The Russian defense ministry has ordered 20 MiG-29K and four MiG-29KUB carrier-borne fighters. Delivery will start next year.
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Category: Navy
ONR starts testing BAE Systems’ railgun
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has started a two-month test of a prototype electromagnetic railgun made by BAE Systems.
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Varyag gets J-15 on flight deck
A J-15 has been spotted on the flight deck of Varyag but it looks like the plane is a full-size replica instead of the real thing. Also on board is a Z-8.
Why Japan is seeking the KC-130R
Update: Apparently, the KC-130R was bought to replace the JMSDF’s fleet of aging YS-11M. The in-flight refueling capability will be removed.
In case you are wondering why Japan wants to buy the KC-130R, it may be because there is a requirement to provide aerial refueling for the JASDF UH-60Js.
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Naval Tejas to make maiden flight next month
The naval version of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft will be making its maiden flight next month and the Indian defense ministry has strongly supported the program by ordering another eight “Limited Series Production” aircraft.
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