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PAP to buy F-35. Fake BGs spending your money as usual.
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Waste of money. Should just buy the latest F16 block 70 n F15X
F-35s to fly for NDP while PRCs take jobs here!
Ditch the Chow Ang Mohs! Buy from Putin & Xi. Cheap and good and effective killing.
Fortunately the PAP also found out that F-16 are history. MADE IN AH NEH LAND BY ABNN, sure crash. Even spare parts from there can no trust.
Fortunately the PAP also found out that F-16 are history. MADE IN AH NEH LAND BY ABNN, sure crash. Even spare parts from there can no trust.
F-35 is a life saver--for scholar generals.
Psssst...these 2 cannot earn as much "commission" as F35. You think the generals care about which plane is better?
Why spend so much? Just buy one notch above what Mudland and Indon buy, we will be more advanced.
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By Aqil Haziq Mahmud
18 Jan 2019 03:00PM
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SINGAPORE: Singapore expects to buy a "small number" of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) for a full evaluation after it identified the jet as the “most suitable replacement” for its ageing F-16s, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on Friday (Jan 18).
This follows a technical evaluation by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Defence Science and Technology Agency which lasted more than five years.
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“The technical evaluation also concluded that the RSAF should first purchase a small number of F-35 JSFs for a full evaluation of their capabilities and suitability before deciding on a full fleet,” MINDEF said.
“In the next phase, MINDEF will discuss details with relevant parties in the US before confirming its decision to acquire the F-35 JSFs for Singapore’s defence capabilities.”
In a Facebook post on Friday, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said this phase might take nine to 12 months, adding that relevant agencies will speak to their US counterparts to “move the process forward”.
Details that will be discussed include price, quantity and which variant of the jet to buy, as well as issues like logistical requirements and the training of pilots.
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The F-35A – the conventional take-off and landing variant – costs US$89.2 million (S$121 million), according to maker Lockheed Martin.
It’s believed Singapore is interested in the B variant, which costs more and can take off from shorter runways and land vertically.
If discussions are successful, MINDEF will proceed to buy a few F-35s for a full evaluation. The length of this phase is unclear, and will also depend on developments during tests by other militaries which operate the F-35.
What is clear, however, is that MINDEF is working on a timeline that will not jeopardise the replacement of the F-16s, which face obsolescence beyond 2030. It is understood that MINDEF is still on track to meet this target.
“Our RSAF’s F-16s that were in service since 1998 will have to retire soon after 2030, even after their mid-life upgrades,” Dr Ng said.
“That’s not very far away, just over 10 years, to acquire their replacement and, just as important, to build the logistic support and train pilots individually and as a fleet to guard our skies.”
YEARS OF SPECULATION
The announcement ends years of speculation that Singapore would eventually decide on the fifth-generation F-35 as a replacement for the F-16s.
Last June, Dr Ng said a decision on the replacement would be made in the coming months, although he would only say MINDEF was studying a range of options, including the F-35, Eurofighter Typhoon and Chinese-made stealth fighters.
The decision is now clear as MINDEF has opted for the radar-evading F-35, which is packed with advanced sensors that allow it to see enemies earlier. One such sensor projects a 360-degree view on the inside of pilots’ helmet visors, enabling them to see through and around the jet.
F-35s can also hunt in packs, gathering enemy data across a larger area and automatically sharing it with each other via a more secure network. To that end, MINDEF will also evaluate if the F-35 can work well with other platforms in the Singapore Armed Forces.
READ: F-35: How the fifth-generation fighter jet might take RSAF to the next level
Still, the F-35 has a checkered past.
In its 17-year history, the multi-billion dollar programme has suffered from significant delays, cost overruns and technical problems that ranged from faulty ejection seats to an under-performing helmet display.
Last September, a US Marine Corps F-35B crashed in South Carolina with the pilot ejecting safely and no injuries reported on the ground. It's believed the crash was caused by a faulty fuel tube, prompting countries to inspect their fleets and replace suspect parts.
But F-35 production has continued apace, with Lockheed Martin delivering 91 jets in 2018. It has also delivered more than 355 F-35s worldwide, to countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan and South Korea.
