Aviation News
The MQ-8B Fire Scout on board USS Simpson has flown its first solo mission on Mar. 7. This is the first time the Fire Scout has gone to sea on board a Navy ship without a manned helicopter accompanying.
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Four major U.S. military bases in Japan — Yokosuka Naval Base, Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Camp Zama and Yokota Air Base — are sitting atop earthquake fault lines.
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The Israeli air force and navy have decided to extend the service life of their Israel Aerospace Industries Westwind 1124 maritime patrol aircraft.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of retired Capt. Caroll “Lex” LeFon. LeFon is better known as military blogger Neptunus Lex.
Continue reading “Goodbye Neptunus Lex”
PLA Navy’s deputy chief Xu Hong Meng told reporters during the annual session of China’s parliament that Varyag is expected to enter service this year.
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