Egyptian Military Industries & Products

[Parallel_Politics]

This is one of the best articulations of the 3 wars preceding 1973 that I can remember ever reading. Masterful description.

A lot of people simply stop at the "big picture" and never bother to analyze beyond the simple result of the wars, often time leading to simplistic conclusions such as "Egypt lost 3 wars what an embarrassment" and so on. But like you astutely pointed out, the dynamics that shaped the losses were so overwhelming that (at least in 2 of the 3 wars) they can never be construed simply as "embarrassing losses."

1948 Egypt didn't even have a fully organized military. Period. And like you said, the monarchy was subservient to the British who had their army essentially controlling the country.

1956 in no way and not even in a Stephen Spielberg movie could the great United States fight and win against Britain, France and Israel combined let alone Egypt. To simply assess that "event" as a war let alone a loss is beyond the realm of reality. And besides, the fact that Nasser gets credit for the nationalization of the Suez Canal as a political victory is even more of an indication that it shouldn't even be considered a war in the first place, but a flagrant violation of national sovereignty depending on one's view of whether Nasser had the right to end the 100-year contract on the privatization of the canal ahead of its contractual expiration date. But that's an entirely other matter and doesn't have any bearing on whether the political victory had a right to be achieved or not. It was so that's all that matters.

1967 while there was a significant deception from the world powers (the Soviet Union in particular), I do hold Nasser & co. to task and blame for not just a blundering defeat, but an inexcusable one. To have allowed for a repeated result by the weakest of the 3 powers that launched the same exact war plan 10 years earlier and the way they went about it was a shameful disaster. But I still agree with you on the deception part which played a pivotal part in handing the Sinai over to the zionist. Your breakdown is well put-together.

Thanks! You should look up some of the documents released by the British government regarding the Suez Canal in the past couple of years. Basically, it talks about how the struggle to return the ownership of the Canal was prior to 1952, and that the UK had no intention to give it back after the expiration of the contract. It makes a lot of sense, if they only gave provisional control of Hong Kong to a nuclear-armed great power like China only a couple of decades ago, what possible reason would they have given up an asset like the Suez Canal to a much weaker country like Egypt?

 

[Parallel_Politics]

Didn't the court rule both islands to have always been Saudi territory? Are we suggesting that the court ruling was also corrupted?

The issue is not with the Islands themselves, but rather with Egypt abiding by the 1982 UN Covention of the law of the Sea. How we approached the demarcation agreement with Saudi Arabia ultimately determined how the agreements with Greece and Cyprus were made and recognized. Also, the Saudis pretty much put one of the final nails in the coffin of the Halayeb and Shalatin matter by recognizing it as Egyptian as a part of the demarcation agreement. All these intricacies are what made Mubarak too scared to take decisive action regarding the matter. That's what Sisi meant back then about how this matter was put off for way too long. Also, the strait of tiran being open has nothing to do with the agreement but was agreed upon in the Camp David Accords. Remember, the action that the Israelis officially used as their Casus Belli in 1967 was the closing of the strait of tiran, so it was only natural for it to be recognized as an international waterway under the peace agreement. Also, the only tool that could actually protect Egyptian interest in any confrontation is military strength.

I agree, this was a risk that Sisi took and it backfired, even though he tried like hell to keep the pound floating as long as it possibly could until there was just no way around it and in all fairness, was it worth it? That's really the main question to be asking, not the fact that he pushed it and went ahead with forcing it to be a 1-year project which cost 5 times what it would've had it taken the 5 years, but if it was worth it in the end and I say yes. Sometimes for the sake of development you must take risks. Granted you don't take them blindly and that wasn't the case, either. He did appoint a group of qualified economists from the ministry of finance to study the risks and it was supposed to pay for itself by the increase in revenue from the increased canal traffic. The only problem was that increase in revenue came too slowly and by the time it was reaching record-high numbers, the contractual time had elapsed which was essentially a default but in the end it worked. So, it wasn't a failure by any means, quite the opposite it just took too long to see the fruits of its labor.

