Armée Jordanienne/Jordanian Armed Forces

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EADS C-101C Aviojet


BAe Bulldog Mk125


Slingsby T-67 Firefly


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EADS C-212 Aviocar


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EADS C-295


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Hughes 500D Defender


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Eurocopter EC-635


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La Jordanie reçoit 16 hélicoptères Cobra israéliens



Israël vient de transférer à la Jordanie 16 hélicoptères d'attaque Bell AH-1 Cobra. Il s'agit d’appareils en service depuis plusieurs décennies au sein de Tsahel, qui ont été retiré du service et remplacés par des appareils plus modernes Boeing AH-64 Apache. Avant d'être livré à la Jordanie, les Cobra ont subi un programme de revalorisation. Rustiques et toujours efficaces, les Cobra ont été offerts à Amman afin d'aider le royaume à sécuriser ses frontières contre les mouvements djihadistes comme Daesh, rapporte l'agence Reuters. La Jordanie dispose déjà de 29 hélicoptères Cobra. Voisin d'Israël, Amman a des frontières avec la Syrie et l'Irak. Les deux états coopèrent dans la lutte contre le terrorisme depuis les années 90.

Le Cobra est un hélicoptère d'attaque américain entré en service fin des années 60. Il met en oeuvre des roquettes de 70 mm, des missiles TOW antichars ainsi qu'un canon de 20 mm.


http://www.air-cosmos.com/la-jordanie-recoit-16-helicopteres-cobra-israeliens-41130

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9 avions d'entrainement Pilatus pour la Jordanie


AFP 10/08/2015

L'armée de l'air jordanienne a acheté à l'avionneur Pilatus neuf avions d'entraînement PC-9 M, selon un communiqué lundi du fabricant suisse.

La commande, dont le prix n'est pas divulgué, inclut également un simulateur, de l'équipement d'entraînement et un soutien logistique.

C'est la première fois que la Jordanie achète des appareils Pilatus, a indiqué l'avionneur dans un communiqué après plusieurs années de "dures négociations".

Les avions commandés par l'armée de l'air jordanienne seront prêts à la livraison à partir de janvier 2017. Le modèle PC-9 M a déjà été vendu en Suisse, en Arabie Saoudite, dans le sultanat d'Oman, en Thaïlande, en Australie. Pilatus a vendu au total 260 PC-9 dans différentes versions qui équipent 15 armées de l'air dans le monde.

Ce biplace équipé d'un turbopropulseur sert à la formation des pilotes qui passent ensuite sur des appareils à réaction.

http://www.lorientlejour.com/article/938502/9-avions-dentrainement-pilatus-pour-la-jordanie.html

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Jordan erects barrier on border with Syria and Iraq to stop Islamic State fighters

Jordan is currently erecting a barrier and digging trenches along its northern and eastern borders in a bid to prevent the infiltration of fighters from Iraq and Syria, a top Jordanian general told the Jordanian daily Al-Ra'i tuesday August 11.


Border guard commander Saber al-Mahayra said the barriers and deep trenches being dug were especially aimed at stopping Islamic State jihadists from entering Jordanian territory.


The move is part of Amman's defensive approach to the radical Islamist group, which has seized vast swathes of territory across Iraq and Syria. In January, IS captured a downed Jordanian fighter pilot and burned him to death.

Jordan's King Abdullah II has since vowed to ramp up the fight against the group, which also published a video of the killing.

"The blood of martyr Maaz al-Kassasbeh will not be in vain and the response of Jordan and its army after what happened to our dear son will be severe," the king said in a statement released by the royal court at the time.

Jordan shares a porous 350-kilometers border with Syria and a 175-kilometers border with Iraq, both situated in largely arid, desert terrain.

Jordan is not the first country to protect its borders against IS. Saudi Arabia started building in a sophisticated fence along its northern border to secure the desert kingdom in September 2014. The first phase stretchs for 900 kilometers (560 miles) on the country’s northern frontier.

