Russian-South African aircraft upgrade co-operations revived

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The South African air force is testing a F-1 fighter aircraft modified to carry the Russian RD-33 aircraft engine and Vympel R-73 air-to-air missiles. Initial testing indicates significant operation performance improvements with the new engine.

International economic relations, South Africa, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, Russia, Aircraft engines and engine parts, Air-to-Air Missiles, Military Turbojet, Turbofan Engines, Brief Article, Air to air missiles, Military jet engines, Klimov Corp., Vympel

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Hungary displays LPI surveillance radar

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The Hungarian company Propatria Electronics' PGSR-2 Beagle X-band frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) ground surveillance radar with 28 dB horizontally polarised patch antenna has a maximum transmitted power of 1W, weighs 15 KG, has a horizontal azimuth sector scan between 7 and 14 percent, detectable radial velocity of 1.7 Km/h, maximum input power of 50 W and operating life of 12 hours on a single set of batteries and can also be incorporated in Propatria's MGS3 Scout vehicle-borne mobile ground surveillance system.

Product introduction, New Products/Services, Hungary, Electronic Components and Accessories, Search and navigation equipment, Military electronics industry, Military equipment, Military paraphernalia, Mechanization, Military

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RAF considers laser-enhanced Brimstone

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The U.K. Royal Air Force is planning to commence airborne firing trials for its laser-enhanced MBDA Brimstone missile. Brimstone has been modified to handle advanced capabilities and complex battlefields.

United Kingdom, Facilities & equipment, Missiles, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Ammunition, exc. for small arms, not elsewhere classified, Rockets, Product development, Equipment and supplies, United Kingdom. Royal Air Force, Rockets (Ordnance), Guided missiles

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