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Clear rendering of South Korea’s light aircraft carrier

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by alert5

A much clearer rendering of South Korea’s light aircraft carrier has been distributed to the local media and the ship’s main features can be seen clearly.

Graphic: South Korea Ministry of Defense

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India to stop import of 101 defense items

Posted on August 11, 2020 by alert5

India on Aug. 9 announced a list of 101 defense items that cannot be imported into the country over the next five years.

By Nisarg Vyas [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

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NGJ-MB flew for first time last week

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by alert5

The Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) flew for the first time on Aug. 7 under the right wing of a EA-18G from VX-23.

Photo: U.S. Navy

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HH-60W Jolly Green II’s first aerial refueling

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by alert5

The HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter carried out its first aerial refueling on Aug. 5 by connecting with a HC-130J tanker over southern Alabama.

An HH-60W Jolly Green II connected with a HC-130J tanker for its first ever aerial refueling over southern Alabama Aug. 5, 2020. The Air Force’s new combat search and rescue helicopter is currently undergoing developmental and operational testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tristan McIntire)

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Yokota-based CV-22 in Philippine Sea to train aboard USS America

Posted on August 11, 2020 by alert5