British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced on May 24 that the Sea Ceptor missile system has entered service with the Royal Navy.
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Category: Air Defense
Philippines to equip frigates with Sea Giraffe AMB radars
Two Philippine Navy frigates will be equipped with Saab’s Sea Giraffe AMB naval radar system, the company announced on May 21.
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Armenia getting Tor-M2
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has disclosed that it will be acquiring the Russia Tor-M2 air defense missile system. This information was released in the recent program by its Zinuzh television channel.
USS Milius, upgraded with Aegis Baseline 9, arrives in Japan
USS Milius has entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations May 14 and the destroyer will be homeported at Yokosuka, Japan, to join Destroyer Squadron 15.
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Taiwan’s next three Tuo Chiang-class corvettes will be configured for anti-air duties
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Yen De-fa told members of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the next three Tuo Chiang-class corvettes to be built will be equipped for air defense missions.
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