This all-terrain vehicle has the ability to take off from indigenous runways and transform into a light-sports aircraft using a parafoil wing. Reaching ground speeds of up to 70 mph and flight speeds of 40 mph, the SkyRunner can transport 2 occupants 240 miles, or 120 nautical miles, at an altitude of 10,000 feet.

The latest model of SkyRunner, equipped with a carbon-fiber body, will cost about $139,000.

After receiving FAA approval in June, a SkyRunner representative explained in an interview with Business Insider that they received interest and a verbal commitment from the US special forces community.

“The shocks [are what] won this particular group over,” said SkyRunner consultant Mike Mitchell. “Going off of a loading dock 4-5 feet tall … with such a soft landing was a big plus in their eyes.”

Rather than being offensively oriented, Mitchell explained that a military-grade SkyRunner would be primarily used for surveillance or recovery missions.

Daniel Wasserbly, Washington, DC and Victor Barreira, Paris - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
20 September 2016

BAE Systems has been awarded a long-delayed USD54 million contract to provide 32 upgraded 155 mm M109A5+ BR self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) to the Brazilian Army, the company announced on 19 September.

Brazil received 32 M109A5s to be modernised and complement 40 legacy M109A3s. (Victor Barreira)

"Production is anticipated to begin in October with vehicle deliveries beginning in 2018," BAE Systems said. "Final deliveries and the beginning of training and support in Brazil are expected to take place by the end of 2018."

The work will upgrade 32 former US Army M109A5 SPHs to an M109A5+ BR configuration for Brazil. The Foreign Military Sales deal had been stalled since a letter of offer and acceptance between the Brazilian Army and US government was signed in December 2014, but the deliveries will only be about a year later than expected under a recently revised plan.

Today I learned: The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter had razor-sharp wings



The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter's trapezoid wing was so thin and sharp, especially near the wingtip, that protective guards were put in place before ground maintenance operations to prevent ground crew from hitting it and injuring themselves. 

Argentina current best choice will be Mirage F1 from France or opt for Pakistan / China build JF-17. Korean made K-50 just too expensive and face protest from the British

Argentina current best choice will be Mirage F1 from France or opt for Pakistan / China build JF-17. Korean made K-50 just too expensive and face protest from the British

Wouldn't those be a little old?

Even Iran-Iraq and Gulf war eras Saddam used them.

Argentina current best choice will be Mirage F1 from France or opt for Pakistan / China build JF-17. Korean made K-50 just too expensive and face protest from the British

They don't have much choice left, either France, Pakitan / China or maybe Isreal IAI-Kfir 50 (as they almost bought it)

apa punya suwey Pinoy nih
dapat fighter bird strike
dpat kapal kene langgar

org kapal ada pantang sendiri bila atas kapal. xle kencing kt bilges, xle balaih pungkoq, xle semmelih binatang pastu darah dia turun direct ke laut... ni mesti ada langgar pantang ni. tau2 je la kabayan ni. pemalas pun ada gak. suweyyy kapal!!!

Dorang bela apa smpi kena sembelih menatang atas kapal?huhu

both equally corrupt.. fisherman getting subsidized diesel too last time..