Despite having a full-length flight deck and the ability to support the F-35B, Tokyo insists that JDS Izumo is not an aircraft carrier.
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Category: Navy
South Korea to arm Wildcat with Spike
When the Republic of Korea Navy takes delivery of its AW159 Wildcat helicopters next year, the maritime helicopters will be armed with the Israeli Spike missile.
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VAW-125 safe for flight with E-2D
VAW-125, the U.S. Navy’s first operational E-2D squadron, was recently declared safe for flight.
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US-2 not a priority for India
The Hindu reported that India is not giving any priority to purchase US-2 amphibious aircraft from Japan.
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Photo: USS Harry S. Truman sailing alongside FS Charles de Gaulle
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor M. DiMartino
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