Aviation News
The Armies of Japan and United States are participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise this month. Both will take the opportunity to launch surface-to-ship missiles during the biennial exercise.
By Rikujojieitai Boueisho （陸上自衛隊 / Japan Ground Self-Defense Force） [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Orbital ATK has been given a $171 million contract to take 271 AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles from the U.S. Navy and convert into 253 AGM-88E AARGM all-up-rounds (AURs) for the Navy, eight Captive Air Training Missiles and 10 AGM-88E AARGM AURs for foreign military sales (FMS) customers.
By Lt. Michael McGinnis [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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The U.S. Navy has selected a Raytheon-Kongsberg team for its over-the-horizon missile competition.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary D. Bell [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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MBDA’s Sea Venom/ANL missile has successfully completed its second development firing on Apr. 18.
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The Philippine Navy has inducted its third TC-90 patrol aircraft into service on May 29 with a blessing ceremony at Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City.
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