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F-35B could be making its combat debut within days

Posted on September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 by alert5

CNN is reporting that the F-35B, currently deployed on board USS Essex, could be making its combat debut within days.

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 2 2018) – An F-35B Lightning II, attached to the “Avengers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, launches from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG and 13th MEU is the first U.S. Navy/Marine Corps team to deploy to U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations with the transformational warfighting capabilities of the F-35B Lightning II, making it a more lethal, flexible and persistent force, leading to a more stable region for our partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chandler Harrell)

Su-34 Kh-34U SINKEX in Pacific Ocean

Posted on September 26, 2018 by alert5

Ex-JMSDF S-80M-1s being refurbished by private contractor

Posted on September 26, 2018September 25, 2018 by alert5

Four former Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force S-80M-1 helicopters that Japan is giving away free to the U.S. Navy is being refurbished by a 47-year-old company out in Portland, Oregon.

By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Blair [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Taiwan to build helicopter facilities at two air bases

Posted on September 25, 2018 by alert5

Taiwan has allocated around $54 million to build helicopter facilities for the army in Taitung and Taichung air force bases.

By 玄史生 [CC0], from Wikimedia Commons
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Japan’s MOD requesting $88 million for high-speed glide weapon research

Posted on September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 by alert5

Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) has put in a request of $88 million in next year’s budget for research into high-speed glide weapon.

Graphic: MOD Japan

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