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Antonov An-124 Benefits From A-400M Delay

Bruce — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:00:28 +0000

Austrian military contingent arriving Kabul

The two major operators of Antonov An124-100 aircraft are benefiting from the continued delays to the Airbus military A400M program.

On Dec 17th the budget committee of the German Bundestag agreed to extend the SALIS – Strategic Airlift Interim Solution – contract by two years to 31 December 2010.Â The initial contract was intended to end in January 2009, however delays in the A400M programme has made the extension of the SALIS programme necessary due to increased demand for airlift by NATO European countries.

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Antonov An-124 Ruslan Returns UK Military Helicopters

Bruce — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:31:29 +0000

While Russia was delivering helicopters into Chad, an An-124-100 Ruslan of Antonov Design Bureau was operating the same day into Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) near Darlington in the UK.

Antonov Airlines An-124-100 at Durham Tees Airport

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Russia Delivers Humanitarian Support To Chad

Bruce — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:05:32 +0000

RIA Novosti reported a Russian Air Force spokesman on Monday 8 December that an An-124 Condor aeroplane has delivered four helicopters together with personnel to the struggling country of Chad.Â The detachment is to take part in an EU-led mission to support UN peacekeeping efforts in the country,

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An-124s Contribute To MRAP Delivery Effort.

Bruce — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:48:39 +0000

MRAP (mine resistant, ambush protected) vehicle

The vulnerability of ground forces to IEDs and landmines has led to a major effort by coalition forces in the conflict areas of the Iraq and Afghanistan to provide better protection for their ground forces.

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Maximus An-124 In Helsinki

Bruce — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:46:49 +0000

A nice night shot of Maximus flagship An-124-100 loading three Patria AMV's (Armoured Modular Vehicle) en-route to Abu Dhabi.

Maximus An-124-100 Photo courtesy of Janne Laukkonen

French Deployment to Afghanistan Using An-124

Bruce — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:30:07 +0000

The French Ministry of Defence recently reported on the initial operational capability of their deployment to Kapisa in Afghanistan.

French logistics convoy en-route to Kapisa

Interestingly, some 50 flights by Antonov An-124 and C5 aircraft were required to bring about the French deployment before continuing by road in country.

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Ridgbacks Arrive By Antonov 124

Bruce — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:05:39 +0000

Cougar 4x4s for conversion to Ridgback

A Polet Antonov An-124-100 carried the first customised Cougar 4×4 armoured vehicles into RAF Brize Norton this week, a month ahead of schedule. The UK MOD will now begin the task of readying them for service with the British Army.

An124 Used To Deploy Additional Helicopters To Chad

Bruce — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:36:48 +0000

An An124-100 of Antonov Airlines has been used by the French military to transport two specially equipped Gazelle helicopters to Chad to boost its rotorcraft detachment there.

The Gazelle helicopters, part of the 3rd Helicopter Regiment, are fitted with special reconnaissance and command and control capabilities, according to the French Ministry of Defence.

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