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<summary>Update Saudi F-15S and F-15C/D loadouts with Aim-9x Sidewinder from 2010, Block II version 2012+, Amraam C-7 from 2016. Add F-15S DB-110 Recce Pod loadout 2016 </summary>
<detail> Update Saudi F-15S with Aim-9x Sidewinder from 2010, Block II version 2012+ and Amraam C-7 from 2016. First photo F-15s with Aim-9x and Amraam. Second Photo F-15S with DB-110. 3rd Photo of F-15c with what looks like a Aim-9x and Amraam. Probably safe to assume Saudi D's got the Aim-9x and Amraam C-7 loadouts too.
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<evidence>
https://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/p ... gister.php
https://twitter.com/MbKS15/status/10635 ... 13/photo/1
https://twitter.com/MbKS15/status/10572 ... 56/photo/2
https://twitter.com/MbKS15/status/11923 ... 80/photo/4
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<summary>Add Australia AH-64E Army x29 2025</summary>
<detail>
Australia selected AH-64E Guardian to replace Tigers. Likely same kit as US AH-64E.
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<evidence>
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news ... elicopters
https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia ... elicopter/
https://www.helis.com/database/news/aus ... ouncement/
</evidence>

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<summary>Add Chinese JWS01 Chinese Army 2017</summary>
<detail>
PLA has fielded a slightly improved Harpy called JWS01. Export name ASN-301. Looks like each TEL carries 6 and it looks like 2 different versions to target different frequency bands. At comparable size, the range and speed of JWS01 are slightly improved, from 500 to over 600 km, and from 185 to 220 km. Compared to its basic Harpy model, the ASN-301, or JWS01 in the internal Chinese designation of the Chinese Army, has an additional data link with the ground-based command units, allowing them to intervene and regain control of the drone if necessary. Can target 1-18GHz bands with CEP likely similar to Harpy. No separate warhead by drone explodes into fragments out to 20.
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<evidence>
http://www.eastpendulum.com/asn-301-le- ... kaze-harpy
http://chinese-military-aviation.blogsp ... p/uav.html
https://www.airrecognition.com/index.ph ... art-2.html
</evidence>

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<summary>Add US Army Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) 2023 in lieu of current LRPF units</summary>

<detail>
Lockheed Martin has been selected to develop the US Army and Marine Corps' successor to the ATACMS missile deployed in MLRS and HIMARS units. Spiral 1 will include the ability to attack moving maritime and ground targets, Spiral 2 will provide increased lethality, and Spiral 3 will provide extended range (~800km). The mission of the PrSM System is to attack/neutralize/ suppress/destroy targets using missile delivered indirect precision fires.
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<evidence>
https://www.dacis.com/budget/budget_pdf ... 4A_209.pdf
https://breakingdefense.com/2020/06/arm ... hips-sams/
https://asc.army.mil/web/portfolio-item/ms-prsm/
</evidence>

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<summary>Add Aegis datalink to F35(?)</summary>

<detail>
The F35 is being incorporated into the Co-operative Engagement Capability provided under NIFC-CA. CEC between the F35 and an Aegis vessel has already been demonstrated with the SM6 missile. Similar integration work appears to be underway with Patriot Batteries via IBCS.
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<evidence>
https://www.defenseworld.net/news/17096 ... CMBF2gzY2y
https://news.usni.org/2016/06/22/nifcca-expands-sm6-f35
https://breakingdefense.com/2019/08/f-3 ... defenders/
</evidence>

<type>Update</type>

<summary>Add Aegis datalink to E-7A Wedgetail</summary>

<detail>
Cooperative Engagement Capability between the E-7A Wedgetail and Aegis vessels is being pursued as part of the ADF's integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) capability
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<evidence>
https://adbr.com.au/ran-tests-cooperati ... -new-ddgs/
https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/min ... engagement
</evidence>

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<summary>Add new or modify existing F-35 AARGM-ER loadout</summary>

