The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) entered the second phase of its scheduled deployment Nov. 27, when the group crossed the international date line and entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR).
Kazakhstan receives first of six EC145
Eurocopter has delivered the first of six EC145s ordered to date by the Kazakh Ministries of Defense and Emergencies. A total of 45 of the helicopters are to be purchased.
YouTube: EMALS launches F-35C
U.S. Navy test pilot Lt. Chris Tabert became the first F-35C pilot to take off using the high-tech electromagnetic aircraft launch system on Nov. 18.
YouTube: RAF release dramatic ship rescue footage
Israeli defense companies lobbying for KAI T-50
Israeli defense companies are pushing for the government to buy KAI’s T-50 advanced trainer to replace the IAF’s aging fleet of A-4 Skyhawks as Seoul has promised to award large defense contracts in return.