For the life of me I do not understand why people say the Suez Expansion Project was a bad idea. You do realize that some ships still have to take the long route since they're too big to pass the canal even after the expansions, right? Also, look up the accumulated losses over the 2-3 decades prior to the project due to ships having to take the longer route because the expansion was not implemented when it was first proposed. We're talking cumulatively in the tens of billions of dollars. Imagine if that money was used to fund the projects they're rushing to complete now, or was simply used to augment national forex reserves. 4 billion dollars spent mainly on domestic labor is not responsible for the devaluation of the currency. There are other minor events that transpired around that time which may have made a slight dent on the economy. You know, like TWO REVOLUTIONS that caused negative net foreign direct investment and turning the state into a net importer of gas while more than halving tourism revenues. That and other minor mishaps like terrorists attacking the Russian airliner in 2015 and causing Russia to ban direct flights to Egypt and the UK to join just for the fun of it. (to anyone using a translator I am being sarcastic these are by no means minor events)

 

[Sami_1]

The issue is not with the Islands themselves, but rather with Egypt abiding by the 1982 UN Covention of the law of the Sea. How we approached the demarcation agreement with Saudi Arabia ultimately determined how the agreements with Greece and Cyprus were made and recognized. Also, the Saudis pretty much put one of the final nails in the coffin of the Halayeb and Shalatin matter by recognizing it as Egyptian as a part of the demarcation agreement. All these intricacies are what made Mubarak too scared to take decisive action regarding the matter. That's what Sisi meant back then about how this matter was put off for way too long. Also, the strait of tiran being open has nothing to do with the agreement but was agreed upon in the Camp David Accords. Remember, the action that the Israelis officially used as their Casus Belli in 1967 was the closing of the strait of tiran, so it was only natural for it to be recognized as an international waterway under the peace agreement. Also, the only tool that could actually protect Egyptian interest in any confrontation is military strength.

For the life of me I do not understand why people say the Suez Expansion Project was a bad idea. You do realize that some ships still have to take the long route since they're too big to pass the canal even after the expansions, right? Also, look up the accumulated losses over the 2-3 decades prior to the project due to ships having to take the longer route because the expansion was not implemented when it was first proposed. We're talking cumulatively in the tens of billions of dollars. Imagine if that money was used to fund the projects they're rushing to complete now, or was simply used to augment national forex reserves. 4 billion dollars spent mainly on domestic labor is not responsible for the devaluation of the currency. There are other minor events that transpired around that time which may have made a slight dent on the economy. You know, like TWO REVOLUTIONS that caused negative net foreign direct investment and turning the state into a net importer of gas while more than halving tourism revenues. That and other minor mishaps like terrorists attacking the Russian airliner in 2015 and causing Russia to ban direct flights to Egypt and the UK to join just for the fun of it. (to anyone using a translator I am being sarcastic these are by no means minor events)

The islands were Egyptian, and even there the Supreme Administrative Court declared the agreement invalid and rejected even the appeal of the head of state
Which you insisted on neglecting means insisting on treason, so there is no justification for that, and Saudi Arabia leaked the amount of bribes offered to the current gang.

Suez Canal project management is a failure
Failed dreams that cost Egypt twice the cost have no justification. The final result is not the currency of raising prices, but rather the process of raising prices has made international companies and countries look for other ways.
This is the nature of the military, who failed to achieve honorable victories and failed in the military industry. Success in the economy is expected from them. The military always enters the economy in order to steal and not build nations. Therefore, every project carried out by the Engineering Authority with commissions and percentages for them, and the civil state sectors of these bodies were canceled to plunder the national economy, and there was no legitimate project result. With a value of more than 25 thousand billion, it did not achieve any returns. Rather, the primary debt was raised from 1,600 billion to an estimated 6,000 billion, in addition to the declared external debt of 168, in addition to undeclared military debts, and their control over the Suez Canal. Revealing its files, we find that its real revenues last year were 14 billion, and what was received to the treasury was 9 billion. That is, there are simply 5 billion being stolen and these thefts are being legalized. The same is true for the mining sector and no one is prosecuting them for their failure and corruption. Why is your debt increasing every day and your currency collapsing and declining every day? A failed system and a gang running a state called patriotism and honor. Is there an improvement? Businessmen are fleeing Egypt and closing their factories. They go to invest in Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the Emirates. There is profit from this gang organization. The state’s achievements are in a group of YouTubers and media professionals who promote all the files of their failure. They are achievements and successes, and you are worthless in the Middle East. Only you are aware of the countries of the beggar. The military love to beg and take money, and even work, because historically they used to work in a bandit system. And thieves
Do you know that one of the reasons for the end of the pound is the transfer and smuggling of the size of commissions and the narrator is the family for projects worth 25,000 billion pounds. A percentage of 10-15% commissions and bribes are required to be transferred. Likewise, the companies from which they administer the commissions are transferred to take out the permits so that they can escape with what they stole. This represents a terrible pressure factor on the Egyptian currency to provide them with dollars. To smuggle what they stole from Egypt, they will not be able to keep the money they stole inside Egypt because it is possible that the corrupt regime will collapse, and this is inevitable.

