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[Gryphon]

• PRESS RELEASE
• February 25, 2014, 12:35 p.m. ET

Exelis to supply Pakistan with more components for electronic warfare systems

CLIFTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 25, 2014--

Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has received $9 million from the U.S. Air Force to supply spare components for electronic warfare (EW) technology provided to Pakistan under an existing contract.

The original contract, awarded in December 2011, granted Exelis $53 million to supply Pakistan with ALQ-211 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) systems to protect the country's F-16 fighter aircraft from radio frequency threats. The additional funds provide for the manufacture and delivery of a range of spare AIDEWS components, following successful development and integration flight-testing phases.

"The AIDEWS pod offers dependable protection against a range of dynamic electronic threats," said Joe Rambala, vice president and general manager of the Exelis integrated electronic warfare systems business area. "Working with U.S. and allied customers to stay ahead of emerging threats has helped make Exelis a global electronic warfare leader, and we remain committed to advancing this critical mission."

The AIDEWS components will be produced at the Exelis Electronic Systems (ES) facility in Clifton, N.J., with deliveries expected to be complete in 2016. ES is the lead division for the company's electronic warfare strategic growth platform and provides advanced, integrated EW solutions to protect and enable customers to perform their critical missions.

About Exelis

Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense, information and services company that leverages a 50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise to deliver affordable, mission-critical solutions for global customers. We are a leader in timing and navigation, sensors, air traffic solutions, image processing and distribution, communications and information systems, logistics and technical services; and we are focused on strategic growth in the areas of critical networks, ISR and analytics, electronic warfare and composite aerostructures. Headquartered in McLean, Va., Exelis employs about 19,000 people and generated 2012 sales of $5.5 billion. For more information, visit our website at Exelis - The Power of Ingenuity or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.


CONTACT: Exelis
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courtney.reynolds@exelisinc.com


SOURCE: Exelis
Copyright Business Wire 2014

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[fatman17]

Air Platforms
Pakistan looking to buy Jordanian F-16s

Farhan Bokhari, Islamabad - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

24 February 2014

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is "close to concluding a deal" for the purchase of up to 13 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft currently flown by the Royal Jordanian Air Force, a senior Pakistani government official has told IHS Jane's .

Pakistan is looking to buy up to 13 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft currently flown by the Royal Jordanian Air Force. (TAI)

The official said the PAF has also made inquiries with at least two other countries to buy F-16s although he declined to name them.

PAF officials have previously told IHS Jane's they were keen to increase the size of Pakistan's F-16 fleet, which currently comprises 18 F-16C/D Block 50/52 versions and between 45 and 50 F-16A/B models purchased in the 1980s.

Pakistan looking to buy Jordanian F-16s
Author:Farhan Bokhari, Islamabad
Section:

Last posted:2014-02-25

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The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is "close to concluding a deal" for the purchase of up to 13 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft currently flown by the Royal Jordanian Air Force, a senior Pakistani government official has stated.

Pakistan is looking to buy up to 13 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft currently flown by the Royal Jordanian Air Force. (TAI)

The official said the PAF has also made inquiries with at least two other countries to buy F-16s although he declined to name them.

PAF officials have previously stated they were keen to increase the size of Pakistan's F-16 fleet, which currently comprises 18 F-16C/D Block 50/52 versions and between 45 and 50 F-16A/B models purchased in the 1980s.

"The discussions with Jordan are at an advanced stage. We are looking at 12 F-16As and one F-16B Block 15 version," said the Pakistani official. "I hope a deal will come together soon and the aircraft could land in Pakistan in the next few months," he added.

A senior Western diplomat in Islamabad said Jordan may have agreed to sell the aircraft after being persuaded by the United States and possibly Saudi Arabia.

"Recently there has been speculation that the US and Saudi Arabia - for different reasons - are keen to boost Pakistan's potential given the coming events," he said in reference to increasing signs that the PAF could be deployed against Taliban targets in the semi-autonomous tribal areas along the Afghan border ahead of a Pakistan Army ground offensive. The United States has urged Pakistan's civil and military authorities to undertake this mission for years.

