(中央社記者劉嘉泰花蓮縣十二日電)針對日前發生空軍基地戰機動態疑似遭刺探的情形，花蓮空軍基地政戰部副主任劉志遠指出，花蓮機場是軍民合用的機場，且基地附近有不少民宅及風景區，Ｆ｜１６戰機駐地的花蓮基地要維護軍事機密確實不易，這項問題仍有待相關單位配合解決。

日前一名港籍人士在台灣拍攝紀錄戰機起降的照片，疑似刺探各空軍基地的軍事機密，結果引發軍方的高度關切，而空軍花蓮基地和花蓮民航站合用的花蓮機場，是否已遭有心人士刺探軍事機密的疑問，也一直受到花蓮基地的高度重視。

空軍花蓮基地跑道頭是七星潭風景區，每天都有許多民眾前往遊玩和觀看戰機起降，在遊客人手一台相機或攝影機的情形下，有心人可把Ｆ｜１６戰機每天出勤情形「全都錄」，如果是從花蓮航站方向往東看，花蓮基地內部硬體設施則是一覽無遺，甚至從緊鄰機場的家樂福大賣場樓頂，也可清楚觀察基地的動態，軍事機密的維護相當不易。

約在一、二年前曾發生過一名外籍人士沿著花蓮機場圍牆外邊步行邊記錄，疑似以徒步方式進行長度測量的情形，當時不僅驚動軍方情報單位，連花蓮調查站都派出調查員進行跟監以掌握狀況，但最後因難以掌握具體證據而作罷。

而空軍花蓮基地緊鄰的七星潭社區和漁村有不少民宅，其中不乏從大陸地區嫁來的大陸新娘，戰機每天的出勤狀況都逃不過她們的耳目，甚至可能習以為常成為生活的一部份。

據巴國聯合新聞社的報導，超七型戰機的雛型將於二○○三年出爐，而中共自一九九○年以來即與巴國合作數項製造軍用機計畫。

巴國曾向美國訂購三十二架Ｆ－十六戰機，但美國因反對巴國的核武發展，至今未交貨給巴國。

中共協助巴國製造超七戰機，將命名為ＦＣ－１，預見可使巴國達到自給自足目的，同時亦可能外銷其他開發中國家，每架戰機的造價約為二千五百萬美元。

過去數十年來，由於中共與印度交惡，中共為拉攏巴基斯坦以嚇阻巴國宿敵印度，不但協助巴國建立飛彈系統，也助其發展核子武器，引起美國的反對。

(中央社記者郭傳信安卡拉十八日專電) 據以國防暨戰略新聞為主的「中東新聞線」今天報導說，埃及計劃研發一種輕型的本土防衛戰機 (又稱ＩＤＦ) ，專供本國及出口至鄰近阿拉伯國家空軍使用，作為本身發展國防工業現代化計劃的起步。

報導說，埃及總統穆巴拉克與主要部會首長，包括主管軍事工業的國防部長坦塔威 (Hussein　Tantawi) ，曾在不久前會商提升埃及國防工業的計劃，決定在引進最新科技及先進裝備為基礎的前提下，綜合運用商業「現貨供應」的管道，加速發展埃及國防工業。

報導又引述埃及軍方前總參謀長退役轉任阿拉伯軍事工業協會主席哈塔塔 (Magdi Hatata) 的話說，埃及國防工業升級計劃將尋求民間及外來資金與技術的合作，例如上述研發出來的ＩＤＦ戰機，將納入泛阿拉伯武器系統，以謀求阿拉伯基金組織的支援。

DoD and Netherlands Formalize Joint Strike Fighter Agreement

(Source : US Department of Defense; issued June 17, 2002)

Lockheed Martin Press Release

F-35 JSF 帶來荷蘭的防衛 , Industry Officials to Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas - 今天稱 F-35 JSF計畫為一 "私人和公眾合夥非常惹人注目的例子" 和 "未來的模型," 今天荷蘭國防副長Henk van Hoof參加由21位內閣官員和工業領導者所組團體一起巡視未來F-35 將被裝配的設備。

