G2 Solutions @ August 12, 2010 # No Comment Yet
Saudi Arabia wants 84 new F-15S strike-fighters to replace some of its oldest F-15s, but they also want an advanced radar that will be similar to the radar on the F-35 that the Israelis plan to buy.
New digital radars with active electronically scanned array (AESA) antennas can increase [...]
G2 Solutions @ September 26, 2009 # No Comment Yet
G2 Solutions @ May 16, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Two interesting pieces emerging from Ares on Defense this morning. The first is about the continuing unwillingness of the US government to open up some of the F-35 systems. Since the IAF has a track record of substantially modifying its weapons systems (IAF has a fairly unique CONOPS), the problems described in the [...]
G2 Solutions @ February 26, 2009 # No Comment Yet
That is the opinion of Edwin Black in the Jerusalem Post this morning. Some elements are rather thought provoking and are worthy of consideration:
-$20/gallon: would paralyze US economy and have immediate catastrophic effect on the airline industry
-57 days of strategic reserve would likely force the US Navy to act in the Persian Gulf to restore [...]
G2 Solutions @ February 4, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Most nations joining the space club would normally be congratulated for their technological achievement. In the case of the Islamic Republic of Iran, not so much and for valid, yet still entirely speculative reasons. This launch is vindicating those in the Bush and Obama administrations who support the missile defense initiative. This does not however [...]
G2 Solutions @ January 10, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Much is being reported this morning about this unconfirmed and, unverifiable, news item. Several news outlet are commenting:
DoD Buzz: U.S. Rejected 2008 Israeli Request for Bombs, Tankers for Iran Strike
Jerusalem Post: ‘US rejected Israeli bid to strike Iran’
Haaretz: U.S. spurned Israel plan for attack on Iran nuke reactor
IHT: U.S. rejected aid for Israeli raid on [...]
G2 Solutions @ November 13, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The first one comes from Israeli Defense Minister, Amos Gilad, who clearly states in this Jerusalem Post interview that “For now, Israel is backing diplomatic and economic efforts to thwart the Iranians, Gilad added, but it doubts these will work and it is keeping all options open”
The second, from another Israeli source, Debka, that [...]
G2 Solutions @ September 3, 2008 # No Comment Yet
This article from the Middle East Times suggest that the IAF might be able to use two Georgian bases for operations against Iran. Two airbases (Shiraki or Marneuli) are possibly the ones behind this article here.
G2 Solutions @ July 31, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Key point from the document: U.S. policy should focus on creating conditions for effective relations over the long haul. The contents are nothing new to observers, however the timing of this release is peculiar.
Summary pdf
Complete Report
mmerluzeau @ July 29, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Interesting analysis on how the Hel HaAvir might go at it can be found here. The numbers seem a little low considering the infrastructure that needs to be addressed, timing and distances involved.
mmerluzeau @ July 12, 2008 # No Comment Yet
This past week showed a significant deterioration of the situation in the Middle East. Despite significant progress in Iraq, tensions with Iran have again spiked following a series of SRBM and IRBM missile tests there.
The following has emerged over the past few weeks:
- Israel has been conducting large scale exercises involving 100+ combat aircraft, AEW [...]
