The JMSDF has released pictures showing three unmanned helicopters on the flight deck of a Chinese frigate that was transitioning the strait of Osumi with other warships.
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South Korea seeks eight MH-60Rs
The U.S. Congress has been notified by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency of a potential sale of eight MH-60R naval helicopters to South Korea.
Singapore unveils its ScanEagle UAV on board Victory-class missile corvette
Singapore has joined other navies in operating the ScanEagle UAV on board its warships. Minister for Defense Dr Ng Eng Hen officially unveil the new equipment on board the RSN’s Victory-class missile corvette during a visit on May. 15.
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Italian Air Force, Navy could operated pooled fleet of F-35Bs
The Italian Air Force and Navy may have to share their F-35Bs with each other due to Rome’s decision to cut the planned fleet from 131 to 90 jets.
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EU attacks Somali pirate base
The European Union says maritime aircraft and attack helicopters from its naval force off the coast of Somalia have carried out its first air strikes against pirate targets on shore.
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