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IKE CSG in joint exercise with Hellenic Air Force and Navy

Posted on July 28, 2020 by alert5

The Dwight D. Eisenhower (IKE) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is currently participating in a joint exercise with the Air Force and Navy of Greece in the Mediterranean Sea.

200519-N-YD547-0173 ARABIAN SEA (May 19, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Gunslingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron 105, lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) May 19, 2020. Ike is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Trent P. Hawkins/Released)

J-15 night time buddy air refueling

Posted on July 28, 2020 by alert5

Taiwan increasing budget for coastal Harpoon missiles, delays purchase of MH-60Rs

Posted on July 27, 2020 by alert5

Taiwan has decided to add another $1 billion to acquired the Boeing Harpoon Coastal Defense system. This will force the Navy to delay the purchase of 10 MH-60R naval helicopters in 2021 due to a shortfall in budget.

A Harpoon is launched from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during a live-fire exercise. McCain is participating in Multi-Sail 2014, an annual exercise in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) Seaman Jacob Shankle/Released)

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Taiwan’s Hai Chien 2 missile system faces delays

Posted on July 25, 2020 by alert5

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) is under pressure from the military to complete the Initial Operational Test & Evaluation of its Hai Chien 2 anti-air missile by this year.

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South Korea to buy 20 F-35Bs under phase 2 of FX III

Posted on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 by alert5

Media reports from South Korea says Seoul has decided that it will buy 20 F-35B stealth fighters for the phase 2 of its FX III fighter program.

Sgt. 1st Class MilagrosLaura Laura [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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