Dassault Rafale in Indonesia.











http://arc.web.id/berita/86-lanud-halim/68...lle-et-mortelle

Boeing patents 'Star Wars'-style force fields



A new patent granted to aircraft, defense and security company Boeing is taking its cues from science fiction. Just like the glowing energy shields seen protecting troops, machines and even spacecraft in Star Wars and Star Trek, the design -- named "Method and system for shockwave attenuation via electromagnetic arc" -- uses energy to deflect potential damage.

As it is described, the system is not designed to prevent direct impact from shells or shrapnel; rather, it is designed to protect a target -- such as a vehicle or building -- from the damaging effects of shockwaves from a nearby impact.

The patent is for a shockwave attenuation system, which consists of a sensor capable of detecting a shockwave-generating explosion and an arc generator that receives the signal from the sensor to ionise a small region, producing a plasma field between the target and the explosion using lasers, electricity and microwaves.

This small plasma field would differ from the surrounding environment in temperature, density and/or composition. This would provide a buffer between the target and the explosion that would hinder the shockwaves from reaching and damaging the target.

"Such embodiments as described above may reduce the energy density of the shockwave by creating a second medium in the path of the advancing shockwave that reflects, refracts, absorbs and deflects at least a portion of the shockwave," the patent reads.

Because this system heats and ionises the air, it is eminently unsuitable for enveloping a target and being held in place for any length of time. That kind of force field is technically feasible -- physics students last year determined that an electromagnetic field could by used to hold a plasma shield in place -- but it would likely also deflect light, leaving anyone inside blind as a bat.



http://www.cnet.com/news/boeing-patents-st...e-force-fields/

Squid-inspired 'invisibility stickers' could help soldiers evade detection in the dark





More reading:- http://phys.org/news/2015-03-squid-inspire...iers-evade.html

China's self-made single crystal blade ready for aviation use


A third-generation aircraft engine made by AVIC. (Internet photo)

China has made a significant breakthrough on the development of the blades used in aircraft engines. The technology can be applied to other new models for military use, reports the Chinese-language Guancha Syndicate.

According to China Aviation News, Southern China Aviation Industry Aviation Industry Group, affiliated with China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC), announced the results of the advanced single crystal blade development on March 18.

A blade to an aviation engine is like a major organ to the human body. As aircraft models evolved, the development of blades has gradually shifted to a single crystal blade, which in China was previously purchased from overseas.

In 2013, AVIC decided to focus on the research and development of this technology. After countless experiments, the research team achieved a satisfying result through testing different temperatures, materials, and module tools adjustment.

The first prototype production passed examinations and the yield rate was 40% higher than those outsourced from overseas, the report said.

http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclas...000045&cid=1205

haha, well they knowing Indonesian Air Force will built another three squadron of fighter jet before 2024 and have Saving so much fund to finance the programme, so they came and offered their products. Before this news got spiral, no body give a shit except for Lock Mart with their Falcon, SAAB with their Grippen and Rosoboronexprt with their Flanker who intend to get the deal for F-5 replacement from the beginning.

Ah not THAT kind of forcefield la. If they can take a direct hit from a thermobaric bomb or a missile or a hail from an A-10 then yeah they can patent that damn word

NATO leaders balk at Russia's threat to nuke warships





http://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-threat-...e-draws-rebuke/

one with established reliabilities - falcon

One with explained good performance/cost - gripen

One with many established customer base - flanker

What rafale have to offer?

cost? Nope
Reliabilities? Almost new platform, uncertain future ahead
Established? Struggling to gain customer, if india deal fall out, they will be even more despo

This post has been edited by thpace: Mar 24 2015, 12:44 AM

Russia to Begin Serial Production of 5th Generation T-50 Fighters in 2016




KOMSOMOLSK-ON-AMUR (Sputnik) – Russia plans to start production of fifth-generation T-50 fighter jets in 2016, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said Monday.
As of now, the United States is the only country whose Air Force includes a fully-operational fifth-generation jet fighter.

