Armée Emirati/Union Defence Force (UAE)

ils n´ont plus 80 mais 78 Desert Falcon,et un mirage2000-9 de moins

des crashs ?

oui,selon un ancien mecano chez eux,mais l´affaire est tres discrete.c´etait en jan/fev

2 vipers blck 60 HS ....ça craint !

lors d´un landing meme

les pilotes des pays du moyen orient sont le numéro uno les champion dans le domaine de l'éjection ...

HS:( faut juste voir les saouds en dirais que c'est un stage qui faut passé pour eux )

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Preparing for Iran: US Trains Oil-Rich Arab F-16 Pilots

by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu

IsraelNN.com) While the United States is talking up tough sanctions against Iran, it is training United Arab Emirates pilots on F-16 planes in the U.S. for the first time ever, to help the Arab nations prepare for war with Iran.

The American military previously has trained UAE pilots on their own planes for eight years and more recently on U.S. fighter planes other than the F-16.

The pilots, from seven oil-rich UAE kingdoms, are participating in an exercise at an American Air Force base in Nevada after having spent two weeks training at an Arizona base. Closer ties with the Arab states provides the U.S. with better assurance of an immediate defense if war breaks out with the Islamic Republic or if an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities prompts an all-out regional war.

Military relations with Arab states were chilled following the September 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. The pilots, including two from the UAE who crashed planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and attempted another aborted attack, trained in the United States.

“They’re getting world-class training,” Col. Greg Stroud told Defence.com in reference to the UAE delegates.

“The Americans also work with UAE commanders to figure out what kind of surprises the Iranians might try to pull,” noted StrategyPage.com. “Arab nations fear the Iranians, who have dominated the region for thousands of years, and have a long history of coming up with imaginative tactics, and using them aggressively and often with success.”

The threat of Iran becoming a nuclear power has pushed the international community and the Islamic Republic into a diplomatic confrontation that is reaching a climax, as Iran comes close to enriching enough uranium to manufacture a nuclear warhead to be aimed at Israel.

In response to the threat of tougher United Nations sanctions, Iranian state television announced on Tuesday that the government is ready for negotiations and has prepared a new proposal. U.S. President Barack Obama has issued an ultimatum that Iran agree by the end of the month to stop its nuclear development program in return for trade benefits, or else face harsher sanctions.

The regime of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad did not reveal details of what it called its “new nuclear package.”

source: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/133215

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TALON Laser-Guided Rocket Team Completes First Guided Test Flights

YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and Emirates Advanced Investments (EAI) completed the first guided test flights of the TALON Laser-Guided Rocket. The TALON LGR rounds hit a 1.5 meter (4.9 feet) square target during both tests, exceeding accuracy requirements at ranges of 3.7 km and 5 km (2.3 and 3.1 statute miles).

The TALON LGR is an affordable, semi-active laser guidance and control kit that connects directly to the front of 2.75 inch unguided rockets currently in U.S. and international inventories. The TALON LGR program is part of a cooperative development agreement with EAI of the United Arab Emirates.

"These tests validate our low-cost development approach for a reliable precision guidance kit for the 2.75 inch rocket and confirm we are on track to have a qualified product in production in 2010," said Dr. Taylor Lawrence, president of Raytheon Missile Systems. "TALON LGR fills a critical need for attack helicopters and other platforms by giving warfighters a precision weapon that provides pinpoint lethality and reduces collateral damage."

The success of the guided flight tests will lead to live firings from the AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter.

"I am very excited to report that the TALON LGR program passed another key milestone event and is keeping track with our compact schedule and fielding plans for the helicopter programs," said Cory Mahanna, EAI senior advisor.

The TALON LGR is fully compatible with existing airborne and ground laser designators and requires no modifications to the rocket launcher. It fills the critical operational capability gap between unguided rockets and guided heavy anti-tank missiles.

"EAI and RMS are working together on this innovative program, combining the skills and assets of two countries to bring a world-class system to the United Arab Emirates armed forces and allies," said Hussain Al Hammadi, EAI's chief executive officer. "I am very pleased with the success this program is achieving."

The Raytheon-EAI cooperative development agreement includes a follow-on production proposal to manufacture TALON LGRs in both the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates beginning in 2010. TALON LGRs will be initially fielded with the United Arab Emirates Land Forces and launched from its AH64-D Longbow fleet.