The Saudi project includes five layers of fencing, reinforced by watch towers, night-vision cameras and radar. The whole project will include eight command and control center, 32 rapid response centers, three rapid intervention squads, 38 back and front gates, 78 monitoring towers, 10 monitoring and surveillance vehicles, 1,450,000 meters of fiber optics networks and 50 radars.


http://www.armyrecognition.com/august_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/jordan_erects_barrier_on_border_with_syria_and_iraq_to_stop_islamic_state_fighters_21208153.html

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Israel to supply Jordan with UAVs to combat the Islamic State

Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
16 August 2015

Jordan has finalised a deal with Israel for the procurement of strategic and tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to help combat the Islamic State, according to a regional media source.

The deal encompasses Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron TP strategic and Elbit Systems Skylark tactical UAVs. While separate system numbers are not given, the report by the Israeli DEBKAfile website says that a total of 12 UAVs of both types are to be delivered.

According to the report, the systems are needed to support Jordanian special forces that are currently engaged in ground operations in Iraq, although there has been no independent corroboration of this claim. IAI had not responded to a request for comment at the time of writing, but Elbit Systems denied the report.

Having first entered service with the Israeli Air Force in 2010, the Heron TP is the service's largest and most sophisticated UAV with a wingspan of 26 m and an all-up weight of 4,650 kg. With a stated operating altitude of 45,000ft (although it is believed it can fly higher), the Heron TP is reported to have a 40-hour endurance. Although the Heron TP's range figures have not been disclosed, the platform's satellite communications (SATCOM) enable over-the-horizon operations.

In terms of its payload, the Heron TP has recently been cleared to carry the IAI (Tamam) M-19HD electro-optical sensor turret, which includes zoom and spotter high-definition (HD) day cameras; an HD infrared (IR) zoom camera; laser designator; laser rangefinder; laser pointer; near-IR laser illuminator; electron-multiplied charge-coupled device (CCD) camera; and short-wave IR camera.

At the other end of the performance spectrum, the Skylark is a man-portable hand-launched UAV that has a 5m wingspan; a 43 kg maximum launch weight; and a 10 kg maximum payload. Currently in its Skylark II configuration, the UAV typically flies between 500 and 5,000 ft (but has a ceiling of 16,000 ft); a maximum speed of 70 kt; an estimated range of 32 n miles (59 km; 36 miles); and an endurance of 6 hours.

The announcement that Jordan is to receive UAVs from Israel is the latest signal of increased defence co-operation between the two erstwhile enemies in the face of the common foe of the Islamic State. In July, it was revealed that Israel has supplied Jordan with 16 Bell AH-1E/F Cobras that it had previously retired from service, while images posted online on 13 August showed Royal Jordanian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons and Israeli Air Force Boeing F-15I Eagle (Ra'am) fighters parked alongside each other at Lajes Field in the Azores as they transited to the United States together for joint exercises.

http://www.janes.com/article/53661/israel-to-supply-jordan-with-uavs-to-combat-the-islamic-state

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Jordan and Estonia order FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems

Raytheon, Lockheed Martin Javelin JV, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $41,566,755 foreign military sales contract for 354 Javelin Block 1 tactical rounds, 36 tripods, and one golden units for Jordan and Estonia. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2023, the US DoD annouced on August 31, 2015.




U.S. aid for Jordan for each of the next three years has been boosted to $1 billion, from $660 million in 2014. In addition to the Javelin sale, Washington has recently agreed to sell Jordan Hellfire anti-tank missiles; 92 Cougar armored personnel carriers; 100 Paveway laser-guided bombs, and a new targeting system for its F-16 fighter jet fleet. Jordan is one of the two sites where the Pentagon is spending more than half a billion dollars to train Syrian rebels to fight Islamic State.

Ties between U.S. and Estonia are strong as well, amid tensions with Russia. Last month, approximately 200 Reservists, Air National Guard and active duty Airmen with eight A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, landed at Amari Air Base, Estonia, the U.S. demonstrating continued commitment to collective security through a series of actions designed to reassure NATO allies and partners of America's dedication to ensuring peace and stability in the region.

The FGM-148 Javelin is a man-portable fire-and-forget anti-tank missile system produced in U.S. by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. For now, it has been delivered to almost 18 different armed forces.


http://www.armyrecognition.com/september_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/jordan_and_estonia_order_fgm-148_javelin_anti-tank_missile_systems_20109152.html

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Oshkosh receives FMS from multiple countries for 84 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles

The US military vehicles manufacturer Oshkosh Defense LLC won a $21,774,963 foreign military sales contract (Djibouti, Jordan, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda, Ethiopia) for an additional 84 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles and 59 B-kits (supplemental armor). The vehicles are to be delivered to Djibouti, Jordan, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda, Ethiopia with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2017.




