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Boeing unveils first Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet

10:35 GMT, July 9, 2009 ST. LOUIS | Boeing [NYSE: BA] today unveiled the first of 24 F/A-18F Block II Super Hornets for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during a ceremony at Boeing Integrated Defense Systems' production facilities in St. Louis. The aircraft will be delivered later this month, three months ahead of schedule.

"The Super Hornet is on its way to delivering advanced combat capabilities to the Royal Australian Air Force," said Bob Gower, Boeing vice president of F/A-18 and EA-18 Programs. "Cooperation and great teamwork on the part of Australia's Defence Materiel Organisation, the Royal Australian Air Force, the U.S. Navy and the Hornet Industry Team have enabled the first RAAF Super Hornet to be delivered within budget and ahead of schedule."

The remaining 23 Super Hornets, each equipped with the Raytheon-built APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, will be delivered to the RAAF throughout 2010 and 2011.

"The RAAF Super Hornet will bring a new generation of air power to Australia," said Group Capt. Steve Roberton, Head Air Combat Transition Office, RAAF. "Its advanced, networked weapons system will deliver enhanced air combat capability across the spectrum of air-to-air, strategic land attack and maritime strike, which is so important for Australia. It is a true multirole aircraft and there's a lot of excitement on the ground in the Air Combat Group about its arrival."

The Australian government announced in March 2007 that it would acquire 24 of the F/A-18F multirole fighters, making that country the first international Super Hornet customer.

"The rollout of the first RAAF Block II Super Hornet is an important and exciting milestone for all of the Australian and U.S. team members, who have accomplished a great deal of significant work to make this event possible," said U.S. Navy Capt. Mark Darrah, F/A-18 and EA-18 program manager, PMA-265. "Our long and successful relationship has been mutually beneficial during the RAAF classic Hornet program, and taking this next logical step with the acquisition of the Super Hornet is a win-win for both nations. The Super Hornet's inherent tactical capabilities and ability to force multiply speak for themselves."

The Block II F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a multirole aircraft, able to perform virtually every mission in the tactical spectrum, including air superiority, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter escort, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, maritime strike, reconnaissance, forward air control and tanker missions. Boeing has delivered more than 395 F/A-18E/Fs to the U.S. Navy. Every Super Hornet produced has been delivered on or ahead of schedule.

http://www.defpro.com/news/details/8543/

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c'est une suite logique, vu qu'ils possedent deja des hornet

Impressionant.. affraid

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OUAH ,VERY GOOD!!!!!

magnifique :deco:

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tu venais d'en fumer c'est ca??

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First Aussie Super Hornet Takes to the Air

By christopher p. cavas
Published: 22 Jul 2009 17:29

Australia's F/A-18F Super Hornet program got a boost July 22 when the first of a planned 24 new strike fighters made its maiden flight.

The Royal Australian Air Force aircraft lifted off from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, Mo., where it was built at Boeing's Integrated Defense Systems facility.

According to Greg Combet, Australia's Minister for Defence Personnel, Material and Science, the first flight lasted more than an hour.

"The government is pleased to see that the Super Hornet project is progressing well and remains on schedule and on budget," Combet said in a statement.

Australia announced in March 2007 it would become the first international customer for the Super Hornet, which is the mainstay of the U.S. Navy's strike fighter force. All of the Australian Block II Super Hornets will be of the two-seat F model. The aircraft will be referred to in Australian service as "Rhinos," an unofficial nickname for the planes in U.S. service.

Following further flight tests in the U.S., the first Rhino is scheduled to arrive at RAAF base Amberley in March 2010. The remaining 23 aircraft in the $6 billion deal are to be delivered in 2010 and 2011.

All Rhinos will be equipped with the Raytheon APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, providing a quantum capability leap over the F-111 fighter-bombers the new aircraft will replace.

Nearly 400 F/A-18 E and F models have been delivered by Boeing to the U.S. Navy.

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4201230

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ASLAV = Stryker Exclamation

oui mon ami c'est le même véhicule blindé, ASLAV chez les Australiens, STRYKER chez les Américains.

le blindé à roues ASLAV est basé sur le piranha II de 13t (poids max au combat ) , le stryker est dérivé du PIRANHA III H de 18t , alors que les piranha IIIC de 22t est semblable au modèle sélectionné par l'armée belge ..

soldat australien armé d'un steyr AUG avec lunettte modifiée et lance grenade M203

le reste de la gallerie ici en HD

http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opslipper/images/gallery/2009/0728a/index.htm

les futurs LHD de la marine australienne ....

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In May of 2006, “Australia Issues Official Tender for A$ 2.0B Large Amphibious Ships Program” covered the RAN’s decision to expand its naval expeditionary capabilities. HMAS Manoora and Kanimbla would be replaced with substantially larger and more capable modern designs, featuring strong air support. Navantia and Tenix offered a 27,000t LHD design that resembled the Strategic Projection Ship (Buque de Proyeccion Estrategica) under construction for the Spanish Navy. The DCNS-Thales Australia team, meanwhile, proposed a variation of the 21,300t Mistral Class that is serving successfully with the French Navy.

Navantia’s larger design eventually won, giving the Spanish firm an A$11 billion clean sweep of Australia’s “Air Warfare Destroyer” and LHD programs. These 5 ships will be the core of Australia’s future surface navy. The LHDs will be able to serve as amphibious landing ships, helicopter carriers, floating HQs and medical facilities for humanitarian assistance, and launching pads for UAVs or even short/vertical takeoff fighters.

The latest inclusion involves a successful early-stage design review

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/australias-canberra-class-lhds-03384/

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Royal Australian Air Force Aquires Heron UAVs in Collaboration with Canadian Forces

Australian Air Force to Begin Operating Its First Unmanned Aerial System

11:43 GMT, September 7, 2009 Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, today announced that the Royal Australian Air Force has acquired Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in close collaboration with Canadian Defence forces.

