News report from Japan said the Ministry of Defense is studying the option of buying unmanned aircraft for Japanese warships.
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USMC flew first F-35 STOVL mission at Eglin
VMFAT-501 has flown its first short take-off and vertical landing mission at Eglin Air Force Base Oct. 24.
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E-2D directed simulated JSOW C-1 to target
During Exercise Trident Warrior in July, a E-2D successfully directed a simulated JSOW C-1 to its target.
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South Korea plans to buy retired S-3s, building light aircraft carriers
The South Korean Navy has an ambitious plan to buy 18 retired USN S-3s and operate two light aircraft carriers by 2036.
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Japan to deploy Type 88 anti-ship missile to Ishigaki island
Japan will deploy its Type 88 land-based anti-ship missile to Ishigaki island in Okinawa prefecture next month.
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