A spokesperson from China’s Ministry of National Defense told the press on Mar. 30 that the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier will be launched soon.
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Indonesia takes delivery of AS565 MBe helicopters
Indonesia’s PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has delivered two AS565 MBe anti-submarine helicopters to the Indonesian military.
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French E-2Cs getting upgrade to meet ICAO regulations
Northrop Grumman has been awarded $11 million to carry out upgrade to three French Navy E-2Cs cockpit navigation systems and displays so that they can be in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization regulations.
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By Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK (Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 2000 ‘3’ (166417)) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
HAAWC LRIP decision later this year
The U.S. Navy will decide whether to approve the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the Lockheed Martin High Altitude Anti-submarine warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC) package.
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Former A-6E NFO selected to be next F-35 program manager
The current deputy program manager for the F-35 office, Rear Adm. Mat Winter, is expected to step up and replace the retiring Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan.
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