那些官員與在Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.,的Fort Worth總部的 F-35 JSF 團隊的美國成員商討。, Lockheed Martin 公司的業務範圍[NYSE:LMT]。 2003後半年 F-35 裝配的原型將會開始在Fort Worth工廠內]開始 , 2002年6月5日﹐荷蘭成為國際間發展隱形飛機的第四位參與者。 預定6月17日, 星期一在五角大廈將舉行儀式使荷蘭正式參與在包含英國，加拿大, 和丹麥所加入JSF計畫。

副部長van Hoof 指出 , 荷蘭的工業為F-35裡荷蘭包括 [使∼陷於/潛心於] 's 的系統發展和示範驗證(SDD)階段貢獻$8億是史無前例的 , 而且在企業和政府之間的合作建立一個新的方法。 "對荷蘭而言這是一筆龐大的總額" van Hoof說 , "但是我們把主要的重要性歸於在分享時機 "。

"荷蘭的工業已經上馬 , 準備好要出發 ; 我們今天在這裡讓他開始" van Hoof 又指出 F-35將有益荷蘭的科技。

Stork Chief Executive Officer Aad Veenman 說 “因為他們信任計畫，它的創新的特徵 , 那些副產品的潛力 , 持久性 , 和由許多年Lockheed Martin成功的提供穩固的基礎和F-16 計畫裡的合作經驗, 所以荷蘭的工業準備對JSF作較多的投資。

一些荷蘭公司已經在生產 JSF次系統契約之下 ﹐而且由於荷蘭決定加入 SDD ,荷蘭工業的角色被大大地期待。 其他計劃參加製造 F-35 JSF 計畫的國家包括義大利，挪威和土耳其。

除van Hoof之外, 荷蘭代表團包括皇家荷蘭空軍司令官Lt. Gen. Dick Berlijn , RNLAF的主任Gen. Peter Vorderman 和國家軍備 主任Dr. Jan Fledderus 。荷蘭工業的最高層的執行者也參加, 包括Stork, Sun Electric Systems, Sulzer, Philips, Urenco, Thales NL, Dutch Space, Netherlands Defense Manufacturing Association (NIID) (??荷蘭國防工業), Netherlands Center of Laser Research (NCLR), and Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO)。

F-35 JSF 是一種祕密,超音速多功能的戰機 , 計劃替換普遍老舊的戰機和打擊機。 三個變體起源於一共同的設計將保證JSF滿足每個國家的安全需要。

Lockheed Martin正在發展連同它的主要的合夥人， Northrop Grumman 和 BAE 系統的 JSF 。由 Pratt & Whitney和通用動力發展兩不同,但是可互換的推進系統。JSF 將會替換A-10， AV-8B Harrier， F-16， F/ 一-18, and United Kingdom Harrier GR.7 和Sea Harrier(海獵鷹)。

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., 總公司在Fort Worth, Texas, 是設計,發展, 高等的軍用航空器和有關技術的整合，製造, 和援助。它的遍及整個世界客戶包括美國和盟國家的軍隊。 產品包括F-16， F-22， JSF， F-117，C-5，C-27J，C-130，C-130J， P-3， S-3, 和 U-2。

雷可塔說，空軍目前需要四十四位戰鬥機駕駛員和一百五十七位直升機駕駛員，才能使空軍機隊全部運作。但現在實際上只有二十七名戰機駕駛和七十八名直升機駕駛員。

雷可塔表示，空軍將招募和訓練駕駛員，以操作新的Gripen戰鬥機和鷹式教練機，以及新直升機。此外也將實施薪資鼓勵計畫，以留住有經驗的駕駛員。

一架F5E戰機今天中午十一時十五分從台中縣大雅鄉清泉崗空軍基地起飛，進行例行性飛行訓練時，起飛未久，飛行員見起落架指示器不正常，經在空中盤旋放油後，於十二時許人機順利安全降落基地，讓軍方虛驚一場。

　　這架F5E戰機是隸屬於桃園空軍基地指揮部，因為桃園基地跑道正在整修中，戰機暫時移防進駐清泉崗空軍基地。

　　桃園空軍基地指揮部政戰主任徐秋麟表示，這起意外很單純，只是起落架的指示器有點不正常，飛行員按照指示在清泉崗基地上空待命、盤旋、放油，人機很安全的順利降落跑道。

Source : US Department of Defense; issued June 20, 2002)

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge Jr. and his Norwegian counterpart National Armaments Director Leif Lindback today signed memorandum of understanding documents committing Norway to participation in the Joint Strike Fighter system development and demonstration (SDD) phase.

