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Smart move the Israelis APS systems have been combat tested and are top of the line.
The first submarine S-80 of the Spanish Navy will be equipped with an anaerobic propulsion, but later
Admiral Manuel de la Puente Mora-Figueroa, admiral of maritime action of the Spanish Navy, said during the "Pascua Militar" in Cathagène, that the revision of the design of the submarine S-80 had been a " Success "," alone lack economic incentives to advance in construction ".
Admiral then pointed out that one of the main "innovations", the anaerobic propulsion system, "will not be installed on the first submarine". He added that he did not know from what specimen this system will be installed.
Concurrent sources explain that the propulsion system is very complex and that none of the companies involved in its manufacture has produced significant results. The first S-80 will be well equipped with this system which allows the submarine to remain 2 weeks in diving, but after its commissioning.
Admiral Manuel de la Puente Mora-Figueroa, admiral of maritime action of the Spanish Navy, said during the "Pascua Militar" in Cathagène, that the revision of the design of the submarine S-80 had been a " Success "," alone lack economic incentives to advance in construction ".
Admiral then pointed out that one of the main "innovations", the anaerobic propulsion system, "will not be installed on the first submarine". He added that he did not know from what specimen this system will be installed.
Concurrent sources explain that the propulsion system is very complex and that none of the companies involved in its manufacture has produced significant results. The first S-80 will be well equipped with this system which allows the submarine to remain 2 weeks in diving, but after its commissioning.
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When in Doubt Use an AR15!!An Austrian Assault Weapon Positioned as a Possible Successor of the German G36 Rifle
By Tamir Eshel - Jan 12, 201721779
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The German defense company Rheinmetall has teamed with Austrian arms manufacturer Steyr Mannlicher to manufacture and market the RS556 – a German version of the 5.56mm x 45 cal. modular assault rifle system based on Steyr’s STM556. The Austrian weapon was first unveiled in 2012. Eying the German market, Rheinmetall positions the new weapon as a candidate for the German “System Sturmgewehr Bundeswehr” – the planned replacement of the G36 – the standard German military assault rifle made by Heckler & Koch. This project is set to begin in 2019. Rheinmetall will offer the new assault rifle as a joint program, locally produced (made in Germany), with a German value-added share of 60%.
Featuring an adjustable short-stroke gas piston system and rotating bolt, the gas-operated RS556 is based on the tried-and-tested Steyr Mannlicher Universal Army Rifle (AUG). With a 16″ barrel (406 mm) and a fully loaded, 30-round magazine, the RS556 weighs around 4.2 kilograms, (just over 9 pounds.)
In a matter of seconds and without tools, the hammer-forged barrel can be easily exchanged. A number of standard barrel lengths are available (14.5″, 16″, 18″ and 20″); and, according to the company, customer-specific barrel and rifling lengths can be easily created. A special breech system with an emergency operation feature ensures that the weapon always functions reliably even under extreme operating conditions, e.g. in severely hot and cold environments.
Highly ergonomic and easy to handle, the RS556 can be readily adapted to individual equipment profiles. (Photo: Rheinmetall/Steyr Mannlicher)
The adjustable-length light-weight stock clicks into seven different positions, meaning that operators can adjust the RS556 to match their individual equipment profile in an optimum fashion.
The RS556 is compatible with Rheinmetall’s modular “Future Soldier – Expanded System” (IdZ-ES), and can also be integrated with other soldier systems. The weapon has multiple standard and optional NATO accessory rails with receiver systems designed per MIL-STD-1913, STANAG 2324 and STANAG 4694, enabling soldiers to fit their weapons with various optics, night observation devices, and laser light modules. A 40mm grenade launcher can also be mounted on the new assault rifle.
Since entering service in 1997, the G36 became a favorite weapon in service with numerous military and law enforcement forces around the world. However, after experiencing overheating in extended firefights, the G36 proved unsuitable for long range engagement in hot conditions. After a thorough investigation that lasted three years, the German Ministry of Defense decided to phase out the G36 over these concerns. Heckler & Koch contested the decision claiming the German Defense Ministry did not provide clear specifics for the weapon.
Italy, first order for the M-345HET
Leonardo signed with the National Directorate of Italian Armament of the Italian Ministry of Defense a first contract for a first batch of five Aermacchi M-345HET training aircraft.
