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
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
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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China activates Soar Dragon UAV to monitor USS Antietam’s transit through Taiwan Strait
The Pentagon dispatch the USS Antietam (CG-54) through the Taiwan Strait on Jul. 24. For the first time, China launched a Soar Dragon unmanned air vehicle (UAV) to monitor the warship.
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Future USS Tripoli completed its builder’s trials
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) announced Jul. 22 the successful completion of builder’s trials on the amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7).
Photo by Derek Fountain/HII
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