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Mistral 3 missiles for Jose Rizal class frigates have been delivered to Philippines

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 by alert5

The Philippine Navy has taken delivery of a batch of Mistral 3 short-range air defence (SHORAD) missiles for the Jose Rizal class frigates.

Philippine Navy (PN), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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J-10 enters service with PLAAF Shijiazhuang Flight Academy

Posted on October 11, 2021October 10, 2021 by alert5

China announced recently that the Shijiazhuang Flight Academy has inducted the J-10 into service. The unit is in charge of training fighter and fighter-bomber pilots for the PLAAF.

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Australia cleared to buy 12 MH-60Rs

Posted on October 10, 2021October 9, 2021 by alert5

Australia has been given clearance by the Biden administration to purchase 12 MH-60R naval helicopters.

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)

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U.K. CSG to reach Singapore within the next 24 hours

Posted on October 10, 2021October 9, 2021 by alert5

The U.K. Carrier Strike Group carried out a passage exercise (PASSEX) with the Republic of Singapore Navy on Oct. 9 in the southern reaches of South China Sea.

Photo: Singapore Navy