Website of the Chinese Ministry of Defense has confirmed that jets are doing touch-and-go on the flight deck of aircraft carrier Liaoning.
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Category: Navy
Photo: First flight of Shenyang J-15S twin-seat carrier-borne fighter
Shenyang’s new J-15S tandem seat carrier-borne fighter made its maiden flight today at 0955. The aircraft flew four orbits around the airfield solo before landing at 1006.
MiG-29K/KUB complete sea trials
RAC MiG has completed sea trials of its MiG-29K/KUB for the Indian Navy.
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Photo: Tandem seat J-15
Russia may deploy Il-38 in Djibouti
Russia wants to deploy two Il-38 naval reconnaissance planes at the French base in Djibouti for anti-piracy missions in the Gulf of Aden.
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