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Turkish Drones Causing Concern for Athens: Report

Turkish Drones Causing Concern for Athens: Report

ATHENS — Turkey’s unmanned aerial vehicles, flying in a large area stretching from the Evros (Meriç) River on the common border in the north to the Greek island of Meis, or Kastellorizo, have become a “headache,” for Greece, Evangelos Yeorgusis, a retired Greek general, has said.

The Turkish dr…

Dutch Air Force Accepts First MQ-9 Reaper Drone

Dutch Air Force Accepts First MQ-9 Reaper Drone

The first MQ-9 Reaper unmanned reconnaissance aircraft in the Netherlands has been officially delivered by the manufacturer. With the US Air Force, Defense established yesterday that the aircraft meets the requirements. This was done via so-called acceptance flights. With the Reaper, the armed force…
US Transport Command Says Short of Sealift Ships, Tankers

US Transport Command Says Short of Sealift Ships, Tankers

Much of the U.S. military’s fleet of refueling aircraft is old — the newest KC-135 Stratotanker, for instance, was built in 1965. And sealift ships available to the U.S. military are also nearing the time when they’ll be expected to retire.

“When I look at the capabilities that Transcom has, I l…

Sikorsky Wins Order for Nine Additional CH-53K Helicopters

Sikorsky Wins Order for Nine Additional CH-53K Helicopters

STRATFORD, Conn. — Prioritizing affordability and utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, will build nine additional CH-53K aircraft at a lower unit price than previous lot buys, resulting in significant savings for the U.S. government and taxpayers. The c…
S. Korea Wants Six Phalanx CIWS for Naval Ships

S. Korea Wants Six Phalanx CIWS for Naval Ships

WASHINGTON — South Korea is seeking to purchase six close-in weapon systems (CIWS) for its naval ships from the United States, U.S. congressional records showed Thursday.

CIWS is a ship-based gun designed to detect and destroy short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft that have penetrate…


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