Aviation News
The Philippines is looking at Italy to meet its requirement for frigates armed with surface-to-air missiles. The country recently signed a five-year contract with Rome to fast tract the procurement of military equipment.
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The Russian Western Military Region said INS Vikramaditya will participate in the Russian Navy Day parade on Jul. 29 in Severomorsk.
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The Center of Strategic and International Studies submitted a report commissioned by the U.S. Congress on the defense posture in the Pacific. The study suggest adding submarines, bombers and missile defense systems to Guam.
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China and Indonesia have started talks on producing the C-705 anti-ship missile locally.
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A closeup photo of the Chinese Hawkeye AEW&C has been posted online. The plane’s designation is JZY-01 or JianZaiYun-01. The literal translation means carrier-borne transport zero one.