At the same time, recently reported that Saudi Arabia is seeking troops from Pakistan to boost its defences, especially along its southern border with Yemen. However, Riyadh's request has prompted speculation that Pakistan is being drawn into supporting Saudi Arabia in the event of the Syrian civil war spilling over into the kingdom.

COMMENT
The PAF's long-term fast jet procurements involve the purchase of up to 250 JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft produced jointly by China's Chengdu Aerospace Corporation and the PAF-run Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra, north of Islamabad.

However, Pakistani defence officials are keen to continue operating the F-16s as the backbone of the PAF, while also retaining the possibility of purchasing more US fighter aircraft if the country can afford them.


JDW

 

[Donatello]

Air Platforms
Pakistan looking to buy Jordanian F-16s

Farhan Bokhari, Islamabad - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

24 February 2014

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is "close to concluding a deal" for the purchase of up to 13 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft currently flown by the Royal Jordanian Air Force, a senior Pakistani government official has told IHS Jane's .

Pakistan is looking to buy up to 13 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft currently flown by the Royal Jordanian Air Force. (TAI)

The official said the PAF has also made inquiries with at least two other countries to buy F-16s although he declined to name them.

PAF officials have previously told IHS Jane's they were keen to increase the size of Pakistan's F-16 fleet, which currently comprises 18 F-16C/D Block 50/52 versions and between 45 and 50 F-16A/B models purchased in the 1980s.

Pakistan looking to buy Jordanian F-16s
Author:Farhan Bokhari, Islamabad
Section:

Last posted:2014-02-25

Images:1 image

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is "close to concluding a deal" for the purchase of up to 13 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft currently flown by the Royal Jordanian Air Force, a senior Pakistani government official has stated.

Pakistan is looking to buy up to 13 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft currently flown by the Royal Jordanian Air Force. (TAI)

The official said the PAF has also made inquiries with at least two other countries to buy F-16s although he declined to name them.

PAF officials have previously stated they were keen to increase the size of Pakistan's F-16 fleet, which currently comprises 18 F-16C/D Block 50/52 versions and between 45 and 50 F-16A/B models purchased in the 1980s.

"The discussions with Jordan are at an advanced stage. We are looking at 12 F-16As and one F-16B Block 15 version," said the Pakistani official. "I hope a deal will come together soon and the aircraft could land in Pakistan in the next few months," he added.

A senior Western diplomat in Islamabad said Jordan may have agreed to sell the aircraft after being persuaded by the United States and possibly Saudi Arabia.

"Recently there has been speculation that the US and Saudi Arabia - for different reasons - are keen to boost Pakistan's potential given the coming events," he said in reference to increasing signs that the PAF could be deployed against Taliban targets in the semi-autonomous tribal areas along the Afghan border ahead of a Pakistan Army ground offensive. The United States has urged Pakistan's civil and military authorities to undertake this mission for years.

At the same time, recently reported that Saudi Arabia is seeking troops from Pakistan to boost its defences, especially along its southern border with Yemen. However, Riyadh's request has prompted speculation that Pakistan is being drawn into supporting Saudi Arabia in the event of the Syrian civil war spilling over into the kingdom.

COMMENT
The PAF's long-term fast jet procurements involve the purchase of up to 250 JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft produced jointly by China's Chengdu Aerospace Corporation and the PAF-run Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra, north of Islamabad.

However, Pakistani defence officials are keen to continue operating the F-16s as the backbone of the PAF, while also retaining the possibility of purchasing more US fighter aircraft if the country can afford them.


JDW

Some positive news!!

If the law and order situation gets under control, economy is going to expand like crazy.

 

[fatman17]

Some positive news!!

If the law and order situation gets under control, economy is going to expand like crazy.

if only the power sector issues are rectified, the economy will grow between 6-8% p.a. according to economists.

