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Legacy Hornet has completed its final carrier deployment

Posted on February 26, 2021 by alert5

The Legacy F/A-18 has completed its last aircraft carrier deployment with VMFA-323 departing USS Nimitz on Feb. 24.

210219-N-KO930-1173 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2021) F/A-18C Hornets, from the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, flyby the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is currently conducting routine operations in U.S. Third Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Olivia Banmally Nichols/Released)

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Egypt is first international customer for VL MICA NG

Posted on February 24, 2021 by alert5

The Egyptian Navy will be the first international customer for the VL MICA NG (New Generation) air defence system.

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FS Charles de Gaulle to conduct training with INS Vikramaditya

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by alert5

France’s nuclear powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, currently underway for mission Clémenceau, will conduct training exercises with Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya in April.

Photo: Indian Navy

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FS Tonnerre underway for Mission Jeanne d’Arc, will make port calls in India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam

Posted on February 21, 2021February 20, 2021 by alert5

French Navy’s helicopter carrier FS Tonnerre has left Toulon on Feb. 18 for Mission Jeanne d’Arc 2021 and the crew will make port calss in India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.

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CNBC: The Future Of The Aircraft Carrier

Posted on February 20, 2021 by alert5