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Admiral Kuznetsov will soon launch its first air strikes

Posted on November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 by alert5

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will soon launch its fighters to carry out air strikes in Syria.

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India’s 2nd indigenous carrier will be nuclear-powered, EMALS-equipped

Posted on November 7, 2016November 7, 2016 by alert5

The Business Standard has obtained more information regarding India’s second indigenous aircraft carrier.

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CH-148 hunts submarine for the first time

Posted on November 6, 2016November 6, 2016 by alert5

A Sikorsky CH-148 naval helicopter conducted its first anti-submarine warfare testing with HMCS Windsor off the coast of Nova Scotia recently.

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MBDA to integrate Sea Ceptor on Type 26 Frigate

Posted on November 6, 2016 by alert5

MBDA has been awarded a $125 million Demonstration and Manufacture contract by the British Ministry of Defense for the Sea Ceptor air defense system for the Type 26 (T26) Global Combat Ship (GCS).

AH-1Ws carried out air strikes in Sirte, Libya

Posted on November 4, 2016November 4, 2016 by alert5

USMC AH-1Ws flying from amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) carried out “precision air strikes” against ISIL targets in Sirte, Libya, the U.S. Navy said.

161027-N-DQ840-282 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 27, 2016) An AH-1 Super Cobra helicopter from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) Oct. 27, 2016. The 22nd MEU, embarked on San Antonio, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Austin/Released)