Do you know that we, Saada bin Abu Qir Fertilizer Company, were closed due to the gas shortage, because it was sold by those who did not have it to those who did not deserve it? It is true that the Emiratis received a significant amount of money from last year’s profits, but the corrupt deals remain a curse on all of these criminals who carried them out.

You know that my words have no effect on this system, but the Creator of the heavens and the earth promised them scandal, humiliation, disgrace, and revenge on them in this world before the afterlife, and we await divine revenge on them, which is a true promise, because these crimes of theirs do not please God.

We are happy that God has exposed them, and all their plans have failed. They are floundering in the management of the state and insist on selling all its lands and assets, so that it will be a disgrace to their history, and when this corrupt regime is completely annihilated, no military will dare to demand power again because it will be a disgrace forever.
The islands were Egyptian, and even there the Supreme Administrative Court declared the agreement invalid and rejected even the appeal of the head of state
Which you insisted on neglecting means insisting on treason, so there is no justification for that, and Saudi Arabia leaked the amount of bribes offered to the current gang.

Suez Canal project management is a failure
Failed dreams that cost Egypt twice the cost have no justification. The final result is not the currency of raising prices, but rather the process of raising prices has made international companies and countries look for other ways.
This is the nature of the military, who failed to achieve honorable victories and failed in the military industry. Success in the economy is expected from them. The military always enters the economy in order to steal and not build nations. Therefore, every project carried out by the Engineering Authority with commissions and percentages for them, and the civil state sectors of these bodies were canceled to plunder the national economy, and there was no legitimate project result. With a value of more than 25 thousand billion, it did not achieve any returns. Rather, the primary debt was raised from 1,600 billion to an estimated 6,000 billion, in addition to the declared external debt of 168, in addition to undeclared military debts, and their control over the Suez Canal. Revealing its files, we find that its real revenues last year were 14 billion, and what was received to the treasury was 9 billion. That is, there are simply 5 billion being stolen and these thefts are being legalized. The same is true for the mining sector and no one is prosecuting them for their failure and corruption. Why is your debt increasing every day and your currency collapsing and declining every day? A failed system and a gang running a state called patriotism and honor. Is there an improvement? Businessmen are fleeing Egypt and closing their factories. They go to invest in Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the Emirates. There is profit from this gang organization. The state’s achievements are in a group of YouTubers and media professionals who promote all the files of their failure. They are achievements and successes, and you are worthless in the Middle East. Only you are aware of the countries of the beggar. The military love to beg and take money, and even work, because historically they used to work in a bandit system. And thieves
Do you know that one of the reasons for the end of the pound is the transfer and smuggling of the size of commissions and the narrator is the family for projects worth 25,000 billion pounds. A percentage of 10-15% commissions and bribes are required to be transferred. Likewise, the companies from which they administer the commissions are transferred to take out the permits so that they can escape with what they stole. This represents a terrible pressure factor on the Egyptian currency to provide them with dollars. To smuggle what they stole from Egypt, they will not be able to keep the money they stole inside Egypt because it is possible that the corrupt regime will collapse, and this is inevitable.

Do you know that we, Saada bin Abu Qir Fertilizer Company, were closed due to the gas shortage, because it was sold by those who did not have it to those who did not deserve it? It is true that the Emiratis received a significant amount of money from last year’s profits, but the corrupt deals remain a curse on all of these criminals who carried them out.

You know that my words have no effect on this system, but the Creator of the heavens and the earth promised them scandal, humiliation, disgrace, and revenge on them in this world before the afterlife, and we await divine revenge on them, which is a true promise, because these crimes of theirs do not please God.

We are happy that God has exposed them, and all their plans have failed. They are floundering in the management of the state and insist on selling all its lands and assets, so that it will be a disgrace to their history, and when this corrupt regime is completely annihilated, no military will dare to demand power again because it will be a disgrace forever.

 

[The SC]

The islands were Egyptian, and even there the Supreme Administrative Court declared the agreement invalid and rejected even the appeal of the head of state
Which you insisted on neglecting means insisting on treason, so there is no justification for that, and Saudi Arabia leaked the amount of bribes offered to the current gang.

