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USS George Washington will replace USS Ronald Reagan in Japan by 2025

Posted on March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by alert5

Nikkei Asia has found out that the U.S. Navy intends to replace the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) with USS George Washington (CVN-73) as the forward-deployed carrier in Japan.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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JMSDF selects MQ-9B for MALE RPAS Project

Posted on March 1, 2023 by alert5

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the MQ-9B SeaGuardian from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the former’s Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) RPAS Trial Operation Project. According to GA-ASI, the trials will begin in April this year.

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Chinese navy to train first female carrier-based aircraft pilots

Posted on February 22, 2023 by alert5

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has recently launched its 2023 recruiting program, which includes a significant development that marks a milestone in the country’s military history. For the first time, female cadet pilots will be recruited to fly carrier-based aircraft. The program is open to eligible candidates who pass the selection procedures that test their physical and psychological qualities and flying talent. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to become China’s first female carrier-based aircraft pilots.

日本防衛省・統合幕僚監部, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Philippine Navy personnel completes training on operating BrahMos anti-ship missile

Posted on February 21, 2023 by alert5

Twenty-one Philippine Navy personnel were congratulated by Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar at a valedictory ceremony after completing the operator training for the BrahMos anti-ship missile.

Photo: Philippine Marine Corps
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Nimitz CSG and Makin Island ARG embark on joint operation in South China Sea

Posted on February 12, 2023 by alert5

The South China Sea is currently witnessing an exciting display of naval power as the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) embark on a combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operation. The NIMCSG is made up of some of the most formidable units in the U.S. Navy, including the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, and the squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 17. Meanwhile, the MKI ARG comprises units from Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 7 and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), adding a powerful amphibious capability to the operation.

230211-N-DU622-1588 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2023) An MV-22 Osprey from the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 flies by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Group (MKI ARG) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations in the South China Sea as part of continuing and routine interoperability training operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin McTaggart)

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