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Australia, China Continue Aircraft Lasing Dispute

Australia, China Continue Aircraft Lasing Dispute

On 17 February 2022, an Australian Maritime Patrol Aircraft P-8A Poseidon detected a laser illuminating the aircraft while it was conducting a routine surveillance flight over Australia’s northern approaches.

The laser was detected as emanating from a People’s Liberation Army – Navy (PLA-N) ves…

China Demos Capabilities of Type 055 Destroyer Lhasa

China Demos Capabilities of Type 055 Destroyer Lhasa

The Lhasa, the second Type 055 10,000 ton-class large destroyer of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, recently conducted live-fire drills against sea, air and land targets, effectively enhancing the warship’s comprehensive combat capabilities.

This is the second time the Lhasa has…

US Completes Deployment of Latest Apache Helicopters to S. Korea

US Completes Deployment of Latest Apache Helicopters to S. Korea

SEOUL — The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has completed the deployment of the newest Apache attack helicopters to South Korea, its aviation unit said, as the allies have stepped up joint efforts to counter Pyongyang’s evolving military threats.

In a Facebook post last Friday, the 2nd Combat Aviati…

German Navy Orders Thales Flash Dipping Sonar for NH90 Sea Lion

German Navy Orders Thales Flash Dipping Sonar for NH90 Sea Lion

PARIS — For the first time, the German Navy will rely on Thales to equip its NH90 Multi Role Frigate Helicopter (MRFH) with FLASH SONICS. The FLASH system (Folding Light Acoustic System for Helicopters) is currently the leading dipping sonar on the international market and has become the benchma…
Rheinmetall Wins Major Swiss Order for Ammunition

Rheinmetall Wins Major Swiss Order for Ammunition

The Swiss procurement authority armasuisse has contracted with Rheinmetall to supply a new generation of the tried-and-tested, highly effective Maske 76 rapid smoke/obscurant cartridge, known in Switzerland as the “7,6cm Nebelpatrone 21 mit elektrischer Zündung”, or “7.6cm Smoke/Obscurant Cartridg…

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