Suez Canal project management is a failure
Failed dreams that cost Egypt twice the cost have no justification. The final result is not the currency of raising prices, but rather the process of raising prices has made international companies and countries look for other ways.
This is the nature of the military, who failed to achieve honorable victories and failed in the military industry. Success in the economy is expected from them. The military always enters the economy in order to steal and not build nations. Therefore, every project carried out by the Engineering Authority with commissions and percentages for them, and the civil state sectors of these bodies were canceled to plunder the national economy, and there was no legitimate project result. With a value of more than 25 thousand billion, it did not achieve any returns. Rather, the primary debt was raised from 1,600 billion to an estimated 6,000 billion, in addition to the declared external debt of 168, in addition to undeclared military debts, and their control over the Suez Canal. Revealing its files, we find that its real revenues last year were 14 billion, and what was received to the treasury was 9 billion. That is, there are simply 5 billion being stolen and these thefts are being legalized. The same is true for the mining sector and no one is prosecuting them for their failure and corruption. Why is your debt increasing every day and your currency collapsing and declining every day? A failed system and a gang running a state called patriotism and honor. Is there an improvement? Businessmen are fleeing Egypt and closing their factories. They go to invest in Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the Emirates. There is profit from this gang organization. The state’s achievements are in a group of YouTubers and media professionals who promote all the files of their failure. They are achievements and successes, and you are worthless in the Middle East. Only you are aware of the countries of the beggar. The military love to beg and take money, and even work, because historically they used to work in a bandit system. And thieves
Do you know that one of the reasons for the end of the pound is the transfer and smuggling of the size of commissions and the narrator is the family for projects worth 25,000 billion pounds. A percentage of 10-15% commissions and bribes are required to be transferred. Likewise, the companies from which they administer the commissions are transferred to take out the permits so that they can escape with what they stole. This represents a terrible pressure factor on the Egyptian currency to provide them with dollars. To smuggle what they stole from Egypt, they will not be able to keep the money they stole inside Egypt because it is possible that the corrupt regime will collapse, and this is inevitable.

Do you know that we, Saada bin Abu Qir Fertilizer Company, were closed due to the gas shortage, because it was sold by those who did not have it to those who did not deserve it? It is true that the Emiratis received a significant amount of money from last year’s profits, but the corrupt deals remain a curse on all of these criminals who carried them out.

You know that my words have no effect on this system, but the Creator of the heavens and the earth promised them scandal, humiliation, disgrace, and revenge on them in this world before the afterlife, and we await divine revenge on them, which is a true promise, because these crimes of theirs do not please God.

We are happy that God has exposed them, and all their plans have failed. They are floundering in the management of the state and insist on selling all its lands and assets, so that it will be a disgrace to their history, and when this corrupt regime is completely annihilated, no military will dare to demand power again because it will be a disgrace forever.
The islands were Egyptian, and even there the Supreme Administrative Court declared the agreement invalid and rejected even the appeal of the head of state
Which you insisted on neglecting means insisting on treason, so there is no justification for that, and Saudi Arabia leaked the amount of bribes offered to the current gang.

Suez Canal project management is a failure
Failed dreams that cost Egypt twice the cost have no justification. The final result is not the currency of raising prices, but rather the process of raising prices has made international companies and countries look for other ways.
This is the nature of the military, who failed to achieve honorable victories and failed in the military industry. Success in the economy is expected from them. The military always enters the economy in order to steal and not build nations. Therefore, every project carried out by the Engineering Authority with commissions and percentages for them, and the civil state sectors of these bodies were canceled to plunder the national economy, and there was no legitimate project result. With a value of more than 25 thousand billion, it did not achieve any returns. Rather, the primary debt was raised from 1,600 billion to an estimated 6,000 billion, in addition to the declared external debt of 168, in addition to undeclared military debts, and their control over the Suez Canal. Revealing its files, we find that its real revenues last year were 14 billion, and what was received to the treasury was 9 billion. That is, there are simply 5 billion being stolen and these thefts are being legalized. The same is true for the mining sector and no one is prosecuting them for their failure and corruption. Why is your debt increasing every day and your currency collapsing and declining every day? A failed system and a gang running a state called patriotism and honor. Is there an improvement? Businessmen are fleeing Egypt and closing their factories. They go to invest in Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the Emirates. There is profit from this gang organization. The state’s achievements are in a group of YouTubers and media professionals who promote all the files of their failure. They are achievements and successes, and you are worthless in the Middle East. Only you are aware of the countries of the beggar. The military love to beg and take money, and even work, because historically they used to work in a bandit system. And thieves
Do you know that one of the reasons for the end of the pound is the transfer and smuggling of the size of commissions and the narrator is the family for projects worth 25,000 billion pounds. A percentage of 10-15% commissions and bribes are required to be transferred. Likewise, the companies from which they administer the commissions are transferred to take out the permits so that they can escape with what they stole. This represents a terrible pressure factor on the Egyptian currency to provide them with dollars. To smuggle what they stole from Egypt, they will not be able to keep the money they stole inside Egypt because it is possible that the corrupt regime will collapse, and this is inevitable.

