Northrop Grumman has delivered the first of four AQS-24A airborne mine-hunting vehicles to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for deployment on Japan’s new MCH-101 helicopter platform.
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Thales to supply sonobuoy processors to Romanian Navy
Romanian helicopter manufacturer IAR Brasov has chosen Thales to supply TMS 2000 sonobuoy processors to equip IAR-330 Puma helicopters operated by the Romanian Navy.
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Photo: MV-22 lands on JS Hyuga
A MV-22 has landed for the first time on JMSDF helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) during amphibious exercise Dawn Blitz.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Molly A. Evans
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South Korea to arm destroyers with SM-6 from 2016
Starting from 2016, South Korea will arm its Aegis destroyers with SM-6 missiles. This will form Seoul’s plan to build up its Korea Air and Missile Defense System (KAMD).
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U.S. Navy wants “Aerial Target System to Simulate Subsonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile”
The U.S. Navy has posted a request on the FBO website for an “Aerial Target System to Simulate Subsonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles.”
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