 

[Informant]

Yes I saw too .I think it will be rebuild for the PAF museum but its part were missing any how

Look at this State of the art AC-130 Gunship wish to be part of PAF View attachment 18929

This plane is vulnerable to Anti Air Fire from the ground and lord knows if a portable SAM ends up with the enemy. Then that would be the end of AC-130. These planes go out at night under the cover of darkness and even then its not that safe from shoulder launched SAM. Plus you need to yield them in effective numbers, 1 or 2 arent enough infact a waste.

 

[Zarvan]

 

[fatman17]

ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle AEW&C Flying Above Manora Island, Karachi


This is first clear image the Sino-Pak ZDK-03 Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) Karakoram Eagle flying Flying Above Manora Island, Karachi in Pakistan. ZDK-03 AEW&C Karakoram Eagle provides 360º radar coverage with Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar.

Read more: ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle AEW&C Flying Above Manora Island, Karachi | Pakistan Military Review

 

[fatman17]

C-130 Hercules lands at Multan Airport with active auto safety system:

PAF Spokesman
ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): A C-130 Hercules of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) landed at Multan Airport on Friday after activation of auto safety system by its captain, resulting in deflation of aircraft tyre. According to PAF Spokesman Air Commodore Tariq Mahmood, the captain of the plane very professionally executed, controlled and safely landed the plane at the airport as the auto safety system activated. The technicians of Pakistan Air Force immediately recovered the aircraft for subsequent resumption of normal operations at the airport. The C-130 was on a normal routine training mission, the spokesman added. The landing is hallmark of professional approach of Pakistan Air Force.

 

[fatman17]

Pakistan Seeks to Upgrade C-130 Hercules Fleet
March 12th, 2014
US CONGRESS was notified yesterday, March 11, by the Defense Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA) of a possible Foreign Military Sale [...]

 

[fatman17]

Congress Asked to Approve $100 Million Military Package for Pakistan
By Rich Smith

March 11, 2014 |

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Tuesday of plans to sell the government of Pakistan a C-130 Fleet Upgrade Program package, plus associated equipment, parts, training, and logistical support valued at $100 million in total.

Specifically, the package includes upgrades to the avionics, engine management software and mechanical parts, cargo delivery system, and outer wing sets on six Pakistani C-130 transport planes. Also included in the sale will be spare parts, necessary support equipment, publications and technical documentation, and personnel training and training equipment, plus logistics support. The primary contractor on this sale has not yet been chosen, but the C-130s were originally built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT ) . A bidding process will be opened to choose the primary contractor.

Pakistan's air force includes a total of five C-130B and eleven C-130E aircraft. No mention of upgrades to the remaining 10 aircraft was made in the announcement, nor did DSCA clarify which specific models of C-130 would be getting the upgrades.

Explaining the sale to Congress, DSCA noted that Pakistan's planes are "facing airworthiness and obsolescence issues, and will require upgrades and repairs for continued operation and effectiveness. The proposed modernization of the C-130 fleet should ensure continued viability for an additional 10-15 years." DSCA added that this modernization is desirable to "improve the security of a Major Non-NATO ally which has been, and continues to be, an important force for regional stability and U.S. national security goals in the region."

According to DSCA, "there will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale." Nor will the sale "alter the basic military balance in the region."

 

[fatman17]

Secretive Pakistani Government Hawker 4000s Now Sold Off
March 16th, 2014
BOTH OF the secretive Raytheon (Hawker Beechcraft) Hawker 4000 executive jets previously owned by the Pakistan Government have now been [...]

 

[khanboy007]

Secretive Pakistani Government Hawker 4000s Now Sold Off
March 16th, 2014
BOTH OF the secretive Raytheon (Hawker Beechcraft) Hawker 4000 executive jets previously owned by the Pakistan Government have now been [...]

they got/ordered some new ones ??

or just sold it for the bucks

 

[Umair Nawaz]

Will the 23rd March 2014 Airshow is gonna held or not?

 

[Inception-06]

they got/ordered some new ones ??

or just sold it for the bucks

sold it !

 

[nomi007]