August 28, 2015
The US Air Force announced this week that it will be deploying the F-22 Raptor to Europe for the first time. Air Force Secretary Deborah James cited "Russia’s military activity in the Ukraine" when making the announcement.
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-us-is-about-to-deploy-stealth-f-22-raptor-jets-to-europe-in-a-show-of-force-against-russia-2015-8
http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2015/08/25/Pentagon-Turns-F-22-Raptor-Counter-Russia-Europe
http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0002379408
http://www.ibtimes.com/us-send-lockheed-martin-f-22-fighter-jets-europe-counter-russia-amid-ukraine-crisis-2066778
Russia's PAK-FA, T-50 prototype became the star attraction at this year's MAKS-2015 air show outside of Moscow, putting on an impressive aerobatic display.
http://www.rt.com/news/313589-pak-fa-t50-maks/
Russian news sources are reporting that the first production examples of the PAK-FA could be delivered by the end of 2016 - at least two years earlier than reported a few years ago, when the PAK-FA began flight test. The announcement comes after resports that Russia intends to reduce its purchases of the new fighter due to its high cost.
http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/russias-lethal-stealth-pak-fa-t-50-fighter-high-hopes-big-13718
The first F-35A Lightening has been delivered to the USAF's Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, NV.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/national/usafws-receives-its-first-f-35/2015/08/27/b906e34c-4cf5-11e5-80c2-106ea7fb80d4_video.html
Rumors continue to circulate that Iran has closed a deal to purchase J-10 fighters from China, as part of an oil-for-weapons exchange.
http://www.businessinsider.com/here-comes-the-china-iran-alliance-2015-8
China recently completed a joint military drill with Russia in the Sea of Japan, that included the participation of two J-10 fighters and two JH-7 strike jets. The drill reportedly was focused on combined arms support for amphibious landings.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3209247/Russia-China-send-message-West-joint-military-drill-Sea-Japan-focussing-landing-missions.html
A Chinese developer at this year's MAKS-2015 air show has been showcasing a suite of new air-to-air and air-to-ground sensors under development for Chinese and Russian fighters. The Beijing-based A-Star Science and Technology company reports that its EOTS-89 electro-optical targeting system and EORD-31 infrared search and track systems are being aimed at China's J-20 and J-31 fighters now in development.
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/maks-chinese-firm-unveils-new-sensors-for-j-20-j-31-416111/
Japan's Technical Research and Development Institute has reportedly been directed to focus on the development of new sensors and missiles to counter-act the introduction of China's low-observable J-20 fighter. The J-20 is expected to reach operational units in China by 2018.
http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20150827000035&cid=1101
China and Russia are reportedly close to an agreement for the sale of twenty four Su-35 fighters to China. The Su-35 is the latest, most evolved version of the Su-27 Flanker family.
http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/china-nears-deal-acquire-russias-lethal-su-35-fighter-13717
France's Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is expected to visit India next week, where he's hoping to close on final terms for the delivery of thirty six Rafale fighters ordered by India.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/rafale-deal-french-defence-minister-jean-yves-le-drian-to-visit-delhi-next-week/articleshow/48699277.cms
http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/policy-budget/2015/08/26/rafale-mistral-agenda-le-drian-malaysia-india/32411281/
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