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USN to convert 263 AGM-88Bs into AGM-88Es

Posted on July 31, 2019 by alert5

The Pentagon announced on Jul. 29 that it will be giving $167 million to Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC to convert 263 AGM-88B anti-radiation missiles into 260 AGM-88E AARGM all-up-rounds and 3 Captive Air Training missiles.

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USAF F-15Es and USS Gonzalez joint maritime exercise in Persian Gulf

Posted on July 30, 2019 by alert5

The 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron’s F-15Es participated in an air operations in maritime surface warfare integration exercise with the USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) and a P-3 from VP-40 in the Persian Gulf on Jul. 24.

190724-N-AG490-1050 SOUTHERN ARABIAN GULF (July 24, 2019) Two F-15E Strike Eagles fly over the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) during during an Aircraft Operations in Maritime and Surface Warfare exercise, July 24, 2019. Gonzalez 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 the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maxwell Anderson/Released)

Japan considering to buy MQ-8C

Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 by alert5

Japan could be the first export customer of the MQ-8C as the country prepares to shop for 20 unmanned helicopters to deploy aboard naval ships.

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U.S. agrees to allow Japan “early” access to military aircraft crash sites

Posted on July 27, 2019July 27, 2019 by alert5

Tokyo and Washington have agreed to revise the Guidelines Regarding Off-Base U.S. Military Aircraft Accidents in Japan to allow local rescuers and police to have “expeditious early entry” to crash sites.

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Northrop Grumman selected as design agent for the AN/SPQ-9B

Posted on July 27, 2019 by alert5

The U.S. Navy has awarded the role of design agent for the AN/SPQ-9B surface search and fire control radar to Northrop Grumman, the company said on Jul. 25.

Photo: Northrop Grumman

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