The Israeli Navy is assuming that the Hezbollah has managed to arm itself with the Yakhont anti-ship missile and is taking appropriate steps to defend against the threat.
Category: Navy
Pentagon officially announced plans to retire A-10, U-2
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gave an outline of the major cuts expected in the next defense budget at the Pentagon on Feb. 25.
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Republic of Korea Navy orders 9 Phalanx Block 1B CIWS
South Korea has ordered nine Phalanx Block 1B Close-In Weapon Systems for its FFX Batch II frigate-class ships and AOE II-class fast combat support ships.
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Sea Dragon helicopter: Troubled past, uncertain future
Mike Hixenbaugh of The Virginian-Pilot has a nice piece on the troubles facing the MH-53E Sea Dragon community right now.
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Queen Elizabeth II to launch HMS Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II will launch aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth at Rosyth dockyard on Jul. 4.