In Russia, crashed An-148 production plant owned aircraft Voronezh

Passenger aircraft An-148 Voronezh owned aircraft manufacturing plant (VASO) disappeared from radar screens during tests at 130 km from the border Byelohorodskyy Voronezh and Voronezh regions. As reported in AEX.ru Rosaviatsiyi, the plane was an experimental aircraft certificate. We certainly know that the airliner crashed. According to preliminary data, killing both pilots. The aircraft was tested, it was not the passengers. According to police, the plane hit the ground when engaged. Sources in aviapromi claim that AN-148 (61708) was built by order of Myanmar Air Force. According to MOE, the plane crashed in the Belgorod region, village Garbuzova. The plane fell on the private garden of homeownership. On land destruction and no casualties. According to preliminary data, the board of 6 persons. Four killed, yet the fate of 2 is unknown. According to some reports, on board were four crew members and two foreigners - citizens of Myanmar.

Libya clashes widen as Interpol issues Gaddafi alert

TRIPOLI, (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi's forces battled rebels on several fronts in a worsening of Libya's crisis on Friday and unrest erupted in the capital when gunmen fired to break up crowds shouting "Gaddafi is the enemy of God."Paris-based Interpol delivered a global alert against Gaddafi and 15 members of his inner circle to help police around the world enforce U.N. sanctions aimed at ending turmoil in the world's 12th largest oil exporter.
Vowing "victory or death," eastern-based rebels pressed home a westwards push towards Gaddafi's Tripoli stronghold with an attack on the oil town of Ras Lanuf, which lies on a strategic coastal road, claiming to have taken its airport.
In the west, security forces loyal to Gaddafi launched an offensive to retake Zawiyah, a town near the capital that has for days been defying his rule, and residents said 30 civilians had been killed. Among the dead was the town's rebel commander.
The rebellion in Zawiyah -- the closest rebel-held territory to the capital and also the site of an oil refinery -- has been an embarrassment to the authorities who are trying to show they control at least the west of the country.
The government said earlier in the week it was not using military force to retake rebel-held cities, though one official did not rule it out if all other options were exhausted.
POPULAR REVOLT
Eastern regions of the country, around the city of Benghazi, have already spun out of Gaddafi's control after a popular revolt against his four decades of rule. The rebels' grip on the coastal highway appears to be strengthening.
The uprising against Gaddafi, the bloodiest yet against a long-serving ruler in the Arab world, has knocked out nearly 50 percent of the OPEC-member's 1.6 million barrels of oil per day output, the bedrock of its economy.
The upheaval caused a humanitarian crisis on the Tunisian border where tens of thousands of foreign workers fled to safety with no means on onward transport. An international airlift is gradually reducing the number of people trapped in tent camps.
The rebels earlier told Reuters they were open to talks only about Gaddafi's exile or resignation, after attacks on civilians that have provoked international condemnation, arms and economic sanctions and a war crimes probe.
"Victory or death ... We will not stop until we liberate all this country," Mustafa Abdel Jalil, head of the rebel National Libyan Council, told supporters of the two-week-old uprising.
Abdullah al-Mahdi, a rebel spokesman, told Al Jazeera opposition fighters would attack the capital once a "no-fly" zone was enforced by international powers to try to shatter Gaddafi's grip on the country of six million people.
Western nations have called for Gaddafi to go and are considering various options including the imposition of a no-fly zone, but are wary about any offensive military involvement.
In developments likely to raise concern about dwindling food and medical supplies in rebel-held areas, reports from around the vast country suggested a sharp worsening of a conflict that the West fears could trigger a mass refugee exodus to Europe.
In the east, rebels were attacking a military base on the outskirts of Ras Lanuf, an oil port on the Mediterranean, which has a refinery, pipelines and a terminal, and the army responded with artillery fire and machinegun fire from helicopters.
Flashes, thuds and bangs resounded from the battlefield, along with wailing sirens and puffs of smoke in the air.
Rebels said they had captured the airport near the town and intended to push forward towards the military base after dark.
An oil facility at Zueitina, south of the rebel-held city of Benghazi, has been damaged and is on fire, Al Jazeera said, showing a video of black smoke rising from an oil plant.
In Zawiyah, about 50 km (30 miles) west of the capital, pro-Gaddafi forces fought for hours with rebels who have been holding the town centre, two residents told Reuters.
"From 11 a.m. until now Gaddafi's mercenaries, mainly from Africa, have been opening fire on people here," said a local man called Ibrahim. "Hundreds of victims are now in the town hospital."
"We have no choice but to continue our fight against this dictator."
In Tripoli, shooting rang out across Tajoura district as Gaddafi loyalists broke up a crowd of protesters seeking an end to his long rule and shouting "Gaddafi is the enemy of God!"
The demonstrators spilt out of the Murat Adha mosque after Friday prayers, and several hundred of them began chanting for an end to Gaddafi's four decades in power.
"This is the end for Gaddafi. It's over. Forty years of crimes are over," said Faragha Salim, an engineer at the protest in Tajoura.
Al Jazeera reported that up to 100 people had been arrested in Tripoli, accused of helping the rebels.
Earlier on Friday, rebel volunteers said a rocket attack by a government warplane just missed a rebel-held military base which houses an arsenal in the eastern town of Ajdabiyah.
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday he was concerned a bloody stalemate could develop between Gaddafi and rebel forces. "Muammar Gaddafi has lost the legitimacy to lead and he must leave," Obama said.
ASSET FREEZE
As international efforts progressed to isolate the Libyan leader, Austria widened an asset freeze list to include a top official at the Libyan Investment Authority, Mustafa Zarti, because of possible ties to Gaddafi's inner circle.
Zarti, 40, will be questioned by Austrian authorities on Friday, interior ministry spokesman Rudolf Gollia said.

