Friday, November 13, 2009

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 13, 2009


Snapshot Of Future USAF Fighter/AWACS Mix -- ELP Defens(c)e Blog

So what could the USAF fighter/AWACs mix of the future look like in the 2020’s and beyond? A look at Australia has some clues.

Troubled and not quite ready, Australia is receiving the Boeing Wedgetail. As can be seen from this review of the aircrafts capabilities, (note: broad sensor capability …not all air to air support) once it is all figured out, it should hold significant AWACS performance in an affordable airframe.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Ex-Lockheed engineer claims F-22 tech 'defective' -- AP

U.S. Army Equipment Spending Surge Ending -- Defense News

Russian military to get 30 new ICBMs, 3 nuclear subs in 2010 -- RIA Novosti

Russian nuclear sub starts sea trials after overhaul -- RIA Novosti

Combat ID technology evaluated in joint exercise -- www.army.mil

Units to Get New Camo Revealed -- Defense Tech

Sensors may warn troops of vehicle armour damage -- Defense Web

LCS Alternative Weekly -- New Wars

Is China a paper tiger? -- Strategy Page

Missile Defense Agency Announces Next 6 BMD DDGs -- Defense News

Naval Academy Changed Color Guard to Appear More Diverse at World Series -- FOX News

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