Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)’s Post

The important of Flight Simulator and how its facilitating and empowering pilot practice all sorts of flight conditions and unpredictable maneuver.

Iran launched 200 missiles into Israel, with alarming footage from a British Airways pilot capturing fireballs in the sky. This attack raises serious concerns about civilian flight safety. #IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastTensions #MissileStrike #AviationSafety #GlobalConflict #BreakingNews #IranNews #BritishAirways #FlightSafety #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #MiddleEastCrisis #WarInTheMiddleEast #AirspaceRisk #MissileLaunch #RegionalConflict #MiddleEastSecurity #HindustanHerald #heraldnews #hindustan #herald #heraldbreakingnews #heraldlatestnews #newsupdate

In my recent readings on aviation data analysis and military airstrike operations (my current learning journey), one critical element in mission preparation and planning is gathering data about weather conditions, particularly visibility. Factors like 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐬 and 𝐟𝐨𝐠 play an essential role in determining how effectively pilots can identify ground targets, even with the advanced surveillance and targeting systems onboard the aircraft. However, this key factor seems largely absent from mainstream media discussions about potential Israel Air Force airstrikes on Iran. Given the likelihood that Israel will rely on tankers and refueling aircraft to extend the duration of fighter jet operations, as seen in prior training exercises, visibility will be crucial. The weather maps suggest that visibility will clear up after the 25th, around 16:00. Could this time window be an indicator of when an airstrike might take place?

🎆🛩Eurofighter Typhoon turns 30 years old!! 🆕 Next Generation is ready for the new challenges, and new orders are on going, so #Eurofighter is now more important in terms of workload, revenues and employment. I always said that Eurofighter consurtium is a 🏆 success story of the European Defense Industry, and the programme helped many suppliers to jump to a higher level of technology&capabilities. 👉Here some figures and milestones of this strategic programme for European Industry. #Eurofighter #Typhoon https://lnkd.in/dEeyPfuV

A week on from the loss of a second A-50U MAINSTAY Airborne early warning and control aircraft, Russia has highly likely grounded the fleet from flying in support of Ukraine operations. The loss of this capability providing daily command and control to Russian air operations highly likely significantly degrades the situational awareness provided to air crews. This is a capability gap Russia can ill afford over the contested airspace of eastern and southern Ukraine. It is likely that Russia will have to explore options to bridge this gap, including repurposing aircraft and accepting greater risk to provide the effective air support its ground forces require, but are likely not receiving. This is a prolonged issue that has almost certainly been exacerbated by the removal of A-50s supporting operations. Airframe and crew fatigue are almost certain to intensify once the A-50 does return to operations, with the fleet increasingly stretched. By British Intelligence _

Eurofighter is set to integrate and test new systems in the Typhoon aircraft next year, marking a significant upgrade in its capabilities. These enhancements will include advanced radar, improved avionics and enhanced weapon systems, as it aims to boost the aircraft’s operational effectiveness and combat readiness. The initiative reflects a commitment to keeping the Typhoon at the forefront of modern air combat technology, with the integration of these new systems enabling the Typhoon to perform a wider range of missions with greater precision and reliability. Upgraded features will also enhance the aircraft’s survivability and adaptability in various combat scenarios. The upcoming tests should pave the way for full operational deployment if successful. #Eurofighter #Typhoon #AirWarfare #Aviation #MilitaryInnovation #Modernisation #DefenceNews https://bit.ly/4fzWgjM

On Monday, July 1, German Air Force pilots stationed at #Lielvārde Air Base in #Latvia will conduct flights, including low-altitude flights, in Estonian airspace with #Eurofighter Typhoon jets. The low-altitude flights will occur in designated low-altitude flight areas and not lower than 152 meters (500 feet). On July 1, low-altitude flights will take place between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the designated low-altitude flight areas of eastern, southwestern, southern and central Estonia. The aircraft may pass over settlements or isolated farms, but efforts will be made to avoid populated areas whenever possible. NATO member countries allocate specific regions and parts of their airspace for air force exercises and training, including low-altitude flights. These exercises comply with Estonian laws and are conducted in agreement with the Transport Administration and the Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS)/Lennuliiklusteeninduse AS (EANS). According to a decision by the North Atlantic Council, NATO member states' air forces are responsible for the airspace surveillance of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Aircraft ensuring air security are based at Ämari Air Base in Estonia and #Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania. Due to runway repairs at Ämari Air Base, fighter jets are currently also stationed at Lielvārde Air Base in Latvia. https://lnkd.in/d7aG5f87

What form must you fill out to declare Jihad on a magazine? First, "Simple Flying" magazine lists the vaunted RC-135/RIVET JOINT as an "Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft." That alone would require an entire case of whiskey to atone for at Offutt, Waddington, Mildenhall or Kadena. Then, the author puts the vaunted RC-135 BELOW the E-3 and the A-Freakin'-50. I know the Air Force must have a form for Jihad Declaration. Can anyone help? Methinks they should change the name of that magazine to "Simpleton Flying." #ALONEANDUNARMED

Here are 5 key facts about the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ): 1) The Alaska ADIZ is an area of airspace extending upward from the surface, within which aircraft must be readily identified and located for national security purposes56. 2) It begins where sovereign U.S. airspace ends and covers a defined stretch of international airspace surrounding Alaska2. 3) Russian military aircraft are regularly detected operating within the Alaska ADIZ, though this activity is not typically seen as a threat2. 4) NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) is responsible for monitoring and tracking aircraft within the Alaska ADIZ27. 5) Pilots must file flight plans and maintain radio contact when flying through the ADIZ to allow for proper identification1.

The Eurofighter consortium and the Spanish Ministry of Defense have finalized an order for 25 Eurofighter Typhoon T4+ combat aircraft under the Halcon II program, marking a significant step forward in renewing Spain's air fleet. This agreement, initially discussed in 2023, was concluded at the 2024 International Fighter Conference (IFC) in Berlin on November 5, where an official contract was signed between Eurofighter and the NATO Eurofighter 2000 and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA), responsible for the program on behalf of partner nations. The Eurofighter Typhoon, a multirole combat aircraft designed by a European consortium of EADS, Alenia Aeronautica, and BAE Systems, is powered by two EUROJET EJ200 engines, reaching a top speed of 2,495 km/h with a range of 2,900 km. Its delta-wing configuration and composite materials grant it exceptional agility and maneuverability, supported by advanced avionics with voice commands and a sophisticated human-machine interface. Equipped with the CAPTOR M-Scan radar, renowned for its detection and tracking capabilities, the Typhoon can also be upgraded with AESA radar for enhanced performance, ensuring rapid and accurate battlefield awareness. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots #spain #eurofighter #radar #radars #typhoon #tornado