Aviation News
Kyodo says Japan has decided to accelerate the study of deploying the Aegis Ashore missile defense system in the country.
By Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Complex Romania) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Continue reading “Japan’s preference now is to go Aegis Ashore route”
Two years ago, Georgia placed an order for air defense radars and a VL MICA short-range surface-to-air missile system battery with France, till now, the package is yet to be delivered.
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Continue reading “Internal politics might be delaying the delivery of air defense system to Georgia”
Some Japanese defense officials are worried that the high maintenance costs for U.S.-made military aircraft are going to hurt the country’s security capabilities.
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Continue reading “Japan expected to spend $771 million each year maintaining its new military aircraft”
Greece has requested for the transfer of five CH-47Ds from the U.S. Army inventory. The sale is estimated at $80 million.
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The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on the potential sale of four Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to New Zealand on Apr. 27.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Hammond [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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