German magazine Spiegel reported that two shipments of military engines from Russia to Algeria and India have been confiscated.
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Category: Navy
Future American drones need more autonomy, better data links
At the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) in Las Vegas last week, most speakers from the U.S. military dwell on two topics, better data links and more autonomy for drones.
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Varyag likely to be inducted into service on Oct. 1
Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post reported that Varyag will officially join the People’s Liberation Army Navy fleet on Oct. 1.
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USS Bonhomme Richard starts first patrol as forward deployed amphibious assault ship
USS Bonhomme Richard left Sasebo, Japan on Aug. 10 to begin its first patrol as the U.S. Navy’s only permanently forward deployed amphibious assault ship.
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Indian Navy issues tender for 56 naval helicopters
The Indian Navy has issued a tender to buy 56 naval helicopters to replace its Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.
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