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NATO Jets Scrambled 370 Times in 2021 to Guard Allied Airspace

NATO Jets Scrambled 370 Times in 2021 to Guard Allied Airspace

NATO fighter jets scrambled around 370 times across Europe in 2021, mostly to check aircraft flying unannounced near Allied air space. Around 80 percent of the missions, 290 in total, were in response to flights by Russian military aircraft.

“NATO fighter jets are on duty around the clock, ready …

US Navy Finally Accepts USS Ford’s Weapons Elevators

US Navy Finally Accepts USS Ford’s Weapons Elevators

WASHINGTON —- On December 22, the 11th and final Advanced Weapons Elevator (AWE) aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) was turned over to the Ship’s Crew. AWEs on this first-of-class aircraft carrier operate using several advanced technologies including electromagnetic motors vice more labor intensi…
Northrop Completes Successful AA/AD Missile Flight Test

Northrop Completes Successful AA/AD Missile Flight Test

LOS ANGELES ––- Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed the second flight test of its new anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) missile, demonstrating capabilities that will meet key objectives for the upcoming Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program.

The test was completed utilizing a compa…

Canadian Navy Orders Saab Sea Giraffe Radars

Canadian Navy Orders Saab Sea Giraffe Radars

Saab has signed a contract for multi-role Sea Giraffe AMB naval radars antenna kits, for the upgrade of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax Class frigates. The contract also includes associated equipment and spare parts with an order value over SEK 300 million.

The upgrade is based on the customers…

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