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ESSM Block 2 intercepts target with its active seeker for the first time

Posted on July 7, 2018July 7, 2018 by alert5

The Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 missile has successfully intercepted a BQM-74E aerial target with its active seeker recently.

US Navy 100723-N-2953W-229 An Evolved Sea Sparrow missile is launched from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adrian White [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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China has switch on its EW equipment in South China Sea

Posted on July 6, 2018 by alert5

CNBC is reporting that China has activated its electronic warfare (EW) assets recently installed at its outposts in the South China Sea.

Mischief reef

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Indonesian Navy withdraws Bo-105 from UN duties

Posted on July 6, 2018July 5, 2018 by alert5

The Indonesian Navy will no longer deploy its Bo-105 helicopter aboard its navy ships that are deployed to support the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) operations.

Bo 105 Indonesian navy Bo 105 helicopter during a deck landing on the USS Fort Worth (cropped)
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop (navy.mil) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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PLAAF general confirms new fighter to replace J-15

Posted on July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 by alert5

Lt. Gen. Zhang Honghe, Deputy Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), confirmed to South China Morning Post that a new fighter is being develop to replace the Shenyang J-15.

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Tokyo dispatching JS Kaga to South China Sea, Indian Ocean

Posted on July 4, 2018July 4, 2018 by alert5

Japan intends to send its Izumo-class helicopter destroyer – JS Kaga – on a two-month voyage to South China Sea and Indian Ocean.

JS Kaga(DDH-184) right front view at Port of Osaka May 19, 2018 02
By Hunini [CC BY-SA 4.0], from Wikimedia Commons

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