The U.S. Navy has approached Raytheon with an urgent requirement for a Block III version of the AIM-9X.
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Category: Navy
Kamov developing naval Ka-52
The naval Ka-52K being develop by Kamov will have a different set of weapon systems more suited for the naval environment.
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Liaoning’s J-15s carried out first carrier-ops for 2013
J-15s from aircraft carrier Liaoning carried out launch and recovery operations for the first time this year.
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MV-22s deploy on USS Bonhomme Richard
Four MV-22s from VMM-263 are now embarked on board USS Bonhomme Richard for their maiden Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) deployment.
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FLASH SONICS sonar enters service with French Navy NH90
During a three-month long deployment on board FS Aquitaine, the French Navy’s 33F Squadron had an opportunity to experience the operational capabilities of the FLASH SONICS sonar system.
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