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Lampo 13 ha scritto:Scusami, ma quello era un montaggio, e pure fatto male, il mio è vero ...
Da quel che so io, il confine russo (come quello americnao) non è mai messo in discussione, perchè qualunque seria minaccia, per non parlare di un aereo che addirittura lo oltrepassi o tenti di oltrepassarlo, si risolverebbe sempre con un abbattimentobigshot ha scritto:Perchè pensi che con un flanker affianco a distanza di sicurezza avrebbero provato a infrangere il confine russo?Vultur ha scritto:Grazie ero stato frettoloso, quindi un pilota russo si è avvicinato a sei metri da un aereo spia americano, credo che sia meno della distanza di un rifornimento in volo (meno della metà credo), con la responsabilità di stare attento a non causare un incidente internazionale, e il tutto si è risolto con la deviazione dell'aereo americano dalla sua rotta.richelieu ha scritto:Nell' articolo ..... "US recon aircraft intercepted by Russian fighter jet over Baltic - Pentagon" .....Vultur ha scritto:Si sa se l'aereo americano dopo ha deviato la sua rotta o ha tirato dritto?
http://rt.com/news/248837-us-reconnaiss ... tercepted/
..... in precedenza postato ..... si può leggere, fra l' altro, quanto segue .....
Spero di aver così soddisfatto la tua legittima curiosità .....The Sukhoi Su-27 dispatched to intercept the target identified it as a US Air Force reconnaissance aircraft RC-135U and reported the aircraft’s type and tail number to headquarters.
After the Su-27 made several fly-bys around the spy plane, the RC-135U altered course and moved away from Russian border.
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Altro che non professionale, per me il russo è stato molto professionale.
Altro che professionale, è una roba per fare gli sboroni.
L' articolo ..... "Russian defense minister orders to consider restarting Tu-160 missile carrier production" .....Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu gave instructions on Wednesday to study the issue of resuming the production of Tupolev Tu-160 (NATO reporting name: Blackjack) supersonic strategic bombers at the Kazan aviation plant in the Volga Republic of Tatarstan.
Fonte ..... "Russia Conducts Nuclear Bomber Flight Near Alaska" .....The Tu-95 Bear H bombers flew into the Alaska zone on April 22.
But unlike most earlier incursions, no U.S. interceptor jets were dispatched to shadow them, said defense officials familiar with the latest U.S.-Russian aerial encounter.
Però ..... più a sud .....richelieu ha scritto:Ci si sono tanto abituati ..... che ormai non li intercettano più .....
Fonte ..... il 'Daily Report' dell' AFA .....Washington Activates Air Defense Group .....
(5/5/2015)
The Washington Air National Guard activated the 225th Air Defense Group during a ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, according to a Washington National Guard release .....
http://mil.wa.gov/blog/news/post/225th- ... ed-at-wads
Established on May 2, it became the first air defense group in Washington Air Guard history, states the release.
The 225th ADG, along with the newly redesignated 225th Air Defense Squadron and newly created 225th Support Squadron, comprise approximately 280 Washington air guardsmen who carry out the mission of protecting the airspace over the western United States in support of NORAD and US Northern Command.
This region is NORAD’s Western Air Defense Sector.
These changes structure WADS, a wing equivalent, more like other Air Force organizations, states the release.
WADS is headquartered at McChord.
Sembra essere un dato di fatto che la Russia stia attualmente investendo parecchie risorse nel settore della difesa .....MatteF88 ha scritto:Far ripartire la costruzione dei Tu -160 ... l'ultimo esemplare quanti anni fa è uscito di fabbrica? e in funzione di ciò, ce li hanno i soldi ?
Indubbiamente, mi sembra comunque strano il riattivare o costruire ex novo una catena di montaggio sostanzialmente ferma dal 1992 (mi pare di capire che nel 2000 ricominció la produzione ma per costruire soltanto un unico esemplare)...il tutto, poi, per un aereo concepito negli anni '70.richelieu ha scritto:Sembra essere un dato di fatto che la Russia stia attualmente investendo parecchie risorse nel settore della difesa .....MatteF88 ha scritto:Far ripartire la costruzione dei Tu -160 ... l'ultimo esemplare quanti anni fa è uscito di fabbrica? e in funzione di ciò, ce li hanno i soldi ?
Fonte ..... il 'Daily Report' dell' AFA .....Carter, Dempsey Support New Nuclear-Armed Cruise Missile .....
Otto Kreisher (5/7/2015)
Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Joint Chiefs Chairman Army Gen. Martin Dempsey supported development of a new nuclear-capable cruise missile and the updated warhead for it, both of which were challenged during a Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense panel Wednesday. (*)
Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.), former chairman of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, said she understands the need for the Long-Range Strike Bomber, but did not understand why the Air Force wanted to spend an estimated $1.8 billion for the new cruise missile and a like amount to refurbish the W80 nuclear warhead to arm it.
She said the program “undermines our commitment to nuclear reduction.”
Carter said developing the Long Range Standoff missile, which is expected to replace the Air Launched Cruise Missile by 2025, was a “recognition that air defenses were improving around the world.”
