Monthly Archive: Novembre 2020

TKMS Launches Fourth Type 209 Submarine for Egypt

TKMS Launches Fourth Type 209 Submarine for Egypt

On September 29, 2020, the fourth 209/1400mod class submarine for the Navy of Arab Republic of Egypt was named and launched at the shipyard of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in Kiel. Following the very strict corona prevention measures at the shipyard, Vice Admiral Ahmed Khaled Hassan Said, Commander-i…
Nigeria Takes Delivery of Chinese Armed Drones

Nigeria Takes Delivery of Chinese Armed Drones

The Nigerian air force has reportedly received a batch of China’s Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance drones, once again showcasing China’s advantages in the international drone market, including mature technologies, combat-proven results and reasonable prices, analysts said.

Citing a senior Niger…

UK Seeks Greater Powers to Protect National Industry

UK Seeks Greater Powers to Protect National Industry

Information relating to the introduction of the National Security and Investment Bill in the House of Commons on 11 November 2020.

The National Security and Investment Bill is required to ensure that the government has the necessary powers to scrutinise and intervene in business transactions, suc…

Royal and Egyptian Amphibious Forces Train Off Alexandria

Royal and Egyptian Amphibious Forces Train Off Alexandria

Beach assaults, fast jet attacks and speedboats weaving between frigate and destroyers marked a major demonstration of Anglo-Egyptian naval forces in Alexandria.

UK flagship HMS Albion and destroyer HMS Dragon joined the Egyptian Navy and Air Force for combined exercises on and off the sands of t…

USS Ford Carrier Group Begins First-Ever Integrated Ops

USS Ford Carrier Group Begins First-Ever Integrated Ops

Under the leadership of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) along with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, CSG-12’s Air and Missile Defense Commander, Commanding Officer of USS Gettysburg (CG 64), and CSG-12’s Information Warfare Commander commenced first-…
Australia Releases Roadmap for Military Aircraft Sustainment

Australia Releases Roadmap for Military Aircraft Sustainment

The [Australian] Government is helping Australian businesses by releasing a roadmap and setting key priorities for the maintenance and sustainment of Australia’s military aircraft.

Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price today announced the release of the Aerospace platform deeper maintenance…

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