Plans to modernize the Air Force of Myanmar

Myanmar Air Force are currently engaged in concurrent purchase of Russian MiG-29 and Chinese K-8 Karakorum. However, the Myanmar Air Force fleet is so outdated that these supplies do not meet the full needs of the Air Force of Myanmar. In this regard in the future may be additional purchases of fighter jets.
To date, the Air Force of Myanmar has 58 fighters, including 48 F-7M (MiG-21F), set by China from 1991 to 2002. As well as 10 MiG-29C, supplied by Russia in 2002-2003.
In 1997-1998. China has put Myanmar 22 fighter-bomber A-5C.
Most "new" acquisitions in the segment of CNF / UBS (only about 70-80 cars) are 12 K-8 Karakorum (China, 1999), 10 FT-7 (China, 1990-1998.) And 2 MiG- 29UB (Russia, 2002-2003)..
The summer of 2010 began the practical implementation of the contract to supply the Air Force of Myanmar 50 UBS K-8 Karakorum, which can be equipped with 23-mm cannon, bombs, guided and unguided missiles. Decision to purchase 50 aircraft (according to other 60 units.) Adopted in November 2009.
At the end of December 2009, Myanmar signed a contract with Russia worth 553 million dollars (according to other 570 million dollars) for delivery of 20 MiG-29 fighters (10 MiG-29B, 6 MiG-29SE, 4 combat-capable MiG-29UB).
It should be noted that the Air Force of Myanmar in the past few years have implemented a program to modernize the infrastructure of airports. To date, Myanmar Air Force has at its disposal 10 bases.
Myanmar Air Force in March will receive the first batch of 20 ordered by MiG-29 fighters under contract with the RAC "MiG" worth about 400 million euros (553 million dollars), reports Flight International.
According to the contract signed in late 2009, Myanmar will be delivered 10 MiG-29B and 6 MiG-29SE and 4 combat-capable MiG-29UB.
It is reported that to perform the contract will be used to MiG-29B/SE gliders, remaining at the production site in Lukhovitsy the era of perestroika. The aircraft will be delivered in the original export configuration with radar N-019 company Fazotron.
Originally Myanmar planned to buy used ones MiG-29 in Belarus, but Rosoboronexport offered the best conditions for support, including supply of arms, spare parts and training, including the installation of the simulator on one of the bases.
Previously reported that the MiG-29 will be delivered unassembled sea and air transport to Myanmar. Final assembly must be made in Meyhtile.

US Navy UAV - Sea Avenger

The company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully completed the test in a wind tunnel model of an unmanned attack aircraft Sea Avenger. This UAV is one of the main contenders for victory in the program UCLASS the U.S. Navy to create a shock UAV capable of take off and land on the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Recent wind tunnel tests were to confirm the predicted high performance of the new wing while flying at low speeds, which provide a longer flight and low speed approach. In this new wing should provide higher maximum flight speed for a rapid response to threats.
Eight 90-hour test was conducted at the Center for Space Technology in San Diego and was completed ahead of schedule. The results confirmed the high quality patented design of a wing - high-speed flight and ensuring a low speed when landing on the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Jet drone Sea Avenger is the next step in the evolution of proven UAV Predator. Unlike its predecessors, screw, Avenger is a big payload, flies faster, less vulnerable to air defenses and, most importantly - this is currently the only aircraft that fits into the tight schedule of the program UCLASS.
Sea Avenger is designed for fully automatic start and landing with both types of U.S. aircraft carriers - USS Nimitz and the USS Ford. Thanks to modern technology of designing UAV Avenger developed extremely quickly. During the first year of testing with a frequency of 2-3 flights per week, only one flight was canceled due to improper maintenance. UAVs have already passed extensive tests on ESR (effective area of scattering) and is an extremely secretive weapons.
Avenger is able to fly 30-45 minutes after removal from storage and take off and land automatically on any runway, including the deck aircraft carrier. The unmanned aircraft can carry radar GA-ASI Lynx for exploration and a wide range of precision-guided weapons, including powerful bomb JDAM weight of 900 kg. Payload of 2700 kg higher than that of manned fighter aircraft MiG-29, which in this case almost three tons heavier. Avenger can stay aloft for up to 20 hours, breaking the inter-continental distance of 12 thousand miles at a cruising speed of 650 km / h and an altitude of 15 km. Onboard electronics and a control station, developed on the basis of proven Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper, can carry out long Avenger stealth missions, surveillance, electronic warfare and reconnaissance in standalone mode, to apply precision strikes on land and water. Also in the future he is able to intercept ballistic missiles in the boost phase of the trajectory - to patrol the area where the missile launchers of the enemy, detect Warm missiles and shoot down it.
Cost Avenger compared with manned fighters is low - about $ 14 million

