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Lockheed Martin gets $447 million contract to produce 12 MH-60Rs for South Korea

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 by alert5

The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a $447 million contract to 12 MH-60R naval helicopters for South Korea.

181226-N-IA905-1004 (Dec. 26, 2018) An infographic created about the MH-60R Sea Hawk Helicopter. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Morgan K. Nall)

North Korea’s new target ship

Posted on April 14, 2021 by alert5

North Korea has built a new target ship, according to the folks over at Arms Control Wonk.

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Palau invites Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group to visit island

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 by alert5

Palau’s President Surangel Whipps told British newspaper The Telegraph that his island welcomes the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group to visit during its deployment to Indo-Pacific later this year.

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USS Nimitz wins Battle “E”

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by alert5

USS Nimitz (CVN 68) has been declared as the winner of the CY2020 Aircraft Carrier Battle Effectiveness (Battle “E”) award.

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) cruises in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Nimitz is underway hosting friends and family day, an event where nearly 400 civilian guests joined the ship’s crew for a special one day underway. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington/Released)

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USS Mustin shadows Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning

Posted on April 11, 2021 by alert5