Archive for June, 2010

Levin: “there’s never been a competition on that (F-35) engine”

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During a Defense Writers Group breakfast meeting yesterday, Sen. Carl Levin, chairman of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, refuted Robert Gates’ claim that there was an engine competition for the F-35. read more »

RoCAF ground crew injured during pre-flight check, pilot went ahead with mission

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A RoCAF ground crew was injured during pre-flight checks of a IDF fighter at Ching Chuan Kang AFB last month but the pilot insisted on carrying on with the flight. read more »

Washington wants to create global BMD system with Moscow

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The U.S. ambassador to Russia said Washington is willing to join hands with Moscow to create a global missile defense system. read more »

LM will offer F-35B and C for Indian Navy RFI

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Lockheed Martin Vice President Orville Prins said his company will offer the B and C model of the F-35 for the Indian Navy RFI on carrier-borne fighters.

Phantom Eye for BMD

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Bill Sweetman looks at how the Boeing Phantom Eye could be employed in the Ballistic Missile Defense (BDM) role.

MBDA fixes the Aster 30

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MBDA announced that it has fixed problems with the Aster 30 air defense missile and a series of test firings have validated the fix.

Truman Carrier Strike Group Relieves Eisenhower

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Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) will relieve the Dwight D. Eisenhower CSG as Commander, Task Force 50 Jul. 2, beginning a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Pakistan now has all-weather night attack capability

Posted in Uncategorized on June 28th, 2010 by alert5 – Be the first to comment

Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman said that with delivery of the first three F-16 Block 52s.  The country has now attained an all-weather night attack capability.

Italy to purchase 2 LHDs

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Italy’s is expected to improve its amphibious assault capability when two 20,000-ton amphibious assault ships (LHDs) are commissioned. read more »

Snowbirds celebrate Canadian Naval Centennial

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The Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team paid tribute to the Canadian Naval Centennial on Jun. 12 flying over the beautiful shores of Esquimalt Lagoon with a show for the sailors, military families and citizens of Victoria, B.C.


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