READ: The Republic of Singapore Air Force's likely new fighter jet, a commentary
READ: the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will change the rules of the air power game, a commentary
The latest announcement is an indication that MINDEF is encouraged by the programme’s maturity and stabilising costs, as well as the fact that other nations – most recently the UK – have declared initial operational capability on their fleets.
During testing, MINDEF will also work with other parties to take into account ongoing developments and ensure the F-35 is safe to operate.
Source: CNA/hz
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18 Jan 2019 03:00PM
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SINGAPORE: Singapore expects to buy a "small number" of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) for a full evaluation after it identified the jet as the “most suitable replacement” for its ageing F-16s, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on Friday (Jan 18).
This follows a technical evaluation by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Defence Science and Technology Agency which lasted more than five years.
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“The technical evaluation also concluded that the RSAF should first purchase a small number of F-35 JSFs for a full evaluation of their capabilities and suitability before deciding on a full fleet,” MINDEF said.
“In the next phase, MINDEF will discuss details with relevant parties in the US before confirming its decision to acquire the F-35 JSFs for Singapore’s defence capabilities.”
In a Facebook post on Friday, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said this phase might take nine to 12 months, adding that relevant agencies will speak to their US counterparts to “move the process forward”.
Details that will be discussed include price, quantity and which variant of the jet to buy, as well as issues like logistical requirements and the training of pilots.
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The F-35A – the conventional take-off and landing variant – costs US$89.2 million (S$121 million), according to maker Lockheed Martin.
It’s believed Singapore is interested in the B variant, which costs more and can take off from shorter runways and land vertically.
If discussions are successful, MINDEF will proceed to buy a few F-35s for a full evaluation. The length of this phase is unclear, and will also depend on developments during tests by other militaries which operate the F-35.
What is clear, however, is that MINDEF is working on a timeline that will not jeopardise the replacement of the F-16s, which face obsolescence beyond 2030. It is understood that MINDEF is still on track to meet this target.
“Our RSAF’s F-16s that were in service since 1998 will have to retire soon after 2030, even after their mid-life upgrades,” Dr Ng said.
“That’s not very far away, just over 10 years, to acquire their replacement and, just as important, to build the logistic support and train pilots individually and as a fleet to guard our skies.”
YEARS OF SPECULATION
The announcement ends years of speculation that Singapore would eventually decide on the fifth-generation F-35 as a replacement for the F-16s.
Last June, Dr Ng said a decision on the replacement would be made in the coming months, although he would only say MINDEF was studying a range of options, including the F-35, Eurofighter Typhoon and Chinese-made stealth fighters.
The decision is now clear as MINDEF has opted for the radar-evading F-35, which is packed with advanced sensors that allow it to see enemies earlier. One such sensor projects a 360-degree view on the inside of pilots’ helmet visors, enabling them to see through and around the jet.
F-35s can also hunt in packs, gathering enemy data across a larger area and automatically sharing it with each other via a more secure network. To that end, MINDEF will also evaluate if the F-35 can work well with other platforms in the Singapore Armed Forces.
READ: F-35: How the fifth-generation fighter jet might take RSAF to the next level
Still, the F-35 has a checkered past.
In its 17-year history, the multi-billion dollar programme has suffered from significant delays, cost overruns and technical problems that ranged from faulty ejection seats to an under-performing helmet display.
Last September, a US Marine Corps F-35B crashed in South Carolina with the pilot ejecting safely and no injuries reported on the ground. It's believed the crash was caused by a faulty fuel tube, prompting countries to inspect their fleets and replace suspect parts.
But F-35 production has continued apace, with Lockheed Martin delivering 91 jets in 2018. It has also delivered more than 355 F-35s worldwide, to countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan and South Korea.
READ: The Republic of Singapore Air Force's likely new fighter jet, a commentary
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The latest announcement is an indication that MINDEF is encouraged by the programme’s maturity and stabilising costs, as well as the fact that other nations – most recently the UK – have declared initial operational capability on their fleets.
During testing, MINDEF will also work with other parties to take into account ongoing developments and ensure the F-35 is safe to operate.
