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RAN Deploys Air Warfare Destroyer at Exercise for First Time

RAN Deploys Air Warfare Destroyer at Exercise for First Time

HMAS Hobart has become the first Hobart-class guided missile destroyer to conduct a live fire at Exercise Rim of the Pacific, making it the most sophisticated and lethal warship ever operated by the RAN.

Alongside ships from the United States and Canada, Hobart successfully fired an SM-2 agains…

Japan cleared to buy 32 AIM-120C-8 missiles

The U.S. government has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan of 32 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) with support for an estimated cost of $63 million. Along with the missiles, the sales package includes one AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance section spare, containers, support and support equipment, spare and repair parts. For more […]

Thailand to buy T-6 and AT-6

The Thai government has allocated budget for new trainer and light attack aircraft. Sources say these are the Beechcraft T-6TH and AT-6TH. Currently, the Royal Thai Air Force uses the Pilatus PC-9 as its trainer aircraft. The Alpha Jet is used in the light attack role.

VMFA(AW)-242 to swap F/A-18D for F-35B from October

At a meeting between Japan’s Ministry of Defense and Iwakuni City, defense officials explained that the U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18s based at MCAS Iwakuni will be replaced by the F-35B starting from October. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune / Public domain According to the Marine Corps’ 2019 Aviation Plan, the unit is […]
China Says American U-2 Spy Plane Entered ‘No Fly’ Zone

China Says American U-2 Spy Plane Entered ‘No Fly’ Zone

BEIJING — A Chinese military spokesperson on Tuesday voiced firm opposition to the trespassing of U.S. reconnaissance aircraft into a no-fly zone, urging the U.S. side to immediately stop such provocations and take concrete steps to safeguard regional peace and stability.

Wu Qian, a spokesperso…

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