Internationale fighter ontwikkelingen

[Harald]

Op welke afstand en op welke hoogte weet ik niet. Wel zal CAS linksom of rechtsom toch worden uitgevoerd. Dat is gelukkig niet afhankelijk van de A-10 (blijft natuurlijk wel een bruut vliegtuig).

Ja,    A-10 en F-14 blijven favoriet voor mij !

A-10 Wrattenzwijn alleen dat geluid al    ...  BBBBbbbbrrrrrrrrrt... zo mooi

[Sparkplug]

Maar kan in de toekomst ook CAS gegeven worden op 50 a 100 meter voor je troepen/eenheden ? of nog dichterbij ?

Voor mijn gevoel moet je dan een goede SA hebben vanuit de lucht om die ondersteuning te kunnen geven.

Op welke afstand en op welke hoogte weet ik niet. Wel zal CAS linksom of rechtsom toch worden uitgevoerd. Dat is gelukkig niet afhankelijk van de A-10 (blijft natuurlijk wel een bruut vliegtuig).

[Harald]

Maar kan in de toekomst ook CAS gegeven worden op 50 a 100 meter voor je troepen/eenheden ? of nog dichterbij ?

Voor mijn gevoel moet je dan een goede SA hebben vanuit de lucht om die ondersteuning te kunnen geven.

[Sparkplug]

Klopt,
Maar er zal wel iets ter vervanging van CAS gevonden moeten worden. Ik snap opzich wel dat een A-10 in een toekomstige "battlefield" een kleine overlevingskans heeft. Maar hoe dat dan wel opgevuld moet worden ? alles van afstand op grote hoogte ?  of juist met Arty/ MLRS met precisie-munitie ? of drone's ?

De USAF/AFRes/ANG hebben een luxe positie met de A-10 als dedicated CAS platform. CAS wordt ook door alle andere type fast jets uitgevoerd.

Vermoed dat de toekomstige LRAM (Long-Range Attack Munition) vaak voor CAS zal worden ingezet.

https://gagadget.com/en/rockets/322720-the-lram-long-range-munition-for-f-35-fighter-jets-mv-22-convertoplanes-and-ah-1z-helicopters-will-have-a-maximum/

https://gagadget.com/en/321916-the-us-is-developing-a-revolutionary-lram-barrage-munition-with-a-range-of-hundreds-of-kilometres-for-the-f-35-lightning-/

[Harald]

Dat van de A-10 was al bekend. 2030 komt steeds dichterbij. De F-15EX kan de F-15E aanvullen, mits in de juiste hoeveelheid.

Klopt,
Maar er zal wel iets ter vervanging van CAS gevonden moeten worden. Ik snap opzich wel dat een A-10 in een toekomstige "battlefield" een kleine overlevingskans heeft. Maar hoe dat dan wel opgevuld moet worden ? alles van afstand op grote hoogte ?  of juist met Arty/ MLRS met precisie-munitie ? of drone's ?

Er zal vanaf de grond flink geinvesteerd worden in SHORAD, dat kun je nu wel zien aan de oorlog in Oekraïne. En dit zal ook weer bestreden moeten worden. en zo is de cirkel weer rond.   

[Sparkplug]

De USAF is zo-wie-zo aan het verkleinen. Steeds minder van alle 4th gen toestellen, maar de F-35 als (alleskunner) vervanger wordt in mindere aantallen geproduceerd en aangeschaft.

Ook de drang om de A-10's eruit te gooien is iets wat al langere tijd speelt.

The A-10 is retiring and the Air Force has no close air support replacement
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-close-air-support-a-10-retire/
Beyond the BRRRT!

Dat van de A-10 was al bekend. 2030 komt steeds dichterbij. De F-15EX kan de F-15E aanvullen, mits in de juiste hoeveelheid.

[Harald]

De toekomstige vloot F-15EX is te klein. Niet alleen de F-15C/D gaat eruit, maar er zijn ook plannen voor het verkleinen van de F-15E vloot (van 218 stuks naar 99 stuks).

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-f-15e-senate-ndaa-debate/

De USAF is zo-wie-zo aan het verkleinen. Steeds minder van alle 4th gen toestellen, maar de F-35 als (alleskunner) vervanger wordt in mindere aantallen geproduceerd en aangeschaft.

Ook de drang om de A-10's eruit te gooien is iets wat al langere tijd speelt.

The A-10 is retiring and the Air Force has no close air support replacement
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-close-air-support-a-10-retire/
Beyond the BRRRT!

[Sparkplug]

F-15EX Fleet Too Small For What Commanders Want Out Of It

Air Force leadership touts the F-15EX's unique abilities and mission sets, but most of the 104 jet fleet will have to focus on one thing.

An important theme to come out of the Air & Space Forces Association's main annual symposium this year was the unique mix of capabilities the new F-15EX Eagle II fighter offers and how those attributes will be in very high demand. Air Force leadership constantly spotlighted what the F-15EX will bring to the table, especially in the context of a Pacific fight.

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https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/f-15ex-fleet-too-small-for-what-commanders-want-out-of-it

De toekomstige vloot F-15EX is te klein. Niet alleen de F-15C/D gaat eruit, maar er zijn ook plannen voor het verkleinen van de F-15E vloot (van 218 stuks naar 99 stuks).

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-f-15e-senate-ndaa-debate/

[Harald]

F-15EX Fleet Too Small For What Commanders Want Out Of It

Air Force leadership touts the F-15EX's unique abilities and mission sets, but most of the 104 jet fleet will have to focus on one thing.