EAI continues to be the region's leader in providing modernized defense capabilities to the United Arab Emirates.

http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1380

Red Flag 09-5 en HD..super :

F-16E block-60 UAE AF during Red Flag'09

Spoiler:

Ps: il est parru dans la derniére video le 3028

Nellis (USA) en 2007 :

Spoiler:

la brochure officielle des Dash 9

http://www.dassault-aviation.com/fileadmin/user_upload/redacteur/Defence/2000/Mirage_2000-9_special_issue.pdf

quelques achats interessants se profilent pour l´UAE lors du Dubai Air Show

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DATE:09/11/09
SOURCE:Flight International
UAE: building an arsenal
By Stephen Trimble

After catapulting to the ranks of the world's third-largest arms importer since 2004, the United Arab Emirates is continuing to stockpile its rapidly growing arsenal of advanced weapons systems.

Lockheed Martin had barely completed deliveries earlier this year of 60 Lockheed Martin F-16E/F Block 60s, which joined about 60 Dassault Mirage 2000-9s, when the UAE signed another wave of high-profile weapons contracts.

New aircraft deals announced at the IDEX exhibition in February ranged from the Alenia Aermacchi M346 trainer/light attack fighters to Boeing C-17s and Lockheed Martin C-130Js. Those contracts followed an announced last September that the UAE would invest up to $9 billion to bolster its air defence systems, acquiring Lockheed's Patriot Advanced Capability system and terminal high-altitude air defence batteries.


UAE F-16 US Air Force

As the Dubai air show opens its doors on 15 November, the world's arms contractors are gearing up for yet a third major around of acquisitions.

This next wave is likely to be as comprehensive - and expensive - as the preceding rounds. UAE officials are seeking to buy even more advanced fighters, stand up a battle management and command and control network, acquire a new fleet of light airlifters and - unique among Gulf states - locally design and manufacture a Predator-class unmanned aircraft system.

UAE officials are careful to defend themselves against accusations that the world's 51st largest economy, according to the CIA Factbook, spends a disproportionate amount on defence.

Among major arms importers, only China and South Korea spent more than the UAE's $7.1 billion on imported weapons from 2004-8, says the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Forecast International predicts that spending on new defence acquisitions will rise to $7 billion in 2009. That means nearly 4% of the country's overall wealth is invested in weapons procurement.

UAE officials, however, may argue that the country is only catching up on decades of benign neglect in the defence sector. With regional neighbour Iraq embroiled in three major wars in the last three decades, continuing concerns about Iran's nuclear intentions and the persistent threat of domestic terror attacks, the response in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is not especially surprising.

The UAE and Iran remain in dispute over the sovereignty of three Persian Gulf islands - Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb, Richard Russell, an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, wrote in the latest issue of Joint Forces Quarterly magazine. Moreover, the UAE sits directly across the Persian Gulf from Iran and near the vital commercial chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz.

Amid so many sensitive security issues, the UAE is careful to balance its diplomatic interests as it pursues weapons. SIPRI estimates that the UAE's current arsenal is maintained with a mix of 60% US-made kit and 40% by other countries, mainly European.

While the preceding round of defence acquisitions were dominated by contributions from US industry, the UAE is likely to pursue a new round that involves greater imports from Europe and perhaps Russia and China. No matter where the kit is sourced, however, UAE will expect its purchases to support its growing domestic arms industry.

Perhaps no other deal is more significant - for both buyer and seller - than the UAE's next round of fighter acquisitions. Talks between the UAE, the French government and Dassault over the Rafale have dragged on since at least 2007, but could finally reach a conclusion with this year's Dubai air show.

A signed order for up to 60 new Rafale fighters would greatly strengthen the UAE's ability to penetrate deep into Iranian airspace, as well as protect its own aerial borders from intrusion. The deal would also restore the geo-political balance of the UAE's arms inventory.

For Dassault, signing a contract for the Rafale could finally break the programme's export barrier, aggravated by near-misses to Russian or US competitors in Libya, Morocco, Singapore and South Korea. A successful deal with Abu Dhabi could pave the way for further sales in the Gulf region and elsewhere.

The road to a contract signing has so far witnessed many twists and complications, not least the status of UAE's existing fleet of Mirage 2000-9s.

It is widely presumed the UAE will require Dassault to take back the used fleet and find them new homes. For the transfer to work politically, the 2000-9 fighters may have to be picked by another Arab state, such as Egypt or Pakistan. However, Romania is reportedly also involved in talks for the UAE's used fighters.

The UAE also could make the Rafale sale part of its strategy to dramatically increase the capabilities of its domestic industrial base. In September, French president Nicolas Sarkozy promised Brazil local assembly for the F-X2 contract. If the UAE asks for equal treatment, Dassault could be hard-pressed to make the sums work.

Another contract hotly pursued by weapons makers is the UAE requirement for an airborne early warning and control aircraft. The UAE issued a classified request for information in 2006, drawing responses for the Boeing 737 AEW&C, Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and Saab 2000 Erieye.

