first two training airplanes KAI KT-1P, called "Bull" in reference to the North American NA-50A Captain José Quiñones (hero of the Air Force). The devices have been assigned to Air Group No. 51 based in the Air FAP "Capitán FAP Reman Elias Olivera" (Pisco) Base.
The Acquisition Agreement and co-KT-1P, framed in a negotiation between governments and implementing the Directive on Industrial Compensation (Offset), was signed in November 2012 operation cifrándose $ 208.8 million. The two ships delivered (tuition FAP 400 and 402) correspond to the four batch manufactured in Korea estimated that the others - whose arrival was originally scheduled for March 2015 - arrive to Peru in mid-November and are delivered in December. The remaining 16 will be assembled in Plant Co KAI and Maintenance Service FAP (SEMAN), located at the air base "Las Palmas". The first five ships of this lot are in the process of assembly. The offset comprises, in addition to co-producing the KT-1P, a flight simulator - valued at $ 7.5 million - and conditioning four hangars in the Air Base "Las Palmas" and technology transfer UAVs.
The KT-1P Torito - export design based on the KT-1C - is a primary training aircraft with a certain ability to perform combat support missions. Length of 10.26 m, the size of 10.59 m. and height of 3.68 m, and its wing area of 16 m. It is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-62 950 hp which provides a cruising speed of 574 km / h, a ceiling of 11,580 m operation. and a range of 1,300 km. The maximum takeoff weight is 2,500 kg. The KT-1P has a cabin equipped with latest generation avionics, among others, multifunction displays (MFD), mission computer (MC) and BFI (Back-up Fligth Instrument) panel, plus an oxygen generator system ( OBOGS). It has 5 hard points for FN machine gun pods HMP-250 12.7mm, MK-82 bombs of 250 kg. MK-83 and 500 kg, LAU-131 launcher 70 mm. and fuel tanks.
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(Defensa.com) Defense Minister of Peru, Pedro Cateriano, accompanied by Vice Minister of Resources Defense Jakke Valakivi, received the President of Korea Aerospace Industries Company (KAI), Ha Sung-Yong, the meeting was evaluated the process of manufacture of the aircraft KT-1P training and related to the delivery of the first aircraft KT-1P assembled in Peru, the next April will be held.
The Air Force of Peru and officially joined his first two training airplanes KAI KT-1P, called "Bull" in reference to the North American NA-50A Captain José Quiñones (hero of the Air Force). The devices have been assigned to Air Group No. 51 based in the Air FAP "Capitán FAP Reman Elias Olivera" (Pisco) Base.
The Acquisition Agreement and co-KT-1P, framed in a negotiation between governments and implementing the Directive on Industrial Compensation (Offset), was signed in November 2012 operation cifrándose $ 208.8 million. The two ships delivered (tuition FAP 400 and 402) correspond to the four batch manufactured in Korea estimated that the others - whose arrival was originally scheduled for March 2015 - arrive to Peru in mid-November and are delivered in December. The remaining 16 will be assembled in Plant Co KAI and Maintenance Service FAP (SEMAN), located at the air base "Las Palmas". The first five ships of this lot are in the process of assembly. The offset comprises, in addition to co-producing the KT-1P, a flight simulator - valued at $ 7.5 million - and conditioning four hangars in the Air Base "Las Palmas" and technology transfer UAVs.
The KT-1P Torito - export design based on the KT-1C - is a primary training aircraft with a certain ability to perform combat support missions. Length of 10.26 m, the size of 10.59 m. and height of 3.68 m, and its wing area of 16 m. It is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-62 950 hp which provides a cruising speed of 574 km / h, a ceiling of 11,580 m operation. and a range of 1,300 km. The maximum takeoff weight is 2,500 kg. The KT-1P has a cabin equipped with latest generation avionics, among others, multifunction displays (MFD), mission computer (MC) and BFI (Back-up Fligth Instrument) panel, plus an oxygen generator system ( OBOGS). It has 5 hard points for FN machine gun pods HMP-250 12.7mm, MK-82 bombs of 250 kg. MK-83 and 500 kg, LAU-131 launcher 70 mm. and fuel tanks.
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Mirage...my friend, I saw a 60 minutes special on the upheavals in Argentina over the murder of the special prosecutor.
Sad to see what I consider to be such blatant corruption at so high a level.
The man had been investigating the terror attack in Argentina for ten years...and was ready to come out with specific charges and documentation indemnifying the President and Foreign Minister in a cover-up with Iran.
Four days after announcing his intention and just before he presented the charges, and after indicating he did not trust his body guards, and asked a friend for a gun so he could protect himself...he commits suicide?
At this point it is obvious, at least to me, the man was assassinated.
Sad to see what I consider to be such blatant corruption at so high a level.
The man had been investigating the terror attack in Argentina for ten years...and was ready to come out with specific charges and documentation indemnifying the President and Foreign Minister in a cover-up with Iran.
Four days after announcing his intention and just before he presented the charges, and after indicating he did not trust his body guards, and asked a friend for a gun so he could protect himself...he commits suicide?
At this point it is obvious, at least to me, the man was assassinated.
Miragedriver
Brigadier
I could agree with you more my brother. What a travesty of justice.
Interesting?….suicide? The only line missing from the “official story” was that he stop only once to reload.
I just posted the 60 minutes link on:
https://www.sinodefenceforum.com/breaking-world-news-iii-no-discussion.t7090/page-21
Progressives lead to Socialism and then to Totalitarianism, its the cycle..