December 12, 2021 – Alert 5

USS Oakland is the latest LCS to get the NSM

Posted on December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 by alert5

USS Oakland (LCS 24) is ready to be armed with the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), the U.S. Navy said in a press release on Dec. 10.

211207-N-ZS023-1042 (Dec 7, 2021) NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) finishes installation of a Naval Strike Missile launch frame, Dec. 9, 2021. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand/Released)

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Santa fly over Hampton Roads in MH-60 helicopter

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Japan to allocate budget for F-15JSI next year

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Japan has decided to proceed with the F-15JSI (Japan Super Interceptor) upgrade program by allocating funds for the program in next year’s budget.

Graphic: Boeing

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