Based on information reported by Aviation Week, Boeing has unveiled a new land-based variant of its MQ-25 autonomous tanker. The design, aimed at future U.S. Air Force refueling needs, expands on the U.S. Navy’s carrier-based Stingray model.
Category: Navy
RMAF and French Navy conduct joint air defense exercise
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) recently engaged in a joint air defense drill with the French Navy from Sept. 4-7, showcasing the growing emphasis on defense diplomacy and operational synergy between the two nations. The exercise, which took place following the port visit of the French Navy’s frigate FS Bretagne to Kota Kinabalu, underscored the commitment of both countries to enhancing their maritime and aerial capabilities in the region.
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Teledyne FLIR Defense delivers Star SAFIRE 380-HLD to JMSDF’s SH-60L helicopters
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced the delivery of its Star SAFIRE 380-HLD multi-spectral imaging systems to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The contract, valued at up to $20.8 million, will see the delivery of ten systems over the next three years.
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U.S. Navy had tried to acquire Greek F-16s for its adversary squadrons
The U.S. Navy has revealed for the first time its previously undisclosed attempt to acquire F-16 Fighting Falcons from Greece, as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize its adversary air capabilities. This revelation comes as the Navy Reserve welcomed its newest F-16 to the fleet on August 27, 2024, marking a crucial milestone in the Tactical Support Wing’s (TSW) long-term modernization strategy initiated in 2009.
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JS Chōkai will be the first to be fitted with Tomahawk cruise missiles
The Japanese government has announced plans to equip the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (MSDF) Aegis destroyer JS Chōkai with the capability to launch U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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