<detail>The AGM-88G/AARGM-ER/SiAW is a new SEAD/DEAD missile designed to fit into the internal weapons bays of the F-35. During SEAD/DEAD missions where the F-35 would be used to penetrate and dismantle an enemy IADS, a completely internal payload would be preferred more often than not. The current loadout on the F-35FA, for example, includes external AIM-9X’s (as an aside, "F-35A Block 4" might be a more accurate title for it). These would increase the jet’s RCS in arguably the most demanding mission the F35 could be asked to perform from an RCS reduction POV. Suggest that a strictly 2 x internal AIM120/260 + 2 x internal AARGM-ER loadout is more sensible.</detail>

<evidence>
https://eurasiantimes.com/us-f-35-steal ... -aargm-er/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeLK7ozCZLQ
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news ... dar-revamp
</evidence>

<type>Update</type>
<summary>Belgium F-16AM and BM Upgrades 2016 and 2019</summary>
<detail>
Belgium's F-16 Fleet has been updated by 2016 with AIM-9X, GBU-54 and will get GBU-39 Soon. 1st and second link. GBU-54. 4th Link AIM-9x picture. 5th link GBU-39. 6th link AIM-120 mention and all the rest.
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<evidence>
http://home.scarlet.be/jansens.andre/Be ... Falcon.htm
http://home.scarlet.be/jansens.andre/F- ... 0Azoug.jpg
https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/be ... 6s-024093/
https://twitter.com/BabakTaghvaee/statu ... 8444072961
https://www.airrecognition.com/index.ph ... -isis.html
https://www.f-16.net/f-16-news-article4858.html
</evidence>

<type>Update</type>
<summary>Rename #2718 to DDG-125 Jack Lucas. IOC 2024.Add AN/SLQ-59 TEWM</summary>
<detail>
First Block III is DDG-125 Jack Lukas and its scheduled to be delivered in 2023 so 2024 likely. Configuration details still a little light although it will be Spy-6<v1>. Weapons fits look ok. EW fits are likely correct but with addition of Transportable Electronic Warfare Module AN/SLQ-59.
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<evidence>
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... k-h-lucas/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2 ... 89a67d5e52
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/2 ... leet-ships
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arleigh_B ... _destroyer
</evidence>

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<summary>DB3K 487, Trinkat (SDB MK5 ) Class, P606, , Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV)/Large Patrol Craft(PBO), Seychelles Coastguard</summary>
<detail>
2 unit in class
First unit commisioned in 2000 (India). 2005 (Seychelles)
Tasara (T63) transferred in 2014 now PS Constant (608?) & Tarmugli (T64) transferred in 2005 (updated in India in 2017) now Topaz (P606)
India build, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and engineers
JFS2013/2014 (before refit 2017):
Displ t.: 264 full
Dimensions mtr: 46 x 7.5 x 2.5
Speed kts: 30
Range nm at kts:2000 at 12
Complement: 34
Machinery: 2x MTU 16V 538 TB92 dieseld, 6820 hp(m)(5 MW) sustained, 2 shafts
Guns: 1x Medak 30 mm 2A42
Radar: Bharat 1245 I-band
Image looks like 2 radars: 1x I-band Furuno and 1x
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<Evidence>
https://www.homelandsecurity-technology ... it-5747724
https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/s ... akhapatnam
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INS_Tarmugli_(T91)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinkat-c ... rol_vessel
https://www.facebook.com/IndianNavy/pos ... 694903763/
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... guard.html
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/PS_Topaz#/overview
https://www.facebook.com/IndianNavy/pho ... 9437433922
http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/pho ... id=2492586
http://www.statehouse.gov.sc/news/2615/ ... oast-guard
</evidence>
with regards GJ

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<summary>DB3K 487, Type-62 Class, Etoile P607, Patrol Vessel, Seychelles Coastguard</summary>
<detail>
1 unit in class
First unit commisioned 2014
China build, South China Repairs Shipyard in Gangzhou
Chinese export type 062
Sorry haven't found more info. Bit confused about the Shanghai class.
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<Evidence>
https://asian-defence-news.blogspot.com ... takes.html
http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/art ... ard+vessel
http://old-navypedia.org/ships/seychell ... etoile.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_062_gunboat ??
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with regards GJ