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More like with these military assets still cannot defend the borders against a 3rd rate armed forces..
Putin made 2019's 1st major sales 2 Billion bugs of SU57 to Vietcong (12 units)
http://idrw.org/vietnam-is-the-first-customer-of-su-57-yes-says-russian-media/
Vietnam is the first customer of Su-57? Yes Says Russian Media
Published January 8, 2019 | By admin
SOURCE: DONG VIET NEWSPAPER
The Russian page of Avia.pro has published a very interesting information regarding the possibility of exporting the fifth generation of Su-57 stealth fighter. According to Avia.pro, the Sukhoi Aircraft Manufacturing Group will begin the process of providing export variants of the Su-57 5th generation stealth fighter to customers in Southeast Asia after completing the session. domestic version for the Russian Air Force.
Although the Sukhoi side has not yet announced who the potential customer is, Avia.Pro, according to its sources, confirms that Vietnam is very interested in Russia’s ultra-modern fighter line. The Russian newspaper even stated that the number of Su-57 fighters that Vietnam wants to buy will be 12, equivalent to a regiment, the contract value is estimated to be about $ 2 billion.
This is a reasonable number when compared with the payroll of Su-30MK2 fighter units of the Vietnam People’s Air Force.
If Avia.pro’s information is correct, Vietnam will become the first country in the world to be approved by Russia to provide this fifth generation fighter. However, they noted that the Russian Ministry of Defense as well as the Sukhoi Group have not made any comments.
In fact, this is not the first time that the same information has appeared, but it has existed for a long time, when the data of the World Weapons Trade Analysis Center (TSAMTO) once assessed that Vietnam will order 12. – 24 fighters of this type around 2030 – 2035.
Comparing these two prediction sources, it seems that Avia.pro is giving a more daring information and can please those who love and monitor the military situation in the country.
However, in the opinion of Colonel Makar Aksenenko – Russia’s deputy doctor of military science should be cautious of these forecasts, the key reason is that the new Su-57 fighter line has not yet passed the stage. State-level testing, not yet officially equipped for the Russian Air Force, should not confuse dreams with reality.
Russian military experts have advised that customers cannot consider the possibility of commissioning an aircraft that has not yet begun mass production in the country that developed it.
Russia currently produces a small batch of Su-57 with the Su-35 AL-41F1S while its main engine, Izdeliye 30, is not yet ready.
More specifically during the press conference at the 2017 Paris Airshow Airshow, Rosoboronexport CEO, Aleksandr Mikheev said, “In the near future, Russia will not export the most modern weapons models, including fighter. 5-Su-57 generation “.
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/a...fighters-first-stealth-jets-in-southeast-asia
Vietnam Plans Order for Russia’s Elite Su-57 Fighters; First Stealth Jets in Southeast Asia?
January-9th-2019
Su-57 Fifth Generation Air Superiority Fighter
Reports first emerged in late 2017 that the Vietnamese Air Force had shown interest in acquiring Russian Su-57 fifth generation air superiority fighters to modernise its aerial warfare capabilities, and had planned to purchase these high end combat jets as part of its plans for comprehensive military modernisation. A number of sources in both Russia and Vietnam indicated that the Southeast Asian state would become the elite fighter’s first export destination, with the acquisition of 12-24 aircraft planned. More recently the Sukhoi Aircraft Manufacturing Group announced that it was working to provide a variant of the Su-57 specifically for export, while indicating that it was anticipating an order from abroad. Russian media has also announced that the export destination for the fighters was to Southeast Asia - without specifying which party specifically had placed the order. As one of Russia’s largest defence clients in the region, and a state less susceptible to Western pressure under CAATSA to cancel purchases of Russian military equipment, Vietnam remains the most likely destination.
Vietnamese Air Force Su-27 Air Superiority Fighters
The Vietnamese Air Force currently relies heavily on Russian combat aircraft, which are complemented by ground based missile platforms deployed to defend the country’s airspace. Vietnam’s entire fighter fleet currently consists of platforms developed by the Sukhoi design bureau, which include a dozen Su-27 fourth generation and 35 Su-30 ‘4+ generation’ air superiority fighters - alongside 28 older but heavily modernised Su-22 strike fighters. Advanced air defence platforms in service include the S-300PMU and S-300PMU-2, the shorter ranged Pantsir-S1, and a number of older Soviet era platforms such as the S-75 and KUB. Alongside the Su-57, Vietnam has also shown considerable interest in acquiring the S-400 surface to air missile system.