Norway joins in a multilateral participation arrangement that will allow Norway to work with the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark and other prospective JSF partner nations over the next 10 years.

"Our partnership with Norway in this key program will not only meet our mutual national security needs in the coming years," said Aldridge, "it will also enhance NATO interoperability, promote defense transformation, positively impact program affordability, and strengthen industry linkages. This is a great day for both our countries."

"This is a strategic decision for both the Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Norwegian industry," added Lindback. "This project will enhance interoperability with U.S. and allied forces, and will provide opportunities for Norwegian industry to participate in this cutting-edge aerospace project. It is now paramount to secure our continued commitment that Norwegian industry in the coming months become participants in the development work that is already under way," underlined Mr. Lindback.

The Joint Strike Fighter, as the largest ever DoD acquisition program, is also setting new standards in development of manufacturing technologies, acquisition and business practices, and export licensing. Both countries recognize the importance of sharing experiences in all these areas.

As a result of Norway's involvement, U.S. industry has also sought teaming arrangements in Norway with strong opportunities for involvement not just in this phase, but also in the follow-on production. The Joint Strike Fighter program has focused on "best value" partners - ever mindful of the cost of the program -- and has avoided the often-costly defined work-share arrangements of other such programs. Norwegian industry will be a welcome addition to the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Danish, and Dutch Joint Strike Fighter industry team.

With today's signing Norway becomes the fifth nation to join the United States in a broad-based international partnership to develop this 21st century aircraft. (ends)

By Brian Hsu/STAFF REPORTER

http://www.taipeitimes.com/news/2002/06/22/story/0000141358

After four years of research and development, the air force will probably cancel the "Tiger 2000" project to upgrade the F-5E fighter plane because of production delays and problems with the prototype.

The air force will make the final decision on the fate of the project, which is managed by the state-run Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC).

The air force has indicated that it would prefer to upgrade just the radar of the F-5E rather than the whole plane.

The AIDC is still trying to influence the air force's decision, although it is widely known that the air force is no longer interested in the project because of the prohibitive costs.

The AIDC has spent four years on the project but is still unable to finish the prototype of the Tiger 2000.

The project was named Tiger 2000 because the AIDC initially planned to present the prototype of the upgrade to the air force in 2000.

However, the prototype of the plane is still not finished, which is attributed to serious technical problems involving the engine.

An official with the AIDC, who declined to be identified, said the prototype of the plane developed serious engine problems several times while undergoing tests on the ground.

"One engine was damaged beyond repair, so we asked the air force to provide another engine. The air force complained a lot about that. They said an F-5E engine is not easy to get now," the official said.

"With the new engine, we hope the Tiger 2000's prototype will run normally. The engine is the primary obstacle. If this problem can be overcome in the next few months, we plan to hold a test-flight of the prototype for the air force," he said.

The Tiger 2000 was designed to have combat capabilities equivalent to the domestically-built IDF, also developed by the AIDC. It would be able to carry and fire the Tien Chien-II air-to-air missiles (AAM). The locally-developed medium-range AAM is said to be better than the AIM-120 of the US.

The air force still has around 140 F-5-series planes, mainly F-5Es, first introduced in 1973, which are mostly deployed at Taitung's Chihhang air base.

The F-5E used to be one of the air force's main fighter planes, but it has been sidelined in recent years after a new generation of fighters such as the F-16, IDF and Mirage 2000-5 were added to the force.

