South Korea has taken a significant step in strengthening its maritime patrol capabilities with the arrival of three P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Boeing. These multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft are expected to significantly enhance the South Korean Navy’s ability to detect and deter threats, particularly from North Korea.
Category: Navy
Red Sea drone attacks prompt U.S. Navy C-UAS scramble
The U.S. Navy has issued an Area of Interest (AOI) seeking proposals for a new counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution called Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems – NEXT (Counter NEXT). This initiative comes amid growing concerns about drone attacks targeting naval vessels and commercial shipping in strategic maritime regions, particularly the Red Sea.
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U.S. Air Force and Navy SOF train for Joint Readiness in South Korea
The skies over the Korean Peninsula recently saw the arrival of a familiar sight for U.S. ground forces: the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship. Assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, this formidable aircraft arrived in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Jun. 12th, to support an ongoing joint, combined exchange training (JCET) with US Naval Special Warfare Command personnel.
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BAE Systems awarded $95 million contract to equip P-8A with advanced countermeasure pods
BAE Systems has secured a $95 million contract from the U.S. Navy to develop and produce electronic warfare (EW) pods for the P-8A Poseidon Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft. These pods will provide critical defensive capabilities for the Poseidon, enhancing its survivability in contested environments.
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Largest ever Exercise Pitch Black to feature Italian aircraft carrier Cavour
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has announced that the upcoming Exercise Pitch Black, taking place from Jul. 12th to Aug. 2nd, 2024, will be the largest in its 43-year history. This significant international military exercise will see the participation of the Italian aircraft carrier Cavour, along with its embarked AV-8B Harrier II and F-35B Lightning II fighter jets.
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