Su-57 Fifth Generation Air Superiority Fighter
While the Su-57 has yet to complete state level testing, a number of weapons systems including the American F-35 stealth fighter have seen not only foreign interest - but export orders and even deliveries before the platforms were considered fully operational. The Su-57’s deployment to the Syrian theatre and participation in airstrikes against jihadist targets demonstrate that the fighter is at least to some extent combat ready, and the operation was speculated to at least in part have been intended to demonstrate this to potential foreign clients. Given Vietnam’s Air Force doctrine, which prioritises deployment of a large but highly elite air wing, acquisition of the Su-57 appears a highly suitable choice - particularly given neighbouring China’s deployment of its own fifth generation air superiority fighter, the Chengdu J-20.
Chengdu J-20 Fifth Generation Air Superiority Fighter
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Air Superiority in the Fifth GenerationCAATSAKuBPantsirRussian Arms ExportsS-300
http://idrw.org/vietnam-is-the-first-customer-of-su-57-yes-says-russian-media/
Vietnam is the first customer of Su-57? Yes Says Russian Media
Published January 8, 2019 | By admin
SOURCE: DONG VIET NEWSPAPER
The Russian page of Avia.pro has published a very interesting information regarding the possibility of exporting the fifth generation of Su-57 stealth fighter. According to Avia.pro, the Sukhoi Aircraft Manufacturing Group will begin the process of providing export variants of the Su-57 5th generation stealth fighter to customers in Southeast Asia after completing the session. domestic version for the Russian Air Force.
Although the Sukhoi side has not yet announced who the potential customer is, Avia.Pro, according to its sources, confirms that Vietnam is very interested in Russia’s ultra-modern fighter line. The Russian newspaper even stated that the number of Su-57 fighters that Vietnam wants to buy will be 12, equivalent to a regiment, the contract value is estimated to be about $ 2 billion.
This is a reasonable number when compared with the payroll of Su-30MK2 fighter units of the Vietnam People’s Air Force.
If Avia.pro’s information is correct, Vietnam will become the first country in the world to be approved by Russia to provide this fifth generation fighter. However, they noted that the Russian Ministry of Defense as well as the Sukhoi Group have not made any comments.
In fact, this is not the first time that the same information has appeared, but it has existed for a long time, when the data of the World Weapons Trade Analysis Center (TSAMTO) once assessed that Vietnam will order 12. – 24 fighters of this type around 2030 – 2035.
Comparing these two prediction sources, it seems that Avia.pro is giving a more daring information and can please those who love and monitor the military situation in the country.
However, in the opinion of Colonel Makar Aksenenko – Russia’s deputy doctor of military science should be cautious of these forecasts, the key reason is that the new Su-57 fighter line has not yet passed the stage. State-level testing, not yet officially equipped for the Russian Air Force, should not confuse dreams with reality.
Russian military experts have advised that customers cannot consider the possibility of commissioning an aircraft that has not yet begun mass production in the country that developed it.
Russia currently produces a small batch of Su-57 with the Su-35 AL-41F1S while its main engine, Izdeliye 30, is not yet ready.
More specifically during the press conference at the 2017 Paris Airshow Airshow, Rosoboronexport CEO, Aleksandr Mikheev said, “In the near future, Russia will not export the most modern weapons models, including fighter. 5-Su-57 generation “.
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/a...fighters-first-stealth-jets-in-southeast-asia
Vietnam Plans Order for Russia’s Elite Su-57 Fighters; First Stealth Jets in Southeast Asia?
