PMA-213 has completed development testing of the IFF Mode 5 equipment, also known as RT-1763C/APX-111(V) Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT).
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Photo: U.S. Navy
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Category: Navy
VFA-97 will be the first F-35C fighter squadron
The U.S. Navy has decided to let VFA-97 be the first operational fighter squadron to transition to the F-35C.
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AIM-120D deployed by U.S. Navy to Pacific?
Last month, it was reported here that the U.S. Navy plans to deploy the AIM-120D later this year. However, a photo taken at Atsugi, Japan seems to show a CATM-120D on a VFA-195 F/A-18E on May 5.
Photo: @vx51
Update
A new enlarged photo from @vx51 confirmed its a CATM-120D.
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Overhauled Ka-31s delivered to Indian Navy
The first two Kamov Ka-31 AEW helicopters for the Indian Navy has been overhauled in Russia and redelivered back the customer by Russian Helicopters.
Photo: Russian Helicopters
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France may scuttle Russia’s 2 Mistral-class LHDs
French daily Le Figaro reported that Paris may consider scuttling the two Mistral-class LHDs that were ordered by Russia.
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