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AG600 to make amphibious take off from sea surface this year

China’s AVIC says its AG600 amphibious airplane will be making its first amphibious take off from sea surface in the second half of this year. The milestone flight is expected to take place off Qingdao. Alert5 / CC BY-SA The aircraft first flew in 24 Dec. 2017 and make a water take off and landing […]
Martlet Missiles Test-Fired from Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter

Martlet Missiles Test-Fired from Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter

Royal Navy helicopter crews have proved their ability to protect the UK’s aircraft carriers with a new missile system.

As sailors and marines support the current national fight against COVID-19, the Yeovilton-based Wildcat Maritime Force, which includes 815 Naval Air Squadron, is focused on ensur…

Ten European Nations Regret US Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty

Ten European Nations Regret US Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty

We regret the announcement by the US Government of its intention to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty, although we share their concerns about implementation of the Treaty clauses by Russia.

The Open Skies Treaty is a crucial element of the confidence-building framework that was created over the…

US Navy Ship Disables Drone with Laser Weapon Demonstrator

US Navy Ship Disables Drone with Laser Weapon Demonstrator

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a Solid State Laser – Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD) MK 2 MOD 0 on May 16.

LWSD is a high-energy laser weapon system demonstrato…


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