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<summary>DB3K 487, Andromache (Type FPB 42)Class, P605, Large Patrol Craft, Seychelles Coastguard</summary>
<detail>
1 unit in class
First unit commisioned 1983, reported operational at least till 2020
Italian build, Picchiotti
JFS2013/2014:
Displ t.: 272 full
Dimensions mtr: 41.8 x 8 x 2.5
Speed kts: 26
Range nm at kts: 3000 at 16
Complement: 22
Machinery: 2 paxman valenta 16 CM diesels, 6650 hp(5 MW) sustained, 2 shafts
Guns: 1x oerlikon 25mm, 2x 7.62 mm MG
Radar: 2x Furuno I-band
Other notes: refitted in 2005-2006
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<Evidence>
https://www.flickr.com/photos/eunavfor/9952137655/
http://old-navypedia.org/ships/seychell ... omache.htm
http://www.navypedia.org/ships/seychell ... omache.htm
http://www.nation.sc/archive/242480/pat ... ajor-refit
https://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/ ... 07267.html
</evidence>
with regards GJ

Kinda surprised this isn't already in and that I hadn't noticed it yet

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<summary>MDK Lebed (Pr. 1206 Kalmar) -- Soviet Union [-1991] (Naval Fleet [V-MF]) 1975-1991</summary>
<detail>
20 units in class
First unit commissioned 1975, reported operational at least till 2006


Displacement (tons):
Standard: 108
Full load: 114
Dimensions (m):
Length: 24,6
Beam: 10,8
Draft: 1,3
Speed (kts): 55
Range: 100 nm (50 kts)
Autonomy (days): 1
Propulsion: 2x10000 h.p., gas turbines MT-70, 2 turbine-type generators x16 kW
Armament: 1x2 12,7 mm "Utes-M"
Electronics: Radar "Kivach-2"
Cargo: 1 medium tank T-54 or 2 light tanks PT-76 or 120 troops or 37 tons of cargo
Crew: 6 (2 officers)

Should be able to be carried by Ivan Rogov-class landing ships
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<Evidence>
https://web.archive.org/web/20120618165 ... t_1206.htm
https://weaponsandwarfare.files.wordpre ... lebeds.jpg
</evidence>

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<summary>Add US Army Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS)2022 to Patriot Batteries</summary>
<detail>
Replacement for MPQ-53/65 Patriot Radars. 360 Degree Arc. AESA. C band primary. X and S for illumination. 100+nm range.
</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.raytheonmissilesanddefense. ... -new-radar
https://twitter.com/MIL_STD/status/1361533267778949120
https://missiledefenseadvocacy.org/defe ... or-ltamds/
https://www.army.mil/article/237878/arm ... se_systems
</evidence>

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<summary>Add AMRAAM-ER to list of available weapons for NASAMS Batteries</summary>

<detail>The baseline AMRAAM-ER design is a hybrid interceptor concept which marries the front end (radar homing guidance section, warhead) of an AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM with the back end (rocket motor and control section) of a RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM). So far, the AMRAAM-ER has been ordered by Hungary and Qatar.</detail>

<evidence>
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news ... kvbY-4qZrk
https://adbr.com.au/hungary-orders-amra ... ce-system/
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/2 ... ay-be-next </evidence>

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add S3V Zagon KAB-250 depth charge to Russian and Chinese helo's and MPA's. Russia IOC at least 2016. </summary>
<detail>
Zagon S3V is a guided depth charge with effective depths of 150m to 600m. 4th and 5th link. Zagon on Y-8Q. 7th link Z-30F (4). 9th and 10th link IL-38
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<evidence>
http://eng.ktrv.ru/production/military_ ... gon-1.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S3V_Zagon
https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4310894
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news ... pth-charge
https://www.china-arms.com/2020/05/y8q- ... th-charge/
https://defense-update.com/20160624_mi14_asw.html
https://twitter.com/RupprechtDeino/stat ... 4221425667
https://books.google.com/books?id=g3yND ... ge&f=false
https://twitter.com/Russian_Defence/sta ... 4444831745
https://thaimilitaryandasianregion.word ... -aircraft/
</evidence>