Do you know that we, Saada bin Abu Qir Fertilizer Company, were closed due to the gas shortage, because it was sold by those who did not have it to those who did not deserve it? It is true that the Emiratis received a significant amount of money from last year’s profits, but the corrupt deals remain a curse on all of these criminals who carried them out.

You know that my words have no effect on this system, but the Creator of the heavens and the earth promised them scandal, humiliation, disgrace, and revenge on them in this world before the afterlife, and we await divine revenge on them, which is a true promise, because these crimes of theirs do not please God.

We are happy that God has exposed them, and all their plans have failed. They are floundering in the management of the state and insist on selling all its lands and assets, so that it will be a disgrace to their history, and when this corrupt regime is completely annihilated, no military will dare to demand power again because it will be a disgrace forever.

That is too much politics.. can you keep it to the military subject of the thread..

 

[The SC]

The Egyptian ballistic missile program, the forbidden military cooperation between Egypt and North Korea, episode two

 

[The SC]

New Egyptian weapons of destruction...frigates, suicide boats, deadly drones, and armored vehicles, all manufactured by the Egyptians!

 

[GoMig-21]

New Egyptian weapons of destruction...frigates, suicide boats, deadly drones, and armored vehicles, all manufactured by the Egyptians!

Love the way that guy narrates the video.
Some interesting items in there, like the B5 Hydra.
I also wonder what machine gun that fires 900 rounds per minute developed entirely by Egypt without foreign assistance he's talking about @6:46 - 6:59. The first example they show is an M2 Browning and the second one looks like either an FN MAG or a Minimi. Curious if we've seen that one already or if it's something new.

 

[GoMig-21]

Oh yeah and speaking of the possibility of more Wing Loong UCAVs and even local production, check this out between our Chinese friends, our Italian friends and our Libyan brothers. This is crazy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1808420638580732322

The two Wing Loongs were packaged to look like they were windmill blades, which makes me wonder why China was even considering such a risky endeavor, being that I'm guessing there is an arms embargo on Libya. It's just bizarre that China would try something like this since once they're flying around, someone will surely notice them and photograph them. So the secret would be out. Why not either try and legally circumvent the arms embargo or not take such a risk. Is 2 Wing Loongs worthy of taking this chance?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1808478834611638462

@Beijingwalker what do you think of this, ma man? Has this news come up in China or has anything been reported? Have they mentioned if they will ask for them to be returned?

 

[The SC]

"ESR-500A" is Korea's first AESA radar developed by LIG Nex1 in cooperation with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) since 2021, and was first introduced at the Air Force Civil Military Cooperation Exhibition/Symposium and ADEX 2023 last year.

Because AESA radar is high-performance, it generates a lot of heat, so technology that can cool it effectively is essential. Existing AESA radars have used significant cooling technologies, but the air-cooling technology developed by LIG Nex1 with its own technology can significantly reduce the size and weight, and is evaluated as ideal for the FA-50 light fighter aircraft.

 

[The SC]

The Egyptian army unveils the first unmanned marine vehicle



The Alexandria Shipyard (northern Egypt), affiliated with the Marine Industries and Services Authority of the Egyptian Army, produced the first unmanned sea vehicle (USV) named “Ocean Aurora.”

The media in Israel highlighted the new Egyptian invention, which it described as highly advanced. The Israeli news website nziv said that the vehicle announced by Egypt belongs to the category of self-propelled floating vehicles (RSV), and was designed by the MCS company, which specializes in systems solutions operating in Deep water.

The Israeli website indicated that what distinguishes “Ocean Aurora” is its ability to operate independently underwater without the need for human presence, and that the marine vehicle is equipped with the latest scanning and sensing devices, and can be completely controlled from land.