The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) is a series of vehicles, based on a common chassis, that vary by payload and mission requirements and that are produced by Oshkosh Corporation since 2011.

The Oshkosh FMTV is developed in a series of 17 models, running from the 2.5t Chassis (M1080) to the 10t Dump truck (M1157).

Aprroximatively 22,000 FMTV trucks have been delivered to the US Army by Oshkosh Defense.

All vehicles in the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles are powered by a six-cylinder, fuel-injected, electronically-controlled, turbocharged and after-cooled Caterpillar C7 heavy-duty diesel engine rated at 330hp.

Fitted with the B-kits, the FMTV can operate with increased protection during periods when threat levels are higher. The B-kit provides protection to the sides and roof of the cab.



http://www.armyrecognition.com/september_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/oshkosh_receives_fms_from_multiple_countries_for_84_family_of_medium_tactical_vehicles_22809153.html

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Jordan to receive ISR aircraft, likely transferred MC-12Ws

Gareth Jennings, London and Martin Streetly, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
28 September 2015




Jordan is to receive four new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft under a USD9.78 million contract awarded to L-3 Communications on 28 September.

The contract covers delivery of the aircraft to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) and support, as well as pilot and maintainer training. Work is scheduled to be complete by 30 September 2016. L-3 Communications had not responded to a request for further information at the time of writing.

The contract notification does not reveal the type of aircraft, but Jordan has converted its two Airbus Defence and Space (DS) CN235 airlifters into special mission gunships (and is doing the same for one of its two C295s), and so has a track record of adapting its existing inventory for new purposes. However, on this occasion, the only suitable platform that the RJAF operates in large enough numbers to fulfil this requirement is the Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules, four of which have been in service since 1978. While it is feasible that L-3 Communications could have developed a roll-on/roll-off kit for these aircraft, it is doubtful as they are likely to be too large to be practicable for the RJAF's requirements.

A more realistic alternative is that L-3 Communications is to provide the RJAF with a new platform type altogether. The contract value of USD9.78 million is too small for the procurement of new (or even used) host aircraft, suggesting that a transfer of US platforms might be the solution being offered here. It was recently disclosed that the US Air Force (USAF) had transferred all but four of its MC-12W Project Liberty aircraft across to the Air National Guard and Special Operations Command. L-3 Communications was responsible for developing the MC-12W for the USAF, and the Jordanian contract value, the rapid timelines, and the fact that the aircraft are being procured for counterterrorism efforts all point to the final four MC-12Ws being earmarked for the RJAF.

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Jordan to upgrade AT-802 light strike turboprops with ISR suite

Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
30 September 2015


Jordan is to upgrade four IOMAX AT-802 Block 1 Border Patrol Aircraft (BPA) with a new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) suite under a USD9.78 million contract awarded to L-3 Communications by the US Department of Defense (DoD), a spokesperson for the company confirmed to IHS Jane's on 30 September.




The contract covers delivery of the aircraft to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) and support, as well as pilot and maintainer training. Work is scheduled to be complete by 30 September 2016.

IHS Jane's had suggested this contract might pertain to the transfer of MC-12W Project Liberty platforms from the US Air Force (USAF), given the relatively low contract value, the rapid timelines, the current status of the USAF's MC-12W programme, which has four aircraft unaccounted for, and the fact that L-3 Communications had developed these platforms in the first place.

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aytheon awarded Increment 3 of Jordan’s Border Security Programme
Raytheon will expand Jordan’s Border Security Project after the award of Increment 3, which will cost USD18.6 million. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is assisted by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency who is the main source of the award. The programme is designed to protect the Jordanian borders on the Syrian side





Raytheon previously announced the completion of Phase 2 and 3 (Jordan/Syria and Jordan/Iraq borders, respectively) as part of the JBSP, delivering key capabilities to help safeguard the Kingdom's borders.

"Raytheon continues to leverage local partnerships and regional knowledge to deliver a superior border security solution," said Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS). "This latest contract award acknowledges Raytheon's growing expertise in the region."

