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Angola Orders Three Airbus C295 Turboprop Transports

Angola Orders Three Airbus C295 Turboprop Transports

GETAFE, Spain — The Republic of Angola has placed a firm order for three Airbus C295s to perform multirole operations. Two aircraft will be specifically equipped for maritime surveillance and one for transport missions.

The aircraft configured for transport missions will be able to carry out ta…

China to Launch 3rd Aircraft Carrier This Year: Report

China to Launch 3rd Aircraft Carrier This Year: Report

One day ahead its 73rd founding anniversary on Saturday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Friday released a promotional video on China’s aircraft carrier program, in which it gave a very obvious hint that the country’s third aircraft carrier will be officially revealed soon.

The…

Robotic Ships Give US An Enhanced View of Middle East Waters

Robotic Ships Give US An Enhanced View of Middle East Waters

MANAMA, Bahrain — A robotic, 23-foot-long vessel moored at U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain provides a possible glimpse into the future of the U.S. Navy.

The Saildrone Explorer resembles a torpedo with a 15-foot-tall shark fin. Powered by wind and solar panels, it has cameras and sensors…

Poland to Award Big Orders for Modern US Weapons: Minister

Poland to Award Big Orders for Modern US Weapons: Minister

“After speaking to the Pentagon with Secretary of Defense L. Austin, I spoke to the management of defense companies. We will soon proceed to submit inquiries related to the purchase of modern weapons for the equipment of the Polish Army. (…) These are new orders, but at the moment I will not talk ab…
China Commissions Sixth Type 055 Destroyer, Second Type 075 LHD

China Commissions Sixth Type 055 Destroyer, Second Type 075 LHD

Shortly before its 73rd founding anniversary on Saturday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced on Thursday for the first time the commissioning of its second Type 075 amphibious assault ship and its sixth Type 055 large destroyer, as they have already started training exercises….
F-15EX’s Electronic Warfare Systems Seen Surpassing F-35’s

F-15EX’s Electronic Warfare Systems Seen Surpassing F-35’s

With Boeing F-15EX Eagle II procurement now doubled in the Pentagon’s FY23 defense budget request and F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) procurement substantially reduced, Teal Group’s Dr. David L. Rockwell sees BAE Systems’ new AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS (Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivabi…
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