Ukrainian jet engine manufacturer, Motor Sich, has refuted an article published by The Washington Times on the former’s export of its AI-222 turbofan engine to China.
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RoKN initiates study to convert Dokdo-class LPHs for F-35B ops
South Korea has taken another step towards converting its Dokdo-class amphibious assault ships into F-35B carriers by initiating a study on how to convert the ships.
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Night Stalkers’ MH-60 crashes in Iraq; one U.S. service member killed
A MH-60 flown by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment – Night Stalkers – has crashed in Iraq on Aug. 19 after conducting a partnered small-scale raid on Islamic State militants.
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Su-57 with external targeting pod
A Su-57 prototype #055 was seen carrying a 101KS-N targeting pod mounted on the port-side engine nacelle during a flyover to mark the 65th anniversary of the Lukhovitsky aviation plant on Aug. 17.
India has inducted the B-05 SLBM into service
The New Indian Express reports that the Indian Navy has inducted the short-range B-05 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) into service.
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