So instead of regular CFTs, procuring CARTS is also an option for B70. A330 MRTT would also be able to refuel two planes at once via the drogue system.
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Not necessarily, we don't know how much Emirati Block 60s were modified to accept the CARTS. Block 60 is a special aircraft developed for UAE, not directly related to Block 70 Viper.
The F-21, which seems like nothing more than a rebranded F-16 B70, is also equipped with CARTS.
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I think it has more root in B60.
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One must assume that the general staffs of many armies around the world are closely monitoring the fighting in Ukraine (and in other regions). There is no doubt that wars are changing their character.
This is especially true for the air component - drones and unmanned aerial vehicles. More precisely, they influence the nature of combat operations more than other types of weapons.
The Russian military publication Topwar for the first time published a video of the destruction of a Ukrainian tank by an Orion drone missile.
(Given the Russians’ habit of lying about everything, I can’t vouch for the authenticity of the fact)
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The same publication writes: “Anti-drone guns are losing effectiveness on the front lines.”
«Anti-drone guns used by Russian soldiers on the front lines are gradually losing their relevance, the commander of one of the electronic warfare units said.
The use of anti-drone guns on the front line does not bring the effect that is expected from them. This is due to the development drones, which become "smarter". According to the commander of the electronic warfare unit, when an anti-drone gun is used on a UAV, it simply rises up automatically, where it re-establishes communication.
Anti-drone guns remained effective rather in the rear, and by about 10 percent, in my opinion. The thing is that if a drone loses connection, then according to its flight mission it rises up until it catches a signal again.
...the most effective means of combating drones on the front lines are considered to be hunting rifles and shotguns, which can destroy drones at a range of up to 50 meters».
This is especially true for the air component - drones and unmanned aerial vehicles. More precisely, they influence the nature of combat operations more than other types of weapons.
The Russian military publication Topwar for the first time published a video of the destruction of a Ukrainian tank by an Orion drone missile.
(Given the Russians’ habit of lying about everything, I can’t vouch for the authenticity of the fact)
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The same publication writes: “Anti-drone guns are losing effectiveness on the front lines.”
«Anti-drone guns used by Russian soldiers on the front lines are gradually losing their relevance, the commander of one of the electronic warfare units said.
The use of anti-drone guns on the front line does not bring the effect that is expected from them. This is due to the development drones, which become "smarter". According to the commander of the electronic warfare unit, when an anti-drone gun is used on a UAV, it simply rises up automatically, where it re-establishes communication.
Anti-drone guns remained effective rather in the rear, and by about 10 percent, in my opinion. The thing is that if a drone loses connection, then according to its flight mission it rises up until it catches a signal again.
...the most effective means of combating drones on the front lines are considered to be hunting rifles and shotguns, which can destroy drones at a range of up to 50 meters».
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One of our colleagues suggested turning the Hurjet into a drone. The Americans did the opposite. This is what the Russian military publication Topwar writes.
Pepelats? Without a gravitsapa?? Again?
«Stunning news, which will make many smile later: the first prototype of the Model 437 from Northrop Grumman subsidiary Scaled Composites took to the air. This device has been developed as an improved combat drone "Loyal Wingman" since at least 2021, but this first issue appeared in a very unusual way: with a pilot's cabin, that is, for some reason the drone was converted into a pilot's cabin. And there is something to think about here...»
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Some members also suggested KE manned.
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Such a typical Turkish mentality: "En azından başında biri dursun." THAT'S A DRONE. Why give away all the advantages of having an unmanned platform? And you can't power a good plane with 2x6000 (10000) pound engines. Any light stealth manned fighter has to wait for TF35000 engine.
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The Bayraktar TB2 UAV, with tail number S5, which was part of the Turkish military's inventory, has completed its service life after 10,000 flight hours, fulfilling its duty to the nation with distinction! 
