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New Zealand retired its SH-60G

Posted on April 18, 2016April 18, 2016 by alert5

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) marked the retirement of five Seasprite SH-2G(NZ) naval helicopters at RNZAF Base Auckland on Apr. 14.

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First Chinese military aircraft to land at Fiery Cross reef

Posted on April 17, 2016April 17, 2016 by alert5

A Chinese Y-8 transport aircraft, #9271, had the privilege of being the first military aircraft to land at Fiery Cross reef on Apr. 17.

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BAE Systems given $22 million Archerfish mine neutraliser contract

Posted on April 16, 2016April 16, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Navy has awarded $22 million to BAE Systems for the production of Archerfish mine neutralisers.

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3D-printed UAV helps Royal Navy ship navigate through Antarctic sea ice

Posted on April 15, 2016April 15, 2016 by alert5

Last summer, the Southampton University demonstrated the feasibility of launching its 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicle from a Royal Navy warship. This time, the UAV is being tested in tough Antarctic conditions aboard the Royal Navy’s ice patrol ship HMS Protector.

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