The UAE has slowed the bidding process for its military to get better acquainted with the capabilities of an airborne command post.

A contract signing could be imminent, and could surprise many observers. Although the E-2D is widely considered the favourite to win the deal, the UAE has signalled to at least one bidder that it wants to take a different approach.

Egan Greenstein, Boeing's AEW&C senior manager, says the UAE is likely to adopt a two-phase acquisition strategy, with the first step to acquire an "interim solution" primarily for training. According to Greenstein, that system is likely to be the Saab Erieye, a radar that could be mounted on either the Saab 2000 or Saab 340 turboprops.

Greenstein says the interim system could be followed by a full solution, for which Boeing has submitted a proposal for the 737 AEW&C.

"We are the most capable, longest range and highest altitude platform in this market," Greenstein says.

Boeing is also proposing to match the airborne platform with a ground-based battle management network called Vigilaire, produced exclusively by Boeing Australia and therefore not subject to normal restrictions under the US international trade in arms regulations (ITAR) laws.

The UAE's spending largesse has not been lavished on only the French or US industry. Italy's Finmeccanica gained a foothold in the UAE market in February with the sale of 48 M-346 trainers, of which a portion will serve as light-strike fighters.

The deal seems to have opened the door for other Finmeccanica units to advanced into the Emirates with products. In particular, Alenia Aeronautica has identified the UAE as a potential customer for up to six C-27J light airlifters.

A C-27J deal would complement the UAE's sudden interest in airlift capability. The UAE has already signed a deal for 12 C-130Js medium transports. A contract to buy four Boeing C-17s remains in negotiations between the company and the UAE.

Signing that deal is critical to the future of Boeing's C-17 production line. The four aircraft are among 15 already in some stage of production based on orders signed or promised in the US government's fiscal year 2009. Boeing must complete the UAE deal or be stuck with four "white tail" airlifters with no customer.

The Saab Erieye AEW is a candidate for a major contract in the UAE

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Another contract hotly pursued by weapons makers is the UAE requirement for an airborne early warning and control aircraft. The UAE issued a classified request for information in 2006, drawing responses for the Boeing 737 AEW&C, Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and Saab 2000 Erieye.

Ils se refusent rien. Superbe.

C'est vrai que leur armée commence vraiment avoir une sacré gueule...ce que je retient aussi c'est l'aspect formation, par exemple l'accord de défense avec la france prévoi une grande part transfert d'expertise et de savoir faire ....je pense qu'il a certainement eu d'autre accord de se type avec d'autres pays.

on dirait Yak que les émiratis qui vont avoir ce bijou, 2 appareils pour 221M$ vivement ,notre G-550 sera un EWA

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UAE to buy two Saab 340 early warning aircraft
DUBAI (Zawya Dow Jones)--The United Arab Emirates armed forces Tuesday signed a EUR148.3 million contract with Swedish company Saab (SAAB-B.SK) for two SAAB340 Early Warning Aircraft, and said it is evaluating "several options" to buy permanent solution early warning aircraft from Northrop Grumman (NOC) and Boeing (BA).

The Saab contract meets the army's "interim" operational requirements, armed forces chief of logistics staff Faris AlMazrouei told a press conference at the Dubai Airshow.

Northrop Grumman (NOC), Boeing, and Saab are still in the running for permanent solution early warning aircraft deals, AlMazrouei said.

"The permanent solutions that are available in the market are from Boeing, the Northrop Grumman E-2D, and there is another solution from Saab. But these solutions are still under study, even in their own nations."

The Saab contract includes buying the aircraft, associated systems, and providing air crews training, as well as maintenance and repair services. The first SAAB340 Early Warning aircraft will be imported in the third quarter of 2010, and the second one will be delivered around the first quarter of 2011.

The U.A.E. also Tuesday signed a contract worth 520 million Swiss francs ($511.54 million) with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. of Switzerland to buy 25 basic training PC-21 aircraft, to be used for basic and combat operational training.

The Saab deal will be financed by the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, while Waha Capital will finance the Pilatus order, AlMazrouei said.

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Fremo a écrit:

on dirait Yak que les émiratis qui vont avoir ce bijou, 2 appareils pour 221M$

le prix est correct pour ce type d'appareil qui est abordable...

