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Turkey and Spain negotiate swapping A400M with Hürjet

Posted on August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 by alert5

In a significant development for both nations’ defense sectors, Turkey and Spain are in advanced talks over a potential military aircraft exchange. The deal, valued at approximately $793 million, could see Turkey acquiring six Airbus A400M military transport jets from Spain in exchange for 24 Turkey’s domestically produced Hürjet training aircraft.

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U.S. and Italian Navies complete landmark Multi-Large Deck Event in Indo-Pacific

Posted on August 11, 2024 by alert5

The U.S. Navy’s Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and the Italian Navy’s Cavour Carrier Strike Group have successfully concluded the first-ever bilateral Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) in the Indo-Pacific region on August 9. This groundbreaking exercise brought together over 7,500 personnel from both navies, showcasing advanced maritime integration and combat readiness.

240809-N-NH911-1219 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 9, 2024) Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and Cavour Carrier Strike Group sail in formation. The United States Navy and the Italian Navy held the first-ever bilateral Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) in the Indo-Pacific. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daniel Kimmelman)

AUSMIN 2024: U.S.-Australia alliance bolsters regional defense capabilities

Posted on August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 by alert5

The 2024 Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) have yielded significant outcomes across multiple domains, reinforcing the allies’ commitment to Indo-Pacific security and global stability. Key points from the ministerial statement include enhanced force posture cooperation, advanced defense capabilities development, strengthened regional security integration, and joint efforts on climate action and economic resilience.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles participate in the 34th Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Aug. 6, 2024. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

South Korean Navy to receive first MH-60R Seahawks in December

Posted on August 8, 2024 by alert5

South Korea is set to receive its first batch of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin Corp. by the end of this year, significantly bolstering its anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The South Korean Navy revealed this on Aug. 7.

211217-N-HH215-1323 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2021) An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 flies over the Indian Ocean during a bilateral training exercise with the Royal Australian Air Force, Dec. 17, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and elements of the Royal Australian Navy and Air Force are conducting a bilateral training exercise to test and refine warfighting capabilities in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler R. Fraser)

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Italian Air Force Eurofighter crashes during Pitch Black 2024, pilot safe

Posted on July 24, 2024 by alert5

In a developing story, an Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet has crashed in the Douglas Daly region, approximately halfway between Daly River Mission Airport (YDMN) and Anson Bay, south of the Daly River, during Exercise Pitch Black 2024. The information is according to a social media post by Darwin Aircraft Movements.

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