The W80 warhead is old and “it too needs work,” he said. “I hope we can accommodate both.”
Dempsey said the new missile is part of the effort to sustain the nuclear triad of bombers, land- and sea-launched ICBMs.
“All the [service] chiefs support the triad to maintain our deterrence,” he said.
The new missile would allow Air Force bombers to strike targets from outside the reach of ground-based air defenses.
Fonte ..... il 'Daily Report' dell' AFA .....Pentagon Releases Annual China Report .....
(5/11/2015)
The Pentagon on May 8 released its annual report on China’s military modernization and strategic goals.
According to the 98-page document, the “primary driver” of China’s military investment remains preparation for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
However, China also remains focused on potential contingencies in the East and South China Seas, as well as missions that extend beyond its immediate periphery, such as power projection, sea lane security, counter-piracy, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, states the report.
From 2005 to 2014, China’s officially disclosed military budget increased by an average of 9.5 percent per year in inflation-adjusted terms, and spending is expected to continue at comparable levels for the foreseeable future.
“China’s military modernization has the potential to reduce core US military technological advantages” as “China is investing in capabilities designed to defeat adversary power projection and counter third-party—including US—intervention during a crisis or conflict,” states the report.
In 2014, the People’s Liberation Army continued to improve its cruise missiles; short- and medium-range ballistic missile; high performance aircraft; integrated air defense; information operations; and amphibious and airborne assault capabilities.
The Defense Department is committed to building a military-to-military relationship with China, though at the same time it must “monitor China’s evolving military strategy, doctrine, and force development,” states the report.
Read the full report ..... http://www.defense.gov/pubs/2015_China_ ... ovDelivery
Fonte ..... "N. Korea Test-fires Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile" .....North Korea said Saturday it successfully test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) — a technology that could eventually offer the nuclear-armed state a survivable second-strike capability.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, who personally oversaw the test, hailed the newly developed missile as a "world-level strategic weapon," according to a report by the official KCNA news agency.
.May 9. 2015 Juche 104 .....
Kim Jong Un Watches Strategic Submarine Underwater Ballistic Missile Test-fire .....
Pyongyang, May 9 (KCNA) -- There took place an underwater test-fire of Korean-style powerful strategic submarine ballistic missile.
The ballistic missile was developed on the personal initiative of Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, and under his meticulous guidance.
Kim Jong Un learned about the tactical and technological specifications of the newly developed ballistic missile and watched its test-fire.
As soon as he issued an order to begin the test-fire, a combat alarm was sounded inside the strategic submarine and it submerged up to a depth for firing the ballistic missile.
After a while, the ballistic missile soared into the sky from underwater.
The test-fire proved and confirmed that the ballistic missile fired from the submarine fully met the requirements of the latest military science and technology.
He highly praised the officials, scientists and technicians in the field of defence science and a munitions factory for having successfully perfected the technology of firing ballistic missile from the strategic submarine underwater in line with the strategic intention of the Central Committee of the WPK.
He said that the successful test-fire of ballistic missile from Korean-style attack submarine is an eye-opening success as signal as satellite launch.
A wonderful gift was presented to the 70th anniversary of the founding of the WPK thanks to the painstaking efforts of the officials, scientists, technicians and workers in the field of defence science and a munitions factory, he noted, extending his thanks to them on behalf of the C.C., the WPK.
He stressed that the acquisition of the technology of firing ballistic missile from a strategic submarine underwater made it possible for the KPA to possess a world-level strategic weapon capable of striking and wiping out in any waters the hostile forces infringing upon the sovereignty and dignity of Songun Korea and conduct any underwater operation.
Ma gli Americani nutrono dubbi .....richelieu ha scritto:Pare che abbiano un SLBM ..... anche loro .....
"N. Korea Test-fires Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile" .....
http://www.defensenews.com/story/defens ... /27083023/
Fonte ..... il 'Daily Report' dell' AFA .....A Triad and True Deterrence Method .....
Susan Katz Keating (5/14/2015)
The three-branched nuclear weapons delivery triad remains a vital component of US defense, said Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak, assistant chief of staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, during an AFA and industry-sponsored breakfast event Wednesday on Capitol Hill .....
http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/D ... encak.aspx
Acknowledging the triad—consisting of strategic bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and submarine-launched ballistic missiles—is an emotionally charged issue to many observers, Harencak said the weapons, nonetheless, are essential to western society.
“The world is not safer today” than it was during the Cold War, Harencak said.
“Capabilities take years,” he added, alluding to potential enemies.
“People would rather not have nuclear weapons,” Harencak said.
“I get that ... Our goal is to work toward a nuclear-free world,” but the world community is not likely to forswear violence and “hug it out,” he added.
No military leader wants to walk into the Oval Office in the aftermath of an attack and be in the position of saying, “Mister President, we cannot neutralize that threat,” Harencak said.
Hence, the continued need for a strong nuclear triad.
“Nothing says stability more than ICBMs over all 50 states,” he said.