According to nziv, the vehicle is used for purposes such as geological and geophysical surveys, and it can also launch small units of floating vehicles (ROV) and be operated remotely to inspect pipelines, submarine cables and metal structures.

“Ocean Aurora” is also distinguished by its ability to withstand floating conditions in the seas, as it can work continuously for up to 30 days in bad marine conditions, and its operating speed reaches 10 knots, and these characteristics make it a powerful tool for underwater surveying and research.

The Israeli website report said that this invention reflects Egypt’s development in the field of shipbuilding in the last ten years, and also shows the modernization and development witnessed by shipbuilding and repair companies, which led to the conclusion of quality contracts with famous international companies in the field of shipbuilding, such as the French Naval Group. The German company Thyssenkrupp, the Italian company Lürssen and Fincantieri, and the American shipping company Swift.

 

[The SC]

The Egyptian army is in intensive military training on the K9 cannon

The Egyptian army witnessed a qualitative leap in its firepower with the launch of intensive training on the South Korean K9 self-propelled howitzer.

These exercises, which began this July, will last three weeks and include practical live-fire training. This program aims to qualify Egyptian officers to operate and maintain this advanced artillery system, which is a strong addition to the Egyptian military arsenal.

This deal is part of Egypt's strategy to modernize its armed forces and enhance its defense capabilities in the face of growing security challenges in the region. For its part, South Korea seeks to expand the scope of exporting its advanced weapons, and sees the Egyptian market as a promising market.

The trainees are expected to witness extensive practical training on the K9 cannon, including live firing, at the Korean Artillery College.


https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/07/113_379395.html

BTW..Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled a new self-propelled wheeled howitzer competing with the German RCH 155. It is expected to meet the needs of customers who require inexpensive wheeled self-propelled howitzers operated by two or three people.

 

[The SC]

China's Unveils New Version J-31B Fifth Generation Fighter Is Bigger Than The Original FC-31​

 

[The SC]

The Brazilian Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding with the Arab Corporation regarding the entry of the KC390 Millennium aircraft into the Egyptian market..

https://twitter.com/x/status/1816037344383815797

The meeting between Marcos Degaut, Brazil's Secretary of Defense Products, and Abdel Moneim Al-Terras, head of the AOI, underscored the serious intentions of both sides to push this partnership to new heights, including Egyptian requests for Rolls Royce AE-2100D turboprop engines.

The growing interest in the KC-390 is also illustrated by the recent inclusion of Egypt in Embraer’s promotional brochure for the C-390 Millennium, which highlights the enhanced mobility the transporter can offer. Moreover, the planned integration of a Saab avionics suite increases the aircraft’s appeal to the EAF by providing cutting-edge navigation and mission management technology.

 

[GoMig-21]

Moreover, the planned integration of a Saab avionics suite increases the aircraft’s appeal to the EAF by providing cutting-edge navigation and mission management technology.

I think this is the biggest asset to this possible procurement/JV selection. The fact that it will be more of an electronic warfare asset I think makes it much more attractive to the EAF rather than its standard transport capabilities, despite being jet-powered instead of prop-powered. Since they already have a plethora of the latter between the C-130s, the CASA 295s and the An-74s, they don't have a shortage of cargo AC. Therefore adding this lighter, jet-engined to the fleet with its versatility from AWACs to EWC to even in-flight refueling makes much more sense that those applications are what the EAF are pursuing more so than in the transport role of any type.

Apparently they're also still interested in the A330 MRTTs as well.

 

[The SC]

Apparently they're also still interested in the A330 MRTTs as well.

Well..

The multi-role Airbus A330 MRTT has achieved a milestone in aviation history by becoming the first aircraft to perform automatic mid-air refueling (A3R) at night.



From May to June 2024, the Singapore Air Force's A330 MRTT, using the latest A3R system configuration, carried out ten flights with Portuguese and Singaporean F-16s, F-15SGs and other Singaporean MRTTs as receiving aircraft.

The program continued for more than 500 connections, of which more than 150 were made automatically at night.

As part of a series of night-time tests, a number of communications were conducted in different night-light conditions with different external receiver configurations, Airbus said in a statement.

This achievement was made possible thanks to the development of the A3R night operation algorithm and new camera system standards.

This new camera system includes advanced technology that not only allows the A3R to operate at night, but also improves the image quality that mid-air refueling operators rely on for manual operations.

This new capability improves the quality of the A330 MRTT's visual sensor system in daytime, evening and nighttime conditions.