“We have plans to deliver the first series of fifth-generation fighter jets next year,” Borisov said during a visit to the Komsomolsk-on-Amur aviation plant in the country’s Far East, where Russia is developing the PAK-FA fighter jet.

Borisov added that four more prototypes will be available for tests this year, after manufacturers said last month that five fighters were carrying out test flights.

Sukhoi, the Russian company behind the T-50 project, also plans to produce an export version of the fighter for India.
Fifth-generation military jet aircraft incorporate stealth profiles, advanced avionics and all-digital flight systems.

The US Air Force's F-22 Raptor, introduced in 2005, remains the only combat-ready fifth-generation fighter in existence.

http://sputniknews.com/military/20150323/1019885476.html

Shaheen-3 missile to stop Indian second strike: Gen Kidwai





http://indianexpress.com/article/india/ind...uclear-weapons/

Armata prototypes: The Russian Army’s experimental tanks



Armata prototypes: The Russian Army’s experimental tanks
Object-477 Molot (Hammer)

In the mid-1980s, engineers from several Soviet design bureaus decided to create a fighting machine with an unmanned turret. The new project compiled various proven and reliable service solutions and new unusual layouts of various components.

The “Hammer”, according to its developers, was to have the most powerful cannon of that time; the 152-mm cannon, with impressive firepower for a weapon of this calibre, – 34/35 shots using various types of ammunition.

Sergei Suvorov, an expert on armoured military vehicles, spoke about the unique features of Object 477 in an interview with the Zvezda TV Channel, saying, “Object-477 should not be considered as just a tank with an unmanned turret. It differed from the mass produced battle tanks in the fact that its crew was stationed below the roof of the body. The roof itself contained just a cannon with an automatic loader, a sighting complex and other equipment and systems used for reconnaissance purposes and to ensure firing accuracy.”

Rubin (Ruby) on Pavel Isakov’s frame – Object-775

The new trend in weaponry at the beginning of the 1960s was the creation of rockets – and their universal application. This trend did not bypass armoured vehicles either.

In 1964, a group of engineers at the Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant headed by Pavel Isakov created the first Soviet “missile tank”, which was code named Object-775.

Conceptually, this tank was not able to fire conventional tank shells. Instead of cannon, this fighting machine was equipped with a rifled barrel – a 125-mm missile launcher, from which were launched the guided missiles Typhoon and unguided rockets Bor, from the Rubin missile complex.



Object-775. Source: Nikolay Korolyov

Paul Isakov’s “missile tank” significantly raised the chance of winning battles, given the series of non-standard innovations used to design it. One of these was the hydro-pneumatic suspension, by means of which the already squat silhouette of this tank could “hug the ground”, thus reducing its height even more.

Despite the fact that this squat “missile tank” project never saw mass production, for the tank builders, a whole new area opened up in the development of these machines. A short time later, “tank destroyers” emerged, which differed from the earlier heavy machinery, with their compact size and powerful weaponry.

Object 640 – Chyorniy Orel (Black Eagle)

The greatest attention in the modern history of armoured vehicles was garnered by a tank with a gas turbine engine. Object-640, which first appeared in the mid-1990s, could be airlifted to any required location.

Object-640 also ranked high in terms of self-defence systems – in addition to its hefty modular armour and the “Cactus” dynamic protection system, the tank was also equipped with the active protection system Drozd-2, capable of shooting down incoming guided anti-tank missiles or rocket-propelled grenades launched from portable grenade launchers.

Armoured military vehicles expert Sergei Suvorov explained why the tank never went into mass production.

“Despite the many modern design solutions used in the creation of the new tank, Object-640 never went into mass production. The reason was that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation had decided not to use gas turbine engines in tanks <...> the tank’s turret, with its renowned silhouette, was standardized, and subsequently was installed on the chassis of a variety of tanks, including units in other countries.”

The innovations developed in the Object 640 project virtually opened up the entire world arms market. The tank itself never went into service, but made its irreplaceable contribution to the construction of a new main battle tank – the Armata, which will soon be delivered to the Russian armed forces.”

