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The United States Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has touched down at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam for its second deployment in the Pacific theater. This deployment comes after Triton’s initial tour from January 2020 to October 2022, during which valuable lessons were learned and significant upgrades were made to this cutting-edge platform.
U.S. Navy Photo by CNAF Public Affairs
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The US Navy has made a significant decision regarding the former USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The service has opted for “Alternative 3,” which involves dismantling and disposing of the warship using commercial industry expertise. This process will take place at one of three potential locations: Newport News, Virginia; Brownsville, Texas; or Mobile, Alabama.
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By Official U.S. Navy Page from United States of America Photo by John Whalen/U.S. Navy (USS Enterprise makes its final voyage.) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is set to receive a significant boost in its strike capabilities as the Albanese Government commits more than $1.7 billion to acquire some of the most advanced and potent weapons systems available.
Long-range strike missiles and guided weapons play a pivotal role in enhancing the ADF’s capacity to deploy powerful strikes and maintain a strategic advantage against potential adversaries over extended distances. To establish and enhance this critical capability, the government has taken decisive steps to acquire advanced weaponry.
Scientists have conclusively confirmed that the wreckage discovered on the seafloor off the coast of the Philippines corresponds to the remains of the USS Ommaney Bay, a crucial aircraft carrier that met its tragic fate during World War II, less than a year after setting sail from San Diego Bay on its second deployment.
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During a press conference on Jul. 4, Admiral Ryō Sakai, the Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), revealed that his service will engage in information exchange regarding the operation of the F-35B with the Italian Navy.
Photo: JMSDF
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