“My best military advice is, ‘be prepared.’”
i ... e un 'osso' troppo duro per un politico che è riuscito a scatenare la classica tempesta in un bicchier d'acqua soltanto perché aveva preso fischi per fiaschi .....Fonte ..... il 'Daily Report' dell' AFA .....Misstating a Big One .....
(May 18, 2015)
David Shear ( http://www.defense.gov/bios/biographyde ... aphyid=439 ), assistant defense secretary for Asian and Pacific security matters, stirred diplomatic emotions last week when he mistakenly said B-1B bombers would go to Australia as part of the Defense Department's efforts to boost US military capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.
"We will be placing additional Air Force assets in Australia, … including B-1 bombers and surveillance aircraft," he told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on May 13 during a hearing on safeguarding American interests in the East China Sea and South China Sea.
He did not specify the type of surveillance airplanes.
Talk of sending B-1s to Australia as part of the ongoing US force realignments was new, at least in the public sphere. It didn't take long for nations in the region to respond, and for US officials to clarify the comment.
"China will resolutely uphold its territorial sovereignty. We demand the relevant side talk and act cautiously and not take any actions that are risky or provocative to maintain regional peace and stability," said Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying in Beijing on May 14, reported Morning News USA .....
http://www.morningnewsusa.com/united-st ... 20327.html
Of note, China is the same nation pursuing an aggressive policy of land reclamation in the South China Sea area—behavior US officials have called provocative and a backdoor way of taking de facto control of strategic waterways there.
Shear's comments also prompted the US Embassy in Canberra to post a tweet on May 14: "Contrary to reports, and to correct the record, the US has NO plans to rotate B-1 bombers or surveillance aircraft in Australia." .....
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, also commented that day, stating, "I understand that the official misspoke and that the US does not have any plans to base those aircraft in Australia," reported the Australian Broadcasting Corporation .....
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-15/p ... ia/6471528
However, the US embassy also noted this: "With respect to US force posture initiatives in Australia—which were first announced in 2011—we are currently exploring a range of options for future rotations with our Australian counterparts, and the specifics of future force posture cooperation have yet to be finalized."
As part of the current force posture initiatives, the Air Force already has sent B-52s to northern Australia on several occasions for short training stints.
When seeking more information on the B-1s and a potential role in Australia, the Air Force referred Air Force Magazine to the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
OSD spokesman Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jeffrey Pool reiterated on May 15 that Shear "misspoke."
US officials "regret any concern or confusion this statement may have caused," said Pool.
He added, "We have since officially corrected the record to read: 'We will be operating a mix of additional Air Force assets in Australia on a rotational basis, including fighter, bomber, and tanker aircraft.'"
B-1s have been in Australia before.
For example, several B-1s took part in an Australian training exercise in 2006. And they flew there in 2009 for an air show.
Defense Department leadership has spoken in the past several years of bringing back a periodic B-1 presence to the Asia-Pacific region by reintegrating B-1s into the rotational deployments of bombers to Andersen AFB, Guam.
B-1s were initially part of those rotations in the mid-2000s, along with B-2s and B-52s, but then removed from them when combat operations heated up in Afghanistan and Iraq.
B-1s played an enduring role in those conflicts as they do today in the air campaign against ISIS terrorist forces in Iraq and Syria.
In May 2014, B-1s flew from home base in South Dakota to drop ordnance on a training range near Guam, so they have not been entirely absent from the Asia-Pacific region in recent years.
Fonte ..... il 'Daily Report' dell' AFA .....China Exercises Bombers Over Miyako Strait .....
Marc V. Schanz (5/22/2015)
H-6K bombers with the People's Liberation Army Air Force carried out an exercise over the Miyako Strait for the first time on May 21, according to PLA officials and the Xinhua state news wire .....
http://eng.mod.gov.cn/TopNews/2015-05/2 ... 586149.htm
The exercise, which the PLA said was intended to "level up the PLA Air Force's mobility and combativeness" in operations over water, was within international airspace and did not disrupt any civil aviation.
The Miyako Strait lies between Okinawa and Miyako Island in the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan.
The drill is the second long-range PLAAF drill in the past two months, with its first long-range Western Pacific exercise taking place this past March over the Bashi Channel.
Pictures posted by the Ministry of Defense show the exercise featured what appears to be the PLAAF's H-6K bomber, a Chinese version of the Tupolev Tu-16, which is capable of carrying cruise missiles.
http://eng.mod.gov.cn/Photos/2015-05/21 ... 586156.htm
PLA officials said the exercises are not targeted at any particular country, but added similar exercises may be planned in the future and will simulate real-world scenarios.
Chinese forces are working to improve long-range aviation capabilities beyond Chinese territory, according to PLA watchers, and have expanded training and exercising activities as a result.
Fonte ..... "James: We Have Eyes On You" ..... http://www.airforcemag.com/DRArchive/Pa ... n-You.aspx..... Vital and expensive US satellites are being “threatened by the proliferation of man-made space debris and those deliberately seeking to counter our advantages or capabilities in space.”
That means the Air Force must begin preparing now for the possibility of a war in space.
