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Lockheed Martin and Airbus have announced their selection of General Electric (GE) Aerospace’s CF6-80E1 propulsion system for the LMXT strategic tanker. The LMXT, based on Airbus’ A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), is Lockheed Martin’s proposed solution for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-135 recapitalization plan.
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The Philippines and Sweden have recently entered into an agreement that could lead to a significant deal involving the supply of Saab Gripen fighter aircraft to the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by Acting Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. and Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last week.
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Australia, the United States, and Ukraine are engaged in discussions regarding the potential deployment of 41 Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets to Kyiv, according to a new report by Australia Financial Review. This initiative aims to fulfill Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for fighter jets, diverting them from their planned fate of being scrapped.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman / Public domain
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In a swift response to a distress call from a merchant vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, United States and United Kingdom naval forces joined efforts to ensure the safety of the targeted ship. The incident, which took place on Jun. 4, involved Iranian fast-attack boats harassing the internationally flagged commercial vessel.
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In a significant move towards bolstering trilateral cooperation in the face of mounting military threats from North Korea. South Korea, the United States, and Japan have agreed to establish a system for sharing real-time missile warning data. The announcement, made on Jun. 3, marks a crucial step in enhancing regional security and deterring potential aggression.
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