The Yomiuri reports that the Japan Ministry of Defense intends to deploy anti-ship and anti-air missile units to Ishigaki Island next year.
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British Carrier Strike Group to conduct joint training with Australia, Japan and U.S. forces this week
Japan’s FNN television station reports that the British Carrier Strike Group will conduct joint training exercises with Australian, Japanese, and U.S. forces this week.
KAI says Thailand has ordered another two T-50TH trainers
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) reported on Aug. 2 that it has secured an order from Thailand for two T-50TH advanced jet trainers.
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Bell unveils high-speed VTOL design concepts
American aerospace firm Bell has unveiled a family of High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) design concepts that can cruise at over 400 kts.
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Andersen AFB commander confirms British Carrier Strike Group heading to Guam
Andersen Air Force Base commander Brig. Gen. Jeremy Sloane told reporters on Aug. 1 that the British Carrier Strike Group will be heading to Guam.
The full UK Carrier Strike Group assembled for the first time during Group Exercise 2020 on 4th October. Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth leads a flotilla of destroyers and frigates from the UK, US and the Netherlands, together with two Royal Fleet Auxiliaries. It is the most powerful task force assembled by any European Navy in almost 20 years.
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