Under the latest contract, Raytheon will install passive barrier fencing, sensors, cameras and a command and control system. The focus is to enhance the Jordanian Armed Forces' ability to deter, detect and interdict threats.

"Our goal is to deliver the best possible border security offering for the Kingdom," said Todd Probert, vice president for Mission Support and Modernization at Raytheon IIS. "The best border security solution is the right combination of equipment, training and sustainment based on customer needs."

Raytheon's border security efforts support the DTRA's Cooperative Threat Reduction Integrating Contract (CTRIC II), awarded in April 2011 as a multiple-award, indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity contract.



http://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/raytheon_awarded_increment_3_of_jordans_border_security_programme_40810154.html

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Jordan receives 3 Blackhawks from USA


Nov 20, 2015


A photo shared by the US embassy on its Facebook page shows one of the Blackhawk helicopters that Jordan received from
the US last week (Photo courtesy of US embassy)
 

Jordan has received three Blackhawk helicopters from the US out of eight allocated for the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani said Wednesday.

In a statement to The Jordan Times, he commended the “ongoing” military cooperation between Jordan and the US, describing the delivery of the helicopters as a “reflection of the strategic interdependence between Jordan and the US.”

Momani, who is also minister of state for media affairs and communications, said that these helicopters will contribute to the Kingdom’s plans to enhance its army’s capabilities in the face of threats and in its efforts to safeguard its border.

He noted that Jordan’s military armament system has now become one of the best in the world, stressing that the Kingdom will continue to upgrade the capabilities of its armed forces.

In a post on its Facebook page on Wednesday, the US embassy said the three helicopters were delivered last week.

“The Blackhawks will provide the JAF [with] an increased capability to respond to border threats around the country and are the latest example of our partnership and unwavering security commitment to Jordan,” the embassy said.

The US has provided additional military assistance to Jordan this year, including the eight Blackhawks, firearms, ammunition for F-16 fighter jets and other equipment.

http://defence-blog.com/news/jordan-receives-3-blackhawks-from-us.html

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03/12/2015

Les «Gunships» jordaniens dotés de roquettes guidées !




BAe Systems a livré un lot de roquettes à guidage laser APKWS (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System) pour équiper les deux aéronefs Airbus AC235 (CN235) « Gunships » en service au sein de la Royal Jordanian Air Force.

Ceci marque la première vente internationale du système d'arme, seule l’Armée américaine avait effectué des tirs en 2014 avec ce système, afin de l’adapté sur les hélicoptères « Apache » et « Super Cobra ». D’autres pays ont marqués un intérêt pour ce type de roquette, l'Irak, les Pays-Bas et la Tunisie.

Les roquettes BAe APKWS :



Les roquettes à guidage laser de BAE Systems APKWS (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System) peuvent être utilisées sur des cibles fixes ou mobiles à des distances comprises entre 1'500 et 4'500 mètres. Le systèmes utilise un système de guidage semi actif laser qui permet une précision de l’ordre du mètre.

Le principe de l’APKWS consiste en un module de guidage laser semi-actif, équipé du système de guidage DASALS (Distributed Aperture Semi-Active Laser Seeker) de BAE Systems, qui intègre des capteurs laser dans les ailettes (canards) plutôt que dans le nez du module.

L’avantage du système vient du fait que celui-ci fournit une bonne précision pour un coût relativement faible. Ce type de roquettes peut être utilisés depuis un hélicoptère ou depuis un drone.


CN235 «Gunships» (AC235) :

Ces appareils en service dans la Royal Jordanian Air Force ont été modifiés, selon une demande de contrat faite entre la société ATK et le roi Abdallah II. ATK a développé et fourni les modifications et l'intégration des systèmes au sein des CASA 235 (Airbus). Ces modifications comprennent l'installation, d'un système de ciblage électro-optique, un désignateur laser, des équipements d'autoprotection, un radar ouverture synthétique, ainsi qu’une capacité d'armement qui peut fournir une puissance de feu durable et précise dans une variété de scénarios. L’avion emporte des missiles AGM-114 «Hellfire» à guidage laser, des roquettes de 2,75 pouces et un canon Alliant Techsystems M230 de 30mm (le même que les hélicoptères «Apache») monté sur le côté du fuselage. Cette arme est automatiquement alignée sur la cible par une caméra en liaison et le système radar. L’avion est également doté d’une caméra FLIR reconnaissance.