The Italian Air Force needs about 45 M-345HET (designated T-345 by the Italian Armed Forces) to gradually replace the 137 MB-339 aircraft that entered service in 1982. New aircraft will operate next to the fleet of 18 Aermacchi M-346 twin-engine aircraft already ordered and currently used by the Italian Air Force for the advanced phase of pilot training. Together, both types of aircraft will form an advanced training system for Italian military pilots. The M-345, with its state-of-the-art and state-of-the-art training systems, will enable the Italian Air Force to significantly improve the effectiveness of training and reduce operating costs . The first delivery is scheduled for 2019. The M-345 will also replace the MB-339 of the Italian freestyle patrol, the Frecce Tricolori.
The M-345HET:
The M-345 is a modernization of the M-311, which is an improved version of the S-211. The SIAI-Marchetti S-211 is a development that dates from 1976, its wing is positioned in high position and affects a very slight arrow. This sail made the S-211 very maneuvering. The cockpit is elongated and contains a pilot and an instructor, the latter occupying a slightly elevated seat. Each crew member has a Martin-Baker ejection seat. The engine is powered by a single engine, a Pratt & Whitney dual-flow turbofan, less fuel intensive than most engines of the time. But the low power delivered by this engine, used initially by business jets, does not make the S-211 very efficient, quite the contrary.
In 2005 Alenia-Aermacchi first tried to relaunch the small jet with a new version, the M-311. Compared to the S-211, the aerodynamic modifications concern new wing salmon, a modification of the wing partitions, the appearance of ventral keels. The structure and the landing gear were reinforced to allow load factors from +7 G to -3.5 G to 3100 kg in a smooth configuration on take-off. The Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5C reactor of 1450Kg has a power of more than 30%. The avionics is completely revised: multifunction displays, head-up display at the front with reproduction at the rear post, inertial GPS platform, two on-board computers to simulate the missions. Emphasis was also placed on maintenance, facilitated by a modification of the access hatches, the installation of a stand-alone oxygen generator (OBOGS), in order to improve the availability of the device.
But since then, the M-311 project has been put into cocoon, until the last Paris Air Show, where the Italian manufacturer announced the revival of the program under the name M-345.
Taking up the same arguments as in 2005, Alenia Aermacchi offers the M-345 in addition to the M-346 jet that is placed on the high end of this niche. The M-345 will provide basic pilot training.
Leonardo signed with the National Directorate of Italian Armament of the Italian Ministry of Defense a first contract for a first batch of five Aermacchi M-345HET training aircraft.
The Italian Air Force needs about 45 M-345HET (designated T-345 by the Italian Armed Forces) to gradually replace the 137 MB-339 aircraft that entered service in 1982. New aircraft will operate next to the fleet of 18 Aermacchi M-346 twin-engine aircraft already ordered and currently used by the Italian Air Force for the advanced phase of pilot training. Together, both types of aircraft will form an advanced training system for Italian military pilots. The M-345, with its state-of-the-art and state-of-the-art training systems, will enable the Italian Air Force to significantly improve the effectiveness of training and reduce operating costs . The first delivery is scheduled for 2019. The M-345 will also replace the MB-339 of the Italian freestyle patrol, the Frecce Tricolori.
The M-345HET:
The M-345 is a modernization of the M-311, which is an improved version of the S-211. The SIAI-Marchetti S-211 is a development that dates from 1976, its wing is positioned in high position and affects a very slight arrow. This sail made the S-211 very maneuvering. The cockpit is elongated and contains a pilot and an instructor, the latter occupying a slightly elevated seat. Each crew member has a Martin-Baker ejection seat. The engine is powered by a single engine, a Pratt & Whitney dual-flow turbofan, less fuel intensive than most engines of the time. But the low power delivered by this engine, used initially by business jets, does not make the S-211 very efficient, quite the contrary.
In 2005 Alenia-Aermacchi first tried to relaunch the small jet with a new version, the M-311. Compared to the S-211, the aerodynamic modifications concern new wing salmon, a modification of the wing partitions, the appearance of ventral keels. The structure and the landing gear were reinforced to allow load factors from +7 G to -3.5 G to 3100 kg in a smooth configuration on take-off. The Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5C reactor of 1450Kg has a power of more than 30%. The avionics is completely revised: multifunction displays, head-up display at the front with reproduction at the rear post, inertial GPS platform, two on-board computers to simulate the missions. Emphasis was also placed on maintenance, facilitated by a modification of the access hatches, the installation of a stand-alone oxygen generator (OBOGS), in order to improve the availability of the device.
But since then, the M-311 project has been put into cocoon, until the last Paris Air Show, where the Italian manufacturer announced the revival of the program under the name M-345.
Taking up the same arguments as in 2005, Alenia Aermacchi offers the M-345 in addition to the M-346 jet that is placed on the high end of this niche. The M-345 will provide basic pilot training.