台中縣清泉崗空軍基地22日中午傳出一架F5E戰鬥機迫降的消息，但基地方面已經澄清是學員在降落時太過緊張，不是迫降。

軍方指出，22日中午一架空軍F5E戰鬥機，進行例行性飛行訓練時，疑似機械故障，起落架收不起來，林姓飛行員緊急應變，在空中盤旋半小時後，待油量消耗再予降落，幸好只是虛驚一場。

空軍政戰部上校主任許秋麟表示，這架空軍戰鬥機，機齡20多年，還不算老舊，駕駛林中尉的飛行時數有兩百個小時，飛行經驗豐富，這次疑似機械故障起落架無法放下，林中尉處置得宜，人機平安，目前戰鬥機正送修中。

當時可能是降落時太過緊張，隨後就排除狀況，軍方表示，並非外傳的迫降，而飛機也不是經國號戰機，希望外界不要有太多的揣測和緊張。

DoD, Italy Sign Joint Strike Fighter Agreement

(Source : US Department of Defense; issued June 24, 2002)

(Source : Australian Defence Organisation; issued June 27, 2002)

Australia will negotiate with the United States to join the decade-long development phase of the US$200 billion Joint Strike Fighter Program, after Cabinet considered the proposal yesterday.

Defence Minister Robert Hill said the decision to commit up to US$150 million over 10 years as a level three partner would put Australia at the forefront of developing the worlds most advanced and biggest combat aircraft program over the next 30 years.

There are real benefits to getting in on the ground floor of the program, Senator Hill said.

Australia will need to replace its ageing F/A-18 Hornets and F-111 strike aircraft from 2012.

Through the JSF program, Defence will have access to levels of capability and technology in the aircraft that will be a generation ahead of other contemporary aircraft.

Our partnership will also lead to significant savings and ensure that Australian industry is able to compete for JSF work. It will provide the Australian aerospace industry with the opportunity to participate in the global development, production and support of the project.

The JSF is a stealthy (radar-evading) supersonic multi-role fighter. It will have an internal weapons bay and will take full advantage of developments in software and radar technology. Some 3000 aircraft are expected to be produced for the US and United Kingdom alone, with total production worldwide likely to be more than 4500 aircraft.

The US$20 billion System Development and Demonstration phase is aimed at developing the JSF from a demonstrator into a mature combat aircraft, at which time production contracts will be let.

Defence will now start negotiating the terms of Australias involvement in this phase of the project, with a view to ensuring maximum Australian industry participation. Negotiations are expected to take several months at which time Australia will join the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, Italy and Norway participating in the SDD. (ends)

資料來源DTM軍事電子報

機迷們......衝阿!!!

目前我國空軍在預警電戰能量方面建制有第439聯隊第20電戰大隊，下轄配備E-2T型預警機的獨立第2隊，及配備1架編號1351號C-130HE型旁立式電戰機的第6中隊。至於偵照部份則有使用RF-16型的獨立第12隊，及RF-5E型的第4中隊。因此未來復編後的第6大隊將會納編目前的第4、12中隊及第20電戰大隊，計3個單位4個機種。

當2003年空軍成立第6大隊後，由於將會增加1個飛行大隊的編制，因此考慮將駐防志航基地的第737聯隊第7飛行大隊減編或暫時裁撤，並配合桃園基地指揮部的減編，另外成立台東飛行訓練司令部。

美國國防部宣布協助中華民國的F-16戰機任務模組電腦提升性能，對於這項訊息，空軍總部作戰署署長彭進明上午不願證實美方的正式宣布，彭進明說基於保密的要求，這些事情不能由他的口中說出來。據了解，空軍代表在兩個月前赴美研商確定這項軍售案。

彭進明上午在國防部例行記者會中，雖然不願證實這項軍售案，不過彭進明對於中共蘇愷30戰機試射AA-12型中程空對空飛彈表示，我方都有充分掌握，中共在上周進行試射飛彈時，我方已立即掌握。

彭進明表示，中共購入蘇愷30戰機後，根據各項情報顯示，AA-12型飛彈是蘇愷30戰機的基本配備，中共試射這種飛彈早在預料之中。我方的基本原則是不挑釁、不示弱、不迴避。

彭進明說，對於中共擁有AA-12飛彈，我方早就有所準備，在我方現有的各型中程空對空飛彈中，包括劍二、雲母、先進中程空對空飛彈，在射程與速度上，都比中共的AA-12飛彈性能優越，同時也都是主動雷達導引、射後不理的飛彈。