January-9th-2019
Su-57 Fifth Generation Air Superiority Fighter
Reports first emerged in late 2017 that the Vietnamese Air Force had shown interest in acquiring Russian Su-57 fifth generation air superiority fighters to modernise its aerial warfare capabilities, and had planned to purchase these high end combat jets as part of its plans for comprehensive military modernisation. A number of sources in both Russia and Vietnam indicated that the Southeast Asian state would become the elite fighter’s first export destination, with the acquisition of 12-24 aircraft planned. More recently the Sukhoi Aircraft Manufacturing Group announced that it was working to provide a variant of the Su-57 specifically for export, while indicating that it was anticipating an order from abroad. Russian media has also announced that the export destination for the fighters was to Southeast Asia - without specifying which party specifically had placed the order. As one of Russia’s largest defence clients in the region, and a state less susceptible to Western pressure under CAATSA to cancel purchases of Russian military equipment, Vietnam remains the most likely destination.
Vietnamese Air Force Su-27 Air Superiority Fighters
The Vietnamese Air Force currently relies heavily on Russian combat aircraft, which are complemented by ground based missile platforms deployed to defend the country’s airspace. Vietnam’s entire fighter fleet currently consists of platforms developed by the Sukhoi design bureau, which include a dozen Su-27 fourth generation and 35 Su-30 ‘4+ generation’ air superiority fighters - alongside 28 older but heavily modernised Su-22 strike fighters. Advanced air defence platforms in service include the S-300PMU and S-300PMU-2, the shorter ranged Pantsir-S1, and a number of older Soviet era platforms such as the S-75 and KUB. Alongside the Su-57, Vietnam has also shown considerable interest in acquiring the S-400 surface to air missile system.
Su-57 Fifth Generation Air Superiority Fighter
While the Su-57 has yet to complete state level testing, a number of weapons systems including the American F-35 stealth fighter have seen not only foreign interest - but export orders and even deliveries before the platforms were considered fully operational. The Su-57’s deployment to the Syrian theatre and participation in airstrikes against jihadist targets demonstrate that the fighter is at least to some extent combat ready, and the operation was speculated to at least in part have been intended to demonstrate this to potential foreign clients. Given Vietnam’s Air Force doctrine, which prioritises deployment of a large but highly elite air wing, acquisition of the Su-57 appears a highly suitable choice - particularly given neighbouring China’s deployment of its own fifth generation air superiority fighter, the Chengdu J-20.
Chengdu J-20 Fifth Generation Air Superiority Fighter
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Air Superiority in the Fifth GenerationCAATSAKuBPantsirRussian Arms ExportsS-300
https://www.todayonline.com/singapo...efence-spending-surge-years-budget-ng-eng-hen
Liar? Won't cause increase in defence spending?
Liar? Won't cause increase in defence spending?
F-35 purchases won’t cause defence spending surge in this year's Budget: Ng Eng Hen
TODAY file photoDefence Minister Ng Eng Hen said that the replacement of F-16s with F-35s is “part of our overall plan for modernisation” of the Singapore Armed Forces and will be done within defence budget constraints.
Published20 JANUARY, 2019
UPDATED 20 JANUARY, 2019
He said that the replacement is “part of our overall plan for modernisation” of the Singapore Armed Forces and will be done within defence budget constraints.
"We know how to stretch it out and if we plan long, we will be able do it," Dr Ng said on the sidelines of a Programme for Active Living event in Bishan.
"So it’s always a significant investment into defence, but we don't see a large spike in defence spending for this year's budget."
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It has been reported that the F-35A conventional take-off and landing model costs US$89.2 million, while the F-35B model costs US$115.5 million.
Reports have suggested that Singapore is particularly interested in buying the F-35B model, which can take off from shorter runways and land like a helicopter.
On Sunday, Dr Ng also touched on the maritime and airspace disputes between Singapore and Malaysia.
"The most important takeaway from the last few weeks since the Malaysian government vessels entered into our Singapore territorial waters in Tuas, as well as the situation in Seletar and issues about airspace, is that one: We have avoided coming to blows. It's always better to settle disagreements through peaceful talks, negotiations and discussions," he said.
Dr Ng added that the two sides were "making headway" and ministers and officials from both countries are speaking to each other.
"At the same time, our security agencies (SAF, the Home Team) are ever vigilant," he said. "We watch very carefully. We know what's going on. We're able to respond very quickly."