The article is abridged. First published in Russian by NTK Zvezda.

http://in.rbth.com/economics/2015/03/23/ar...anks_42135.html

This post has been edited by BorneoAlliance: Mar 24 2015, 08:04 AM

Reports that 3 countries mostly from Southeast Asian countries plan to buy LPD from PT.PAL. AFAIK Myanmar is one of them.



http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/98234/th...-from-indonesia

Yes they did. Morning session.

Exact same RAFALE and a400 from LIMA. Since theyare in the region wont hurt to try luck with aggresive indonesia

Maybe the French knows of which country where funds are available right now.

Anyway the Dassault Rafale promotional visit was being facilitated by PT.DI.

This post has been edited by azriel: Mar 24 2015, 01:30 PM

Indon already have exported their military products...kita nk buat training ship pun terkial2..

A400M have more chance to get business, very good to replace C130.
Rafale just try luck. still good to see them try to get business.

Other 2, i think
- Myanmar, yes one of them
- Thailand (only have 1 endurance class 7600 tons), also high possible get 1-2 unit
- Vietnam, mostly will get 2 unit too.
- Malaysia , seems military analyst said LPD not required for now and no budget.
- Cambodia/Brunei too small, no LPD requirement
- Singapore can built own LPD/LHD
- Philippine already bought 2 unit


This post has been edited by waja2000: Mar 24 2015, 03:47 PM

we also want but hear say that it will be included in the next rmk but as a joint procurement by all 3 branches of malaysia armed forces

Navy will operate, air force will land heli most likely nuri or ec725 and armed force will land armoured vehicles

Russia Rolls Out All-New Armored Vehicle


Russian tracked armored vehicle Kurganets-25
© Photo: military-informant.com.

Russian tracked armored vehicle Kurganets-25

The tryout in Alabino, just outside Moscow, featured a group of partially camouflaged armored vehicles rolling past. The Kurganets-25 provides a high degree of commonality with the new T-14 Armata heavy battle tank, whose photo earlier appeared online, Military-informant.com reported.

The Kurganets-25 will evolve into various models, gradually replacing BMP and BMD and MT-LB and other types of tracked armored platforms. It will have modular armor that can be upgraded for specific threats, a 2A42 30 mm cannon, and four Kornet-EM anti-tank guided missile launchers.

The Kurganets-25 is fully amphibious, propelled in the water by two water-jets at the rear of the hull.

The vehicle uses a new technology for amphibious operation which increases the speed in the water up to 10 km/h.

The vehicle will be equipped with automatic fire control system which is able to automatically select targets.

Standard equipment of the Kurganets-25 could include a thermal imager, eye-safe laser rangefinder, GPS / inertial navigation system and computerized fire control system.

http://sputniknews.com/russia/20150324/1019920141.html

Japan prepares to commission Izumo helicopter destroyer



Preparing for a potential conflict with the PLA Navy over the disputed East China Sea, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is ready to commission its most advanced helicopter destroyer, Izumo, on March 25, reports our Chinese-language sister paper Want Daily.

Developed by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, Izumo is the lead ship in its class of helicopter destroyer. It can carry seven anti-submarine warfare helicopters and search-and-rescue helicopters.

With five helipads on the flight deck, five helicopters can take off or land simultaneously. The ship can carry 400 troops and 50 trucks for amphibious operations. The ship has neither a ski-jump nor a catapult to launch fixed-wing aircraft but it can still become a light aircraft carrier after Japan receives F-35 Lighting fighters from the US, which have vertical take-off and landing ability.

Japan also plans to purchase 20 P-1 and P-3 patrol planes to carry out missions against Chinese submarines in the East China Sea.

China meanwhile recently launched its 25th Type 056 corvette. The vessel is also the seventh Type 056A developed for anti-submarine warfare in the East and South China seas.

Gen Nakatani, Japan's defense minister, said at the graduation ceremony of the National Defense Academy of Japan on March 22 that he had taken note of the fact that China's military budget has grown by 10% annually for past five years.

http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclas...000142&cid=1101