Photos : 1 & 3 AC235 Gunships jordanien @ RJAF 2 Image de synthese d’un tir d’APKWS depuis un AC235 @ BAe

http://psk.blog.24heures.ch/archive/2015/12/03/les-gunships-jordaniens-dotes-de-roquettes-guidees-860302.html

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Jordan to purchase Arlan armored vehicles from Kazakhstan
Jan 28, 2016

Jordan will purchase Arlan armored vehicles as part of its recently signed military cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering, a joint venture that began business in 2015, has stated the Kingdom of Jordan plans to buy 50 Arlan vehicles, though it has not been disclosed exactly how many were purchased.

In addition to the vehicles, Jordan will also procure 12.7mm guns, night vision sights, and additional equipment. It is not yet known when the equipment is scheduled for delivery.

The Arlan is an armored vehicle designed to transport 10 military personnel with a high level of protection.

The vehicle can also be used for armored vehicle fire support operations, or as an anti-missile launcher.



http://defence-blog.com/army/jordan-to-purchase-arlan-armored-vehicles-from-kazakhstan.html

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Jordania has received Hawk Mk63 Advanced Jet Trainer from United Arab Emirates


Feb 25, 2016




The Royal Jordanian Air Force has received Hawk Mk63 Advanced Jet Trainer from United Arab Emirates.

Thirteen Hawk Mk63 Advanced trainer aircraft entered service in 2015, and six more are expected at 17 Squadron of Royal Jordanian Air Force.

The Hawk family of aircraft, manufactured by BAE Systems, has been made famous by the Red Arrows Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. Since entering service with the Royal Air Force in 1976, over 800 Hawk aircraft have been delivered and it has been exported to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Finland, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Switzerland, USA and Zimbabwe.

The Hawk has been developed in four configurations: the Hawk 50 series including the Goshawk T-45 for the US Navy; Hawk 60 series current production trainer aircraft; Hawk 100 advanced two-seat weapon systems trainer with ground attack capability; and Hawk 200 single-seat, multi-role combat aircraft

Hawk Mk63 – Export version for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Air Force. 16 purchased on 2 January 1983 for $180 million including spares and maintenance support. Delivery between October 1984 and May 1985.

http://defence-blog.com/news/jordania-has-received-hawk-mk63-advanced-jet-trainer-from-united-arab-emirates.html

Les Jordaniens demandent des Hawk au UAE et nous on demande des avions VIP...

ce qu'on appelle de EDA

8 Black hawk

8 black hawk d'une valeur de 200 millions $ doivent également être livrés aux jordaniens l'année prochaine

[quote]U.S. Delivers Eight Black Hawk Helicopters to Jordan to Bolster anti-ISIS Defenses
Jordanian and U.S. officials say another eight Black Hawks would begin arriving next year under a military aid deal worth about $200 million.
read more: http://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/1.706912

mbarki_49 a écrit:

8 black hawk d'une valeur de 200 millions $ doivent également être livrés aux jordaniens l'année prochaine

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U.S. Delivers Eight Black Hawk Helicopters to Jordan to Bolster anti-ISIS Defenses
Jordanian and U.S. officials say another eight Black Hawks would begin arriving next year under a military aid deal worth about $200 million.
read more: http://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/1.706912

et des vieux camions et autres machins non lethales pour nous:)

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NAVSEA tests market for Jordan's 35 m patrol boat

Jon Rosamond, London - IHS Jane's Navy International
06 March 2016



Key Points
NAVSEA anticipates that two aluminium monohulls with a nominal length of 35 m will be procured for delivery in early 2019 for the Royal Jordanian Navy's planned coastal patrol craft
A 25 mm Rafael Typhoon remotely operated gun system appears to be the preferred choice of main armament
A 25 mm Rafael Typhoon remotely operated gun system now appears to be the preferred choice of main armament for the Royal Jordanian Navy's planned coastal patrol craft, according to market research documentation issued by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in the United States.