Singapore and Malaysia have been embroiled in a dispute over Singapore’s introduction of new Instrument Landing System procedures for Seletar Airport, which Malaysia said would hamper the construction of tall buildings at Johor's Pasir Gudang, to the north of the airport. Singapore has disagreed with this.
Another dispute over maritime issues was sparked by Malaysia's unilateral decision to extend the Johor Baru port limits in October, and the subsequent intrusion of Malaysian government vessels in Singapore waters. CHANNEL NEWSASIA
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He said that the replacement is “part of our overall plan for modernisation” of the Singapore Armed Forces and will be done within defence budget constraints.
"We know how to stretch it out and if we plan long, we will be able do it," Dr Ng said on the sidelines of a Programme for Active Living event in Bishan.
"So it’s always a significant investment into defence, but we don't see a large spike in defence spending for this year's budget."
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It has been reported that the F-35A conventional take-off and landing model costs US$89.2 million, while the F-35B model costs US$115.5 million.
Reports have suggested that Singapore is particularly interested in buying the F-35B model, which can take off from shorter runways and land like a helicopter.
On Sunday, Dr Ng also touched on the maritime and airspace disputes between Singapore and Malaysia.
"The most important takeaway from the last few weeks since the Malaysian government vessels entered into our Singapore territorial waters in Tuas, as well as the situation in Seletar and issues about airspace, is that one: We have avoided coming to blows. It's always better to settle disagreements through peaceful talks, negotiations and discussions," he said.
Dr Ng added that the two sides were "making headway" and ministers and officials from both countries are speaking to each other.
"At the same time, our security agencies (SAF, the Home Team) are ever vigilant," he said. "We watch very carefully. We know what's going on. We're able to respond very quickly."
Singapore and Malaysia have been embroiled in a dispute over Singapore’s introduction of new Instrument Landing System procedures for Seletar Airport, which Malaysia said would hamper the construction of tall buildings at Johor's Pasir Gudang, to the north of the airport. Singapore has disagreed with this.
Another dispute over maritime issues was sparked by Malaysia's unilateral decision to extend the Johor Baru port limits in October, and the subsequent intrusion of Malaysian government vessels in Singapore waters. CHANNEL NEWSASIA
For more stories like this, go to www.channelnewsasia.com.
What is the point of buying and investing in the SAF when they cant even defend singkieland territory from a nation with a 3rd world armed forces?
National Day Parade.
Wah lao eh.
Can pappies admit openly the area in dispute is actually not indisputably Sinkie? Doing that would weaken sinkies' own cause liao.
Fact is PAPpies keep claiming that area is sinkie just like tiongs keep claiming almost all of SCS within 9 dash line as theirs. In reality, the area is disputed.
They cant say that aloud coz that weakens their stance lah.
Putin made 2019's 1st major sales 2 Billion bugs of SU57 to Vietcong (12 units)
http://idrw.org/vietnam-is-the-first-customer-of-su-57-yes-says-russian-media/
Vietnam is the first customer of Su-57? Yes Says Russian Media
Published January 8, 2019 | By admin
SOURCE: DONG VIET NEWSPAPER
The Russian page of Avia.pro has published a very interesting information regarding the possibility of exporting the fifth generation of Su-57 stealth fighter. According to Avia.pro, the Sukhoi Aircraft Manufacturing Group will begin the process of providing export variants of the Su-57 5th generation stealth fighter to customers in Southeast Asia after completing the session. domestic version for the Russian Air Force.
Although the Sukhoi side has not yet announced who the potential customer is, Avia.Pro, according to its sources, confirms that Vietnam is very interested in Russia’s ultra-modern fighter line. The Russian newspaper even stated that the number of Su-57 fighters that Vietnam wants to buy will be 12, equivalent to a regiment, the contract value is estimated to be about $ 2 billion.
This is a reasonable number when compared with the payroll of Su-30MK2 fighter units of the Vietnam People’s Air Force.
If Avia.pro’s information is correct, Vietnam will become the first country in the world to be approved by Russia to provide this fifth generation fighter. However, they noted that the Russian Ministry of Defense as well as the Sukhoi Group have not made any comments.
