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Missile Frigate Heralds Philippine Navy’s Modernization

Missile Frigate Heralds Philippine Navy’s Modernization

MANILA — The arrival of the prospective BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) last May 23, the Philippine Navy’s (PN) first missile-capable frigate, signals the start of the PN’s modernization.

PN flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo made this remark when asked by the Philippine News A…

Virginia Beach getting F-14 monument next month

The Naval Aviation Monument Park in Virginia Beach will be getting a F-14 monument next month. SSgt. Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF / Public domain The Tomcat monument will be a four-sided granite obelisk with one panel dedicated to the 68 Americans who lost their lives flying Tomcats. For more information, hit the Source below Source
Vietnam unveils VCM 01 cruise missile based on Kh-35

Vietnam unveils VCM 01 cruise missile based on Kh-35

Vietnam has unveiled a new variant of its KCT-15 cruise missile which is a licensed copy of the Russian Kh-35. Dubbed the VCM 01, the missile is said to have electronic components made by Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group. The new weapon was revealed during a visit by Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh to […]

Pentagon releases images of Russian MiG-29s deployed to Libya

U.S. Africa Command has issued a statement on the recent deployment of Russian fighters to Libya. It has also made available images of those Russian aircraft which had their markings removed to hide their Russian origin. The press release disclosed that the jets had transited in Syria. Besides MiG-29s, there were also photos of Su-24, […]

COVID-19 has delayed South Korea’s plan to buy more naval helicopters

South Korea’s Maritime Operation Helicopter (MOH) batch-2 competition has run into a roadblock as the current pandemic prevents South Korean military officials from traveling to Italy and United States to evaluate the bids. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark A. Leonesio [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Italy’s Leonardo is hoping to […]
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