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
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
Japan is keen to join the NATO SEASPARROW Surface Missile System Project as a full consortium member, Reuters reported.
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U.S. Navy to keep X-47B in “flyable standby status”
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.
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Indian Navy ready to exercise option for 4 more P-8Is
The Indian Navy has decided to exercise the option for four more Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft and soon submit the proposal for approval.
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