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Some sections of HMS Queen Elizabeth need to be repainted

Posted on July 11, 2015July 11, 2015 by alert5

Contaminants got mixed with the topcoat of British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and the ship has to get a fresh coast of paint to prevent corrosion in the future.

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Last RAF Merlins transferred to 845 Naval Air Squadron

Posted on July 11, 2015July 11, 2015 by alert5

A ceremonial parade was held at RAF Benson on Jul. 9 to mark the hand over of the last Merlin helicopter to 845 Naval Air Squadron.

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Australia abandons plan to fly F-35B from its warships

Posted on July 10, 2015July 10, 2015 by alert5

A plan by Australi to buy the F-35B and fly them from its amphibious ships is off the table.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Japan seeking to become full member of NATO SEASPARROW project

Posted on July 10, 2015July 10, 2015 by alert5

Japan is keen to join the NATO SEASPARROW Surface Missile System Project as a full consortium member, Reuters reported.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. Navy to keep X-47B in “flyable standby status”

Posted on July 9, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. Navy has decided against sending the two X-47Bs to museums and will keep them in “flyable standby status” for another five months.

By U.S. Air Force/Bobbi Zapka [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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