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Japan to consider building 9,000-ton destroyer as Aegis Ashore replacement

A new warship being considered as a replacement for Japan’s Aegis Ashore proposal will be the largest guide missile destroyer for the Japan Self-Defense Force if the project goes ahead. 海上自衛隊, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The new warship will be based on the Maya-class but its displacement will be increased to 9,000-tons and […]

Draft environmental assessment for MQ-25A at Ventura County published

The U.S. Navy has released a draft environmental assessment for home basing of the MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned air system at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California. Boeing photo by Eric Shindelbower According to the draft, the Stingray will fly approximately 960 flights annually at Point Mugu. The home basing will bring 730 personnel […]
USAF F-15s to get new ACES 5 ejection seats

USAF F-15s to get new ACES 5 ejection seats

Collins Aerospace has secured a $700 million contract to replace the ejection seats on the F-15 fleet of the U.S. Air Force. The current ACES II will be replaced by the ACES 5 ejection seat. All work will be completed by 2030. For more information, hit the Source below Source
Gulf States interested to buy Israeli defensive weapons

Gulf States interested to buy Israeli defensive weapons

Israeli news site Globes says that “several Gulf States” have expressed interest in buying defensive equipment from Rafael. These countries are keen to buy missile defense systems to defend their oil installations from missile attacks. They are also looking at the Trophy active protection system for armored vehicles. For more information, hit the Source below […]

South Korea to upgrade IFF and Link 16 on Peace Eye fleet

South Korea will spend $433 million to upgarde the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and Link 16 tactical data link system of its Boeing 737 Peace Eye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) fleet. By 대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces (2011년2월 공군 E737 조기경보기 제주도 한라산 상공 비행(1)) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia […]
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