“This high resolution intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability will enhance the capability of Australian forces in Afghanistan,” Senator Faulkner said.

The Heron UAV is a one tonne aircraft capable of medium altitude, long endurance flights. Under Project NANKEEN, the Defence Materiel Organisation has signed a contract with Canadian company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) to lease Heron UAV services which will provide high resolution intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability.

The Australian Defence Force has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian Forces which already operates Heron UAVs in Afghanistan.

In July 2009 Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army personnel undertook Heron training in Canada. These personnel have now been absorbed within the Canadian Heron UAV Detachment at Kandahar airfield conducting combat operations in support of ISAF.

This has meant the ADF has rapidly established its Heron capability by drawing on the Canadians’ operational knowledge, experience and facilities.

“The Australian Government greatly appreciates the assistance of the Canadian Defence Force in this project,” Senator Faulkner said.

When the systems acquired through the NANKEEN contract are delivered to Kandahar, Australia will establish its full Heron detachment of Air Force and Army personnel.

“Air power of the future will involve a balance of manned and unmanned platforms. In particular a long endurance UAV can enhance force protection by providing ground commanders with real time intelligence,” Senator Faulkner said.

“The experience that Air Force gains in operating long endurance UAVs in Afghanistan will also help shape the development of unmanned Defence capabilities for Australia through the next decade,” Senator Faulkner said.

Heron can conduct operations in excess of 24 hours, with a maximum speed of more than 100 knots (180 km/h) and at altitudes of up to 10,000 metres.

This leading edge technology is operationally proven and provides Australia with an essential capability. It also allows Australian Defence Industry involvement, with companies including Geospatial Intelligence, Carbine Security Installations and Fujitsu Australia.

http://www.defpro.com/news/details/9615/

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Australia & Spain. Amphibious Ships official keel laying ceremony

Thursday, 24 September 2009

Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced that the official keel laying of Australia’s first Amphibious Ship (LHD 01) took place overnight at Navantia’s shipbuilding yard in Ferrol, Spain.

“Under Project JP2048 Phase 4A/B the Commonwealth is acquiring two new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) amphibious ships to provide sustainment support for our deployed forces,” said Mr Combet.

BAE Systems Australia Defence is the prime contractor for this $3.3 billion project. The Spanish shipbuilder Navantia is subcontracted to BAE as the design authority and is required to construct and fit out the hulls of two large Amphibious Ships for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

“The project is on schedule with the ceremony for the keel laying of the hull for LHD 01 occurring exactly one year to the day from first steel being cut. I am also advised that the whole of ship design reviews are nearing completion,” said Mr Combet.

“After completion of the hulls for the Amphibious Ships they will be transported to Australia. The superstructures will then be constructed, fitted out and integrated with the hulls at BAE Systems’ Williamstown dockyard.”

“The combat system is to be provided by Saab Systems Australia, which will also integrate the combat management system; and the communications system will be supplied by L-3 Communications.”

The next milestone will be the launch of LHD 01 in Spain in March 2011 and then the arrival of it at Williamstown dockyard in 2012 with LHD 02 arriving in 2014.

“As outlined in the Government’s White Paper, these ships will be able to carry a substantial quantity of equipment, stores and personnel. In terms of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, they will most likely be the best means available to provide assistance in our region,” said Mr Combet.

http://www.bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=60961

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Je le vois déjà sans les pneus et en feu,avec un soldat mort à côté de se véhicule,dans le bourbier afghans.
Ils doivent fabriquer du ultra lourd,sinon c'est pas la peine,les soldats sont morts d'avance,ou handicaper à vie!!!!!(avis personnel). hadarat

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Les nouveaux sous-marins australiens couteront 36 milliards $

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29.10.2009 - leportaildessousmarins - Par Rédacteur en chef - La prochaine génération de sous-marins australiens coutera 36 milliards $ (22 milliards €) pour 12 exemplaires, montre un rapport.

Le gouvernement australien a déjà annoncé que les 12 nouveaux sous-marins seront construits à Osborne, peu importe qui remporte le contrat. Mais un rapport avertit qu’essayer de construire les nouveaux sous-marins en Australie pourrait être dangereux et que l’achat de sous-marins plus petits, au rayon d’action moindre, mais "sur étagère", ne devrait pas être écarté.

Le rapport, rédigé par l’Australian Strategic Policy Institute, financé par le gouvernement, prévoit que les sous-marins construits en Australie couteraient le prix "renversant" de 3 milliards $ (1,85 milliard €) pièce — 3 fois le prix des sous-marins actuels. La facture dépasse le budget annuel de l’éducation et représente plus du tiers de celui de la santé.

L’institut conseille de ne pas attribuer le contrat des sous-marins à ASC. En effet, indique le rapport, "il y a de très bonnes raisons de ne pas le faire". Le gouvernement australien prévoit que les futurs sous-marins soient un tiers plus gros que les Collins actuels et nécessitent au moins 20 membres d’équipage de plus.

Le rapport, rédigé par un ancien sous-marinier, décrit une image glauque d’un projet à haut-risque et couteux. Il conseille au gouvernement de ne pas écarter une solution étrangère. Le rapport rappelle que les retards dans la livraison des Collins ont eu des effets négatifs pour les équipages et les capacités, qui se font encore sentir.

"Entrer dans la phase de construction avec des spécifications changeantes et / ou des technologies non éprouvées va accroitre le risque d’explosion des couts et du calendrier," indique-t-il.

Les nouveaux sous-marins doivent être mis à l’eau d’ici 2022 et opérationnels en 2025, lorsque les Collins seront désarmés.