Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post reported that Varyag will officially join the People’s Liberation Army Navy fleet on Oct. 1.
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RSAF helicopter training agreement in Australia up for review
An agreement for the RSAF to operate a helicopter training detachment in southern Queensland will expire this December and it is likely to be extended for another 15 years.
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RAAF KC-30A on first multi-national exercise
The Royal Australian Air Force’s KC-30A is taking part in its first multi-national exercise at RAAF Base Townsville for Exercise Pitch Black 12.
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Pentagon starts search for Air Force Once, Marine One replacements
A new Air Force One and Marine One will be inducted into service after 2020. Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition Frank Kendall has signed an “acquisition decision” memo to kick start the process.
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USS Bonhomme Richard starts first patrol as forward deployed amphibious assault ship
USS Bonhomme Richard left Sasebo, Japan on Aug. 10 to begin its first patrol as the U.S. Navy’s only permanently forward deployed amphibious assault ship.
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