Myanmar receives two Su-30 fighter jets
11 July 2022
by Akhil Kadidal
Russia is said to have delivered the first two of six Su-30 multirole fighter jets ordered by Myanmar. (Irkut Corporation)
Russia has delivered the first two of six Sukhoi Su-30SME multirole combat jets ordered by Myanmar.
The Irrawaddy news website reported that these deliveries were made in March 2022 but undisclosed until recently.
Moscow is also said to have sent several trainers and technicians to assist the Myanmar Air Force during the warranty period. The Irrawaddy cited the source of the information as being “former Myanmar Air Force officers who joined the anti-coup movement” in 2021.
According to Janes data, most of the Myanmar Air Force's combat assets are located near primary areas of operation, especially near the country's borders. However, the two new Su-30s are said to have been deployed at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport, in central Myanmar. The aircraft are said to be kept in a hangar at the airport.
Russian pilots and technicians are said to be working in Myanmar until the expiration of the warranty period.
South Korea plans to retire F-4 Phantom IIs in June
13 May 2024
by Akhil Kadidal
Four RoKAF Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F-4Es conducted the fleet's final flight on 9 May 2024. The aircraft were painted in the various colour schemes used by the type over the course of RoKAF service, including a discontinued jungle camouflage pattern and a light grey scheme. Two aircraft were painted in the RoKAF's current dark grey colour scheme. (South Korean Ministry of National Defense)
The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) is preparing to retire its Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F-4E Phantom IIs in June 2024.
The fleet conducted final weapon launches and a cross-country flight as it prepares to wind down from service, the South Korean Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on 13 May. Four F-4E Phantom IIs took off from the RoKAF's Suwon Air Base on 9 May for the commemorative flight, the MND added.
UK reopens Fleet Helicopter Support Unit tender
10 May 2024
by Gareth Jennings
A FOST Airbus AS365N2 Dauphin operated by British International Helicopters under the FHSU requirement. The MoD has put the tender out to requirement, hoping to secure a new service starting from 1 April 2026. (Janes/Patrick Allen)
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reopened its requirement for a Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU) provider to deliver a crewed rotary-wing service to the Royal Navy (RN), having seemingly failed to do so on previous occasions.
A notification posted on the UK government's Contract Finder website on 8 May calls for bids for a contractor-owned service to deliver military and non-military personnel for the RN and to enable the conduct of operational sea training and supporting tasks, including the transportation of freight. The MoD requires the successful bidder to be ready to deliver an initial service to specified ships from 1 April 2026, with the contract expected to run for six years.
Estonia, Moldova to receive new L3Harris radios
10 May 2024
by Olivia Savage
The EDF is procuring and sustaining some of its L3Harris communications equipment. The force currently operates the Falcon III RF-7800M-MP multiband networking manpack radio (pictured). (L3Harris Technologies)
L3Harris Technologies has been contracted by the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) to supply its radios to the Estonian and Moldovan defence forces.
The EUR30 million (USD32.3 million) deal involves the procurement of radios, supplies, and training for the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) as well as maintenance and support for existing equipment along with the acquisition of communication equipment for Moldova, a European Union (EU) tendering notice detailed.
For Moldova, the ECDI is procuring “different types of handheld and vehicular radios along with accessories from the Falcon product family” as part of European Peace Facility (EPF) contracts EPF22 and EPF23, a spokesperson from the ECDI informed Janes on 9 May.
Deliveries to Moldova will begin in the fourth quarter of 2024, they added.
Russia has delivered the first two of six Sukhoi Su-30SME multirole combat jets ordered by Myanmar.
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