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In a move that signals a significant shift in its naval ambitions, the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) is actively exploring the acquisition of an aircraft carrier. This development comes as the TNI AL undertakes a substantial modernisation of its fleet.
Indonesian Navy Information Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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The F-35’s United Operational Test Team has successfully conducted the first ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) from an F-35. This successful test, which took place at Edwards Air Force Base, California, marks a critical milestone in integrating the LJDAM across all variants of the 5th-generation fighter.
Photo: U.S. Air Force
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A new airfield is rapidly taking shape on the Yemeni island of Abd al-Kuri, a strategically positioned landmass near vital shipping lanes at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, according to analysis of satellite imagery by both the Associated Press (AP) and The Maritime Executive. This development comes amid escalating conflict in the region, with Houthi rebels continuing their attacks on ships in the crucial Mideast waterways. The construction, which has not been publicly claimed by any nation, raises significant questions about its purpose and potential impact on regional power dynamics.
Source: Sentinel-2
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In the aftermath of the catastrophic Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan International Airport on Dec. 29, 2024, which claimed the lives of 179 people, the South Korean military has taken swift action to ensure the safety of its own fleet of Boeing 737-based aircraft. The cause of the devastating accident remains under scrutiny, with investigators focusing on a potential issue with the landing gear.
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Northrop Grumman has commenced production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for the French Navy, ushering in a new era of airborne command and control capabilities for the European naval air arm. The symbolic event took place at Northrop Grumman’s St. Augustine manufacturing facility and saw key representatives from the French Navy, Northrop Grumman, and US Naval agencies in attendance.
Graphic: Northrop Grumman
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