US Navy will buy two MH-60 SeaHawk for training

The U.S. Navy signed a contract worth $ 44 million for the purchase of two helicopter simulators Naval Aviation Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk. The first simulator will be installed at the naval base at Mayport in northern Florida by mid-2013. And the second - will be upgraded from version MH-60S in the MH-60R and 2014 aimed at a naval base in Japan. According to the characteristics of ordered sets would include flight simulators for pilots and flight simulators for tactical officers. Device simulators can be used independently from each other and provide multi-functional performance targets as part of the whole crew. Recall that the U.S. Navy already has 3 simulator MH-60R, which are used for training pilots since 2006.

Turkish navy wages with pirates in Somalia

Navaw ships of Turkey reflected in one day just three attacks by Somali pirates on merchant ships. ITAR-TASS referring to the statement of General Staff of Turkish Armed Forces, the frigate "Giresun", stationed in the Indian Ocean to the east of Oman, defended the Turkish cargo ship "Kiran Asya" and "Abraham", a Chinese fishing trawler "Zeng Hua.
According to the Turkish military, repelling the attack failed because the helicopter deck aircraft, which could quickly get to the places of incidents and prevent attacks by pirates.

Turkey with twice bigger military export in 2011

DIC Turkey in 2011 expects to double exports of defense products. To achieve this goal will create agency for export of defense articles, reports Daily Hurriyet.
As major buyers of the Turkish Armed considered the Middle East, Central and South Asia, as well as several European countries.
According to the national experts, the volume of exports DIC Turkey in 2011 could reach 1.5 billion dollars, almost 2 times higher than in 2009 (832 million dollars).
According to a representative of the Secretariat of Defense Industry (SSM) of Turkey, in 2011, offers large payments on contracts signed in previous years, as well as advance payments on contracts to be signed this year.
Export of military goods DIC Turkey 5 years ago was $ 200 million. According to the Association of Defence Industry of Turkey (SaSaD), exports in 2009 totaled 669 million dollars, exceeding the 2008 results (576 million dollars). Formally declared SSM figure for arms exports in 2009 was 832 million dollars, but in this volume include offset obligations for civil aviation industry. SaSaD counts only the export of defense articles.
According to the representative of the SSM, the growth of exports of the defense sector is a strategic objective of the Government of Turkey.
Turkish companies can compete with foreign producers in the sector of armored vehicles, electronic systems and software, marine and space applications. The main exporter company Tyurkish Aerospace Industries »(TAI), which already supplies various civil aviation equipment in the offset programs with American and European manufacturers, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Airbus.
The most successful sector of the Turkish defense industry in the context of export is the production of armored vehicles. Company "Otokar and FNSS in recent years signed contracts worth more than $ 1 billion, including agreements worth 850 million dollars from Saudi Arabia last year.
In 2010 FNSS signed an agreement, estimated at 500 million dollars on a joint project of delivery of armored personnel carriers for aircraft Malaysia.
The list of importers of Turkish arms also includes the country's post-Soviet space. In 2010, Turkmenistan signed an agreement worth 55 million euros with the Turkish company Dearsan for the supply of two patrol boats. Large-scale projects with the countries of the region, Turkey is implementing with Azerbaijan.
Pakistan is a major customer. F-16 fighter Pakistan Air Force modernized TAI with the permission of the United States. The company "Aselsan supplies to Pakistan wireless information sharing system.
TAI also upgraded the outdated F-16 fighter Air Force Jordan, and "Otokar has signed a contract worth 24 million dollars for the supply of armored vehicles of Azerbaijani Armed Forces.
In the long term, Turkey hopes to export drums and multi-purpose helicopters. In particular, together with the Italian Agusta / Westland "within the framework of the joint production of 60 attack helicopters, T-129, TAI expects to enter into agreements to sell them to third countries. In the near future, the defense establishment
Turkey plans to conclude a contract to supply 109 multi-purpose helicopters for the armed forces and security forces with a company Agusta / Westland "or" Sikorsky Aircraft. " Together with the winning bidder Turkish side plans to manufacture cars for export to third countries.