Aviation News
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence signed a contract on May 21 with MBDA for the provision of Sea Ceptor for the Local Area Air Defence element of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s ANZAC Frigate Systems Upgrade (FSU) project
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A South Korean defense ministry spokesperson clarified that Seoul is not seeking to arm its warships with the SM-3 missile interceptor.
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Two crew members on board a U.S. Navy MH-60S on USS William P. Lawrence were killed when their helicopter was swept overboard by waves last September in the Red Sea. The investigation board blamed the commanding officer of the warship for the accident.
Continue reading “CO of DDG-110 responsible for fatal MH-60S accident”
U.S. President Obama signed a pair of bills May 23 awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Doolittle Raiders and the American Fighter Aces.
Speaking at the Defense Working Group breakfast on May 21, Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert said his service is working to integrate the Naval Integrated Fire Control–Counter Air Capability-Based System with the Air Force’s own tactical network.
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