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USN to consolidate MQ-8 operations on West Coast

Posted on October 29, 2022October 28, 2022 by alert5

Sea Power Magazine reports that the U.S. Navy intends to consolidate all its MQ-8 unmanned helicopter operations to the West Coast in 2023.

211222-N-FA490-1213 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 22, 2021) An MQ-8C Fire Scout attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). HSC-23 and Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, are on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf)

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German frigate Sachsen successfully engaged drones with a laser weapon

Posted on October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 by alert5

Germany has declared success in destroying drones with a high-energy laser weapon system installed on board frigate Sachsen.

Die Tests zeigen: dynamische Ziele, wie bspw. Drohnen, können erfolgreich bekämpft werden. / Weiterer Text über ots und www.presseportal.de/nr/147341 / Die Verwendung dieses Bildes für redaktionelle Zwecke ist unter Beachtung aller mitgeteilten Nutzungsbedingungen zulässig und dann auch honorarfrei. Veröffentlichung ausschließlich mit Bildrechte-Hinweis.

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USS Ronald Reagan visits Philippines

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 by alert5

American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan made a port call in Manila Bay, Philippines on Oct. 14.

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NASA has taken over the last three RQ-4A BAMS-Ds

Posted on October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 by alert5

The last three remaining RQ-4A BAMS-D unmanned air vehicles that belonged to the U.S. Navy have been transferred to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center.

U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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RN clears Martlet and Sea Venom for operational use

Posted on October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 by alert5

The Royal Navy has determined that the Martlet and Sea Venom anti-ship missiles are now cleared for operational use across the world.

Aircraft handlers watch the Wildcat fully armed with 20 Martlets

Photo: Royal Navy
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