Viper a écrit:

Fremo a écrit:

on dirait Yak que les émiratis qui vont avoir ce bijou, 2 appareils pour 221M$

le prix est correct pour ce type d'appareil qui est abordable...

tu m'as pas bien compris Viper, 2 appreils pour 221M$, sa veut dire 110.5M$ pour chaque avions, alors que note G-550 est à un prix de 142 M$ ( si je me rappele bien ), alors il sera un EWA, et pas VIP, déjà les G-550 EW, sont utilisé dans pas mal de pays, et autres sont en route de les acquérir notament l'Inde

donc quand ils auront leurs permanents AEW les 2 SAAB seront free,belle opportinuité,mais les UAE prendront bcp de temps avant de se décider..

Viper a écrit:

C'est vrai que leur armée commence vraiment avoir une sacré gueule...ce que je retient aussi c'est l'aspect formation, par exemple l'accord de défense avec la france prévoi une grande part transfert d'expertise et de savoir faire ....je pense qu'il a certainement eu d'autre accord de se type avec d'autres pays.

reste a connaitre leur combativité

j ai vu des troupe saoudienne en route pour combattre les houtis, ok leur matos et genial, mais je peu te dire que leur troupe font presque de la peine (les soldat avait l air perdu, effrayé, portée mal leu tenue et les rang ...etc

http://www.break.com/usercontent/2009/4/saudi-army-713532.html



j ai toujour consideré ces armée comme manquant de combativité (meme avec tous le matos du monde)

Fremo a écrit:

tu m'as pas bien compris Viper, 2 appreils pour 221M$, sa veut dire 110.5M$ pour chaque avions, alors que note G-550 est à un prix de 142 M$ ( si je me rappele bien ), alors il sera un EWA, et pas VIP, déjà les G-550 EW, sont utilisé dans pas mal de pays, et autres sont en route de les acquérir notament l'Inde

Exact, ton analyse m'avait échapé Fremo... Mea-culpa !

Yakuza a écrit:

donc quand ils auront leurs permanents AEW les 2 SAAB seront free,belle opportinuité,mais les UAE prendront bcp de temps avant de se décider..

J'ai peur que les suédois nous fasse le même coup que les suisses avec les M109...

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Team Rafale confident of UAE order

By: Chris Pocock
November 17, 2009
Defense

Officials from Team Rafale are quietly confident that a deal for up to 60 airplanes will be made with the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, they are signing agreements here at the show with local entities that further strengthen the French influence in Emirati education and industry.
Eric Trappier, executive v-p international, Dassault Aviation, confirmed here yesterday that the UAE air force had been offered the “F3 Plus” standard of the Rafale, also known as “the Roadmap.” (See Sunday’s Dubai Airshow News, page 6 and . A complete service and support package is also on the table. He also confirmed that the UAE has been offered the more powerful version of the M88 turbofan engine, rated at nine metric tons thrust, which Snecma has proposed but not yet developed because the French air arms do not require it. “It’s up to the UAE to decide whether they want this,” Trappier added.

Trappier said that the UAE did have some specific requirements, which he did not provide. AIN believes that these mostly concern unique weapons configurations. These are not in evidence here, but they were suggested by Dassault in model form at the Paris Air Show in June.

However, one previous plan to add conformal fuel tanks to the jet, with a UAE order in mind, has been dropped. “Our empty weight, our internal fuel carriage, our fuel tank options and our mtow are already the best of any current fighter,” Trappier claimed.

A part or complete exchange of the UAE Mirage 2000-9 fleet does not form part of the current negotiations for the Rafale. If there are any such negotiations, they are apparently taking place at government level. There have been reports that Egypt is interested in taking some of the Mirages, the last of which was delivered to the UAE in 2007.

Dassault Systèmes signed an agreement here in Dubai yesterday with Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (Kustar), which has campuses in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Dassault Systèmes will help train Emiratis in the fields of 3-D visualization and product lifecycle management, in which it is a world leader. Dassault Systèmes is due to sign another agreement today, with local industry.

Thales said here yesterday that its joint venture with Abu Dhabi-based Baynuna Aviation Technology is officially established. According to the venture’s CEO, Khalid Al Bu-Ainnian, the company “aims to extend its services and product lines throughout the region, as well as contributing to building the UAE’s own industrial defense capabilities in advanced avionics systems.” General Khalid is the former chief of the UAE air force. Thales now has five joint ventures in the UAE. Team Rafale already has a separate joint venture with Baynuna–Dasbat Aviation–which promotes the Rafale in the UAE.

Two more joint ventures emerged yesterday with other Team Rafale members, both involving Baynuna. Snecbat Engine Technical Services (with Snecma) will provide logistics support service for the UAE’s M53-P2 engines that currently power the Mirage 2000-9s, and other fleets, while Sagembat Defense has been established with Sagem. It will develop, deliver and support high-technology products, to include smart weapons, which presumably refers to the Aasm family.

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Drones émeratis à Dubai Air Show