An important theme to come out of the Air & Space Forces Association's main annual symposium this year was the unique mix of capabilities the new F-15EX Eagle II fighter offers and how those attributes will be in very high demand. Air Force leadership constantly spotlighted what the F-15EX will bring to the table, especially in the context of a Pacific fight.

The Eagle IIs are especially well-positioned to act as airborne controllers for future Collaborative Combat Aircraft and other drones, be launch platforms for hypersonic weapons and other large munitions, and provide new advanced electronic warfare capabilities. These roles are beyond its central counter-air focus and its task of helping to protect the U.S. homeland.

What isn't being addressed is how the Air Force can hope to make the most of what the F-15EX has to offer with a planned fleet of just over 100 jets, many of which will be tasked primarily to perform the aforementioned homeland defense mission, especially in a time of major crisis or war.

The War Zone previously explored the many pitfalls of a truncated Eagle II purchase in great detail when the Air Force said it would only buy around 80 of the jets. The Air Force currently plans to acquire 104 Eagle IIs in total, still down from an originally planned minimum fleet size of at least 144.

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https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/f-15ex-fleet-too-small-for-what-commanders-want-out-of-it

[Harald]

Czech government greenlights deal for 24 F-35s

The $5 billion deal would see Prague get all 24 F-35As by 2035, while extending a lease of older Saab Gripen jets thorough that date.

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https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/czech-government-greenlights-deal-for-24-f-35s/

[Huzaar1]

Australië is bereid af te zien van de aankoop van 30 F-35 Lightning II gevechtsvliegtuigen van de vijfde generatie ter vervanging van de F/A-18F Super Hornet.

https://gagadget.com/nl/aviation/317875-australie-is-bereid-af-te-zien-van-de-aankoop-van-30-f-35-lightning-ii-gevechtsvliegtuigen-van-de-vijfde-generat/

[Sparkplug]

The Status of the F-35 Programme (lang artikel van de Finse luchtmacht)

https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/the-status-of-the-f-35-programme

[Harald]

A first Dassault Aviation Rafale B for the Croatian air force has been photographed in flight at Saint-Dizier air base in France.

Zagreb in 2021 signed a contract to acquire a dozen Rafales sourced from French air force stocks to replace its Soviet-era Mikoyan MiG-21s. It will receive 10 single-seat Cs and two B-model examples.

Pictured at Saint-Dizier on 14 September, two-seat aircraft 701 sports Croatian markings, including a two-tone-grey tail.

Croatia's secondhand aircraft are around 14 years old, but have a remaining operational airframe life of roughly 3,800 flight hours each.

A first batch of 12 Croatian air force pilots started their training for operating the type at Saint-Dizier earlier this year. In total, France will provide instruction for around 80 Croatian personnel over a period of approximately 18 months.

First aircraft deliveries are expected late this year, with eight Rafales scheduled to arrive in Croatia during 2024 and the remainder to follow in early 2025.

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/first-croatian-air-force-rafale-b-takes-flight/154978.article

[Harald]

Spain launches Halcon II follow-on buy of Eurofighter combat aircraft

Spain has officially launched its anticipated Halcon II follow-on buy of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, budgetary documents released by the government show.

Published by the Council of Ministers on 12 September, the documents say that 25 additional Eurofighters (designated C.16 in national service) will be acquired to replace the Boeing EF-18 Hornet (C.15M) aircraft that the Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire Español: EdAE) is decommissioning from 2030.

"The C.15M aircraft fleet is currently about to begin the process of decommissioning, scheduled for around 2030, so it is necessary to replace it. This requires the acquisition of 25 new EF2000 [Eurofighter] aircraft, engines, and associated mission support systems," the council said. A Eurofighter spokesperson confirmed to Janes that this represents the launch of the Halcon II procurement rather than an expansion of the previous Halcon I buy of 20 aircraft.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/defence/latest/spain-launches-halcon-ii-follow-on-buy-of-eurofighter-combat-aircraft

[Sparkplug]

Lockheed Martin And Slovak Republic Minister Of Defence Unveil Country's First F-16 Block 70 Aircraft

GREENVILLE, S.C, Sept. 7, 2023 – The first F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the Slovak Republic was unveiled at Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) facility in Greenville, South Carolina, during a visit from the country's Minister of Defence, Martin Sklenár.

The Slovak Republic will be the first European country to receive this newest and most capable version of the Fighting Falcon. The F-16 Block 70 aircraft will deliver decades of 21st Century Security capabilities in support of the Slovak Republic's national security. 

"These F-16s will enable the Slovak Air Force to stay ahead of threats in the region, and be part of the allied mission in Europe, NATO and around the world," said OJ Sanchez, vice president, Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin. "This jet represents the strong partnership between Lockheed Martin, the United States, the Slovak Republic and allies."

This F-16 Block 70 jet is the first of 14 to be delivered to the Slovak Republic.

About the F-16

The F-16 is a strategic and valuable choice for many customers around the world seeking advanced fighter aircraft capabilities, regional and worldwide partnerships, and affordable lifecycle costs. More than 3,100 F-16s are operating today in 25 countries. The F-16 has flown an estimated 19.5 million flight hours and at least 13 million sorties. Today's latest version, the Block 70/72, offers unparalleled capabilities and will be flown by six countries and counting.

About Lockheed Martin

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Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Martin Sklenár (left) and Vice President of the Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin OJ Sanchez (right)


This F-16 Block 70 jet is the first of 14 to be delivered to the Slovak Republic.

https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2023-09-07-Lockheed-Martin-and-Slovak-Republic-Minister-of-Defence-Unveil-Countrys-First-F-16-Block-70-Aircraft#assets_all