In a request for information (RfI) released to industry on 26 February, NAVSEA said it anticipates that two aluminium monohulls with a nominal length of 35 m will be procured for delivery in early 2019 under the US Foreign Military Sales programme.





http://www.janes.com/article/58564/navsea-tests-market-for-jordan-s-35-m-patrol-boat

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Reports Continue of British and Jordanian Special Forces in Libya
March 31, 2016


The British press brings news that SAS fighters have been operating in Libya for several months, alongside Jordanian forces.

This coincides with a growing drumbeat for war in the country, where the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) has found a new territorial foothold in the oil-rich Sirte region. The United States is currently weighing up a bombing campaign to put the ‘”unity”‘ government back in power.

How did ISIL find a new home in Libya? The explanation casts doubt on any idea that simple military power will solve the problem.


http://www.african-defense.com/defense-news/reports-continue-of-british-and-jordanian-special-forces-in-libya/

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06/04/2016

La Jordanie opte pour le Pilatus PC-21 !  



Stans, et de sept pour le PC-21 ! Pilatus Aircraft Ltd vient d'annoncer que la Force aérienne Royal Jordanian (RJAF) a opté pour l’achat de 8 Pilatus PC-21 écoles. Cette commande remplace celle d’août 2015, dans laquelle le pays avait porté son choix sur le PC-9M. Ce changement semble également confirmer que la RJAF prépare la modernisation de sa flotte d'avions de combat avec le choix d'un nouvel aéronef d'ici 2020.

La Force aérienne Royal de Jordanie a en effet revu son cahier des charges et demandé à l’avionneur suisse de modifier son choix en direction de la dernière génération d’avion école que représente le PC-21. La commande comprend également un simulateur, du matériel de formation et un ensemble complet de soutien logistique.

Soucieux de moderniser ses installations de formation de pilotes, la RJAF a opté pour le Pilatus le PC-21, sachant qu'il fournira des performances excellentes et un rapport coût-efficacité pour la formation de base et avancées de ces pilotes.

Pour l’avionneur suisse il s’agit du septième client pour le PC-21 et le sixième à l’exportation. Les pays utilisateurs sont la Suisse (8 ), Singapour (19), l’Arabie Saoudite (55), Emirats arabes unis (25), le Qatar (24) l’Australie (49) et la Jordanie (8 ).

La génération PC-21:

Le PC-21 permet une formation complète des élèves pilotes et ceci avec des possibilités offrant une nouvelle dimension. En effet, il s’agit là, d’un système d’écolage en vol performant, qui remplace totalement la transition sur avion école à réaction de type Hawk ou Alpha jet. En effet, le PC-21 offre la possibilité unique au monde d’assurer une transition directe, vers des chasseurs modernes, tels que les F/A-18, Rafale, Gripen, Eurofighter, F-35 pour ne citer que ceux-là. Il est également possible d’opter pour une combinaison en binôme avec un jet école, dans ce cas la formation sur jet peut être réduite en nombre d’heure. Les coûts de formation, de maintenance sont très largement diminués, sans oublier la réduction significative des nuisances sonores et de l’optimisation de la consommation de kérosène. L'avion permet une simulation complète et ceci sans armement, car ceux-ci sont simulés grâce à une interface spécialement développée pour l’avion.


Photos : 1 PC-21 en vol 2 Cockpit @ Pilatus Aircraft

http://psk.blog.24heures.ch/archive/2016/04/06/la-jordanie-opte-pour-le-pilatus-pc-21-861169.html  

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Jordan has started talks with Russia for a small number of Su-34 fighter bombers
Apr 12, 2016





Jordan has started talks with Russia for a small number of Su-34 fighter bombers, that reported newspaper “Kommersant”.






Ivan Safronov said that, now make a deal hampered by several factors, chief among which is the orientation of Amman on arms purchases in the United States and the unstable situation in the country.

The Sukhoi Su-34 is a Russian twin-engined, twin-seat strike fighter. It is intended to replace the Sukhoi Su-24.

Based on the Sukhoi Su-27 ‘Flanker’, the two-seat Su-34 is designed primarily for tactical deployment against ground and naval targets (tactical bombing/attack/interdiction roles, including against small and mobile targets) on solo and group missions in daytime and at night, under favourable and adverse weather conditions and in a hostile environment with counter-fire and EW counter-measures deployed, as well as for aerial reconnaissance.


http://defence-blog.com/news/jordan-has-started-talks-with-russia-for-a-small-number-of-su-34-fighter-bombers.html