U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said during a visit to Jacksonville, Florida that moving an aircraft carrier to Naval Station Mayport has only been deferred and not canceled.
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Russia buys 20 MiG-29K and four MiG-29KUB
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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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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