In fact, this is not the first time that the same information has appeared, but it has existed for a long time, when the data of the World Weapons Trade Analysis Center (TSAMTO) once assessed that Vietnam will order 12. – 24 fighters of this type around 2030 – 2035.
Comparing these two prediction sources, it seems that Avia.pro is giving a more daring information and can please those who love and monitor the military situation in the country.
However, in the opinion of Colonel Makar Aksenenko – Russia’s deputy doctor of military science should be cautious of these forecasts, the key reason is that the new Su-57 fighter line has not yet passed the stage. State-level testing, not yet officially equipped for the Russian Air Force, should not confuse dreams with reality.
Russian military experts have advised that customers cannot consider the possibility of commissioning an aircraft that has not yet begun mass production in the country that developed it.
Russia currently produces a small batch of Su-57 with the Su-35 AL-41F1S while its main engine, Izdeliye 30, is not yet ready.
More specifically during the press conference at the 2017 Paris Airshow Airshow, Rosoboronexport CEO, Aleksandr Mikheev said, “In the near future, Russia will not export the most modern weapons models, including fighter. 5-Su-57 generation “.
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/a...fighters-first-stealth-jets-in-southeast-asia
Vietnam Plans Order for Russia’s Elite Su-57 Fighters; First Stealth Jets in Southeast Asia?
January-9th-2019
Su-57 Fifth Generation Air Superiority Fighter
Reports first emerged in late 2017 that the Vietnamese Air Force had shown interest in acquiring Russian Su-57 fifth generation air superiority fighters to modernise its aerial warfare capabilities, and had planned to purchase these high end combat jets as part of its plans for comprehensive military modernisation. A number of sources in both Russia and Vietnam indicated that the Southeast Asian state would become the elite fighter’s first export destination, with the acquisition of 12-24 aircraft planned. More recently the Sukhoi Aircraft Manufacturing Group announced that it was working to provide a variant of the Su-57 specifically for export, while indicating that it was anticipating an order from abroad. Russian media has also announced that the export destination for the fighters was to Southeast Asia - without specifying which party specifically had placed the order. As one of Russia’s largest defence clients in the region, and a state less susceptible to Western pressure under CAATSA to cancel purchases of Russian military equipment, Vietnam remains the most likely destination.
Vietnamese Air Force Su-27 Air Superiority Fighters
The Vietnamese Air Force currently relies heavily on Russian combat aircraft, which are complemented by ground based missile platforms deployed to defend the country’s airspace. Vietnam’s entire fighter fleet currently consists of platforms developed by the Sukhoi design bureau, which include a dozen Su-27 fourth generation and 35 Su-30 ‘4+ generation’ air superiority fighters - alongside 28 older but heavily modernised Su-22 strike fighters. Advanced air defence platforms in service include the S-300PMU and S-300PMU-2, the shorter ranged Pantsir-S1, and a number of older Soviet era platforms such as the S-75 and KUB. Alongside the Su-57, Vietnam has also shown considerable interest in acquiring the S-400 surface to air missile system.
Su-57 Fifth Generation Air Superiority Fighter
While the Su-57 has yet to complete state level testing, a number of weapons systems including the American F-35 stealth fighter have seen not only foreign interest - but export orders and even deliveries before the platforms were considered fully operational. The Su-57’s deployment to the Syrian theatre and participation in airstrikes against jihadist targets demonstrate that the fighter is at least to some extent combat ready, and the operation was speculated to at least in part have been intended to demonstrate this to potential foreign clients. Given Vietnam’s Air Force doctrine, which prioritises deployment of a large but highly elite air wing, acquisition of the Su-57 appears a highly suitable choice - particularly given neighbouring China’s deployment of its own fifth generation air superiority fighter, the Chengdu J-20.
Chengdu J-20 Fifth Generation Air Superiority Fighter
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Air Superiority in the Fifth GenerationCAATSAKuBPantsirRussian Arms ExportsS-300
3rd world turd acquire russian fighters leh. Got any first world country acquire Russian fighter jet?
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