DefenceTalkDefenceTalkA latest variation of China’s KJ-500 airborne early warning and control system (AWACS), equipped with a probe that can allow the plane to receive aerial refueling and greatly extend its range and endurance, was recently spotted at a naval aviation regiment base under the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command. Amid frequent US military […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-new-awacs-ready-for-south-china-sea-missions-76282/

DefenceTalkDefence Secretary Gavin Williamson has signed a $1.98Bn deal to purchase five E-7 early warning radar aircraft. The E-7 fleet will replace the current Sentry aircraft and ensure the continued delivery of the UK’s Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability. Named “Wedgetail” by the Australian Department for Defence, the E-7 aircraft can fly for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-orders-five-boeing-e-7-wedgetail-aewc-aircraft-72223/

DefenceTalkAhead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to Tel Aviv later this year, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has begun to clear a slew of defence deals with Israel. The deals, some of which have been pending for long, are together worth well over $3 billion. Defence ministry sources on Tuesday said while […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-lines-up-3-billion-defense-deals-with-israel-66912/

DefenceTalkChina’s new KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft has received extensive international attention since its appearance. Canada’s Kanwa Intelligence Review published an article saying that KJ-500 was for the first time completely made in China and it will provide effective support for China in dealing with stealth fighters. Military experts said in an […]https://www.defencetalk.com/kj-500-improves-chinas-overall-military-power-66799/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab extends its airborne early warning and control portfolio, with the introduction of the GlobalEye multi-role airborne surveillance system. GlobalEye combines Saab’s all-new Erieye ER (Extended Range) radar and mission system with the high-end Global 6000 jet aircraft from Bombardier. Saab is one of the world’s leading suppliers of airborne early […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saabs-globaleye-redefines-the-airborne-surveillance-market-66757/

DefenceTalkNATO member states are discussing a request to use the alliance’s AWACS air surveillance aircraft in the battle against the jihadist Islamic State group, an official said Friday. An AWACS commitment would mark a departure for NATO which up to now has had no direct role in combating IS but is increasingly concerned by the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-discussing-use-of-awacs-in-anti-isis-operations-66563/

DefenceTalkTINKER AIR FORCE BASE: The long-awaited, highly anticipated deployment of the E-3 Sentry (AWACS) Block 40/45 is finally over, with the deployment of the first upgraded weapon system to a combat theater of operations. The first E-3G arrived in Southwest Asia Nov. 18, marking the deployment of the most comprehensive modification to the weapon system […]https://www.defencetalk.com/upgraded-e-3-sentry-deploys-to-combat-theater-65889/

DefenceTalkCapable of tracking nearly 100 vehicles at once, the Chinese military has launched its new airborne early warning and control aircraft (AEW and C), taking to the skies with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The PLAAF has been offering sneak peeks into the existence of the KJ-500 for months now. Late last year, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-army-gets-brand-new-early-warning-and-control-aircraft-63731/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia for an AWACS modernization program and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.0 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 12, 2014. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-arabia-requests-2bn-upgrade-for-awacs-60353/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman has designed, developed, integrated and fielded a Mode S upgrade to the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator for the Sentry E-3D Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet based at Royal Air Force Waddington. The IFF interrogator is a sophisticated airborne defence system that provides a long-range, rapid early warning and detection […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-delivers-mode-s-upgrade-for-the-uks-sentry-awacs-system-59511/