<type>Add</type>
<summary>Add Colombian Air Force AC-47 and AC-47T Fantasma gunships>
<detail>
AC-47 Fantasma --Colombia (Air Force) 1987-1994
Original 5 AC-47 acquired/converted in the 1987 from standard C-47 configuration, 1 lost in 1988. Armament consisted of three (3) single barrel Browning 12.8mm/.50 caliber machine guns rather than the 7.62mm miniguns used in Vietnam. Other equipment included illumination flares and a sight from a T-33 to assist aiming.

AC-47T Fantasma --Colombia (Air Force) 1993-1997, 3 .50 cal
AC-47T Fantasma --Colombia (Air Force) 1993-1997, 2 .50 cal, 1 20mm
AC-47T Fantasma --Colombia (Air Force) 1997-?, 3 .50 cal, NVG's
AC-47T Fantasma --Colombia (Air Force) 1997-?, 2 .50 cal, 1 20mm, NVG's
AC-47T Fantasma --Colombia (Air Force) ?+, 3 .50 cal, NVG's, Brite Star II, SATCOM
AC-47T Fantasma --Colombia (Air Force) ?+, 2 .50 cal, 1 20mm, NVG's, Brite Star II, SATCOM
Updated to AC-47T configuration from 1993/4 based on BT-67 conversions, 9 converted, 3 lost. Twin Wasp radials were replaced by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67R turboprops to improve high altitude performance. Fuselage lengthened by three feet to maintain COG with new engines. Star Safire sensor turret and upgraded communications gear installed. Night Vision Goggles for crew since 1997. Able to operate as a Forward Air Controller-Armed or Airborne Command Post. Armament upgraded and is either three (3) three-barreled .50-caliber GAU-19/A Gatling-type machine guns or two (2) three-barreled .50-caliber GAU-19/A Gatling-type machine guns and one (1) French-made 20mm-caliber GIAT M621 cannon, used to defeat hardened targets. Other improvements included countermeasure chaff and flare dispensers. The FLIR turret was later updated to a BRITE Star II unit offering improved definition, and the communications suite now includes satellite communications and GPS.
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<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... -still-fly
https://warisboring.com/colombias-ac-47 ... ng-strong/
</evidence>

Hi

Can I request CSAR loadout for the HH-60W Pave Hawk please as its primary role is combat search and rescue.

Can I also request the Low Altitude Loiter speed of the HC-130J Combat King II be reduced too 140Knts as it is currently unable to go slow enough to refuel the above helicopter which is part of its mission profile.

Thanks for your time

So a SUGGESTION! SSM TEL reloads ROFs.

From what I have seen, they have a maximum ROF/reload time of 600 seconds, which means (for example) a DF-21D TEL with a reload can (and will) launch a second missile within 10 minutes. More realistically they should have a reload time of, at least, an hour for a SCUD and likely greater for most IRBMs/MRBMs depending upon the size and complexity of the reload. IMHO, a missile like the DF-21D/DF-26 (just examples of type) should have a reload time/ROF of 6 to 12 hours or 21,600 to 43,200 seconds

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add Polish Army SPZR Poprad System. 2021</summary>
<detail>
Polish army received their first version of Poprad system. Indonesian version of system already in db #2475. Poprad platform makes use of an electro-optical targeting system including thermal-vision and TV cameras coupled with a laser rangefinder. The radar vehicle is called SOLA. Good specs at the PGZ links below.
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<evidence>
https://twitter.com/DGeneralneRSZ/statu ... 7338918915
https://en.pitradwar.com/oferta/638,pop ... ile-system
https://en.pitradwar.com/oferta/594,sol ... able-radar
https://www.milmag.eu/news/view?news_id=3631
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poprad_(s ... le_system)
</evidence>