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G2 Solutions @ April 30, 2009 # No Comment Yet
From Aviation Week:
During her final days in office, former U.S. Air Force acquisition chief Sue Payton fired off a letter to Northrop Grumman saying she was “increasingly concerned” about the company’s management of the Global Hawk high-altitude unmanned aerial system program…
Surprising “Reglement de Compte” from Sue Payton…
G2 Solutions @ April 30, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Looks like our Veep did miss another opportunity to think before talking.
Reuters:Biden swine flu comments prompt clarification
AP: Biden tells family to stay off planes, subways
Politico:Biden would avoid subways, planes after swine flu outbreak
and here is the ATA predictible & reasonable response
G2 Solutions @ April 30, 2009 # No Comment Yet
SinoDefence has posted higher resolution pictures of the modified J-10B.
G2 Solutions @ April 30, 2009 # No Comment Yet
A German Tiger helicopter has suffered a serious rotor-related technical failure on April 24 while conducting engine run-up at Le Luc Army Base near the French Riviera. Le Luc is the location fo the joint Franco-German attack helicopter school. For the time being, German and French tiger fleets have been grounded until all rotors are [...]
G2 Solutions @ April 28, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Here is another detailed account from Guy Norris, undeniably the best Boeing expert in the media.
G2 Solutions @ April 27, 2009 # No Comment Yet
<br /> <a href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1574029/” mce_href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1574029/”>787 First Flight will take place:</a><span style=”font-size:9px;” mce_style=”font-size:9px;”>(<a href=”http://www.polldaddy.com” mce_href=”http://www.polldaddy.com”>online surveys</a>)</span><br />
G2 Solutions @ April 27, 2009 # No Comment Yet
EADS is competing against the Dassault, Indra and Thales team for the initial procurement of six new systems to France, Germany and Spain (and possibly Turkey). More information will be posted as it becomes available.
G2 Solutions @ April 26, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Boeing P-8A has successfully passed a critical milestone yesterday; the new generation Navy Boeing P-8A is set become the standard for advanced maritime surveillance aircraft. This welcome bit of news, ahead of the expected first flight of 787 within the next 60-90 days, will boost Boeing IDS’ image.
Guy Norris has the story on his blog: [...]
G2 Solutions @ April 25, 2009 # No Comment Yet
The substandard NYT op-ed “Up, Up and Out” gets a full review from Bill Sweetman in Ares on Defense.
There is not much we could possibly disagree with Bill about the contents of this op-ed, with restraint being the only option here. By opting to post this op-ed, the NYT had to expect a response from [...]
G2 Solutions @ April 23, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Roel Pieper’s European Technology and Investment Research Center has filed for bankruptcy, putting the final nail in the Eclipse 500 coffin. Plans for European and Russian E500 production have now been canceled. In the meantime, a group of E500 owners has filed in court to have the Eclipse Bankruptcy Trustee release all IP related [...]
G2 Solutions @ April 23, 2009 # No Comment Yet
The much anticipated/predicted battle surrounding the future of F-22A is now in full swing following SecDef’s last week decision.
Colin Clark has the latest on how the “battle” is apparently shaping up. However, comments from General Greg “Speedy” Martin (USAF-Ret) “Just because you are the boss doesn’t always mean you are right, and it doesn’t always [...]
G2 Solutions @ April 23, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Here is another stumbled across pic. An Italian Tornado IDS doing what this aircraft does best…
G2 Solutions @ April 23, 2009 # No Comment Yet
An interesting look at one of the first article (T-2 based on information) Poseidon this week. Undoubtedly one of the best looking 737 around.
For those interested in more information about the P-8A program, here is an approved for public release IDS presentation from last month’s Australian International Airshow
Click on Image to access presentation on Boeing’s [...]
G2 Solutions @ April 23, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Bill Sweetman has provided excellent coverage of the Dutch parliament debate over the acquisition of the first two F-35 test aircraft. We particularly like today’s entry where he asks highly pertinent questions.
Netherlands JSF Debate - Update April 23
Dutch cabinet feels the heat over JSF
G2 Solutions @ April 23, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Up, Up and Out
An article entirely based on the realities of the moment, not the realities of the future.
…and the response from General Schwartz
“Up, Up and Out,” by Paul Kane (Op-Ed, April 21), recommends disbanding the Air Force because of vague claims that ours is a redundant service and apparently not at war.
Mr. Kane’s [...]
G2 Solutions @ April 23, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Defense News reports:
Thales and France’s Délégation Générale pour l’Armement (DGA) procurement agency have completed a latest series of tests for the RBE2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, the defense systems company announced April 22. Continue reading…
In the meantime, Dassault is focusing on markets where its troubled child stands a real chance of success
While several [...]
G2 Solutions @ April 21, 2009 # No Comment Yet
The Indian Air Force needs to quickly address excessive information leakage as it can only further complicate the situation later in the competition. Based on all the open source material available regarding this competition, Dassault’s claims of fairness concerns are evidently getting more and more traction.
G2 Solutions @ April 21, 2009 # No Comment Yet
From the Wall Street Journal:
Former U.S. officials say the attacks appear to have originated in China. However it can be extremely difficult to determine the true origin because it is easy to mask identities online.
A Pentagon report issued last month said that the Chinese military has made “steady progress” in developing online-warfare techniques. China hopes [...]
