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US Navy Chooses E-130J to Replace E-6B Fleet

The US Navy has announced the selection of Lockheed Martin’s C-130J-based E-130J platform to replace its aging fleet of E-6B Mercury jets, marking a significant upgrade in nuclear missile command and control capabilities.

2024-10-21T14:56:12.391742-07:00

The Aviationist

US F-35B Completes First Landing on Japan's JS Kaga

2024-10-21T04:16:51.131880-07:00

Royal Aeronautical Society

Windracers' ULTRA UAV Expands Capabilities from Carriers to Antarctica

2024-10-18T01:20:13.163616-07:00

edrmagazine.eu

GE's LM2500 Engines to Equip Indian Navy's Missile Vessels

2024-10-17T07:10:48.875482-07:00

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FlightGlobal

US Navy Chooses E-130J to Replace E-6B Fleet The US Navy has announced the selection of Lockheed Martin’s C-130J-based E-130J platform to replace its aging fleet of E-6B Mercury jets, marking a significant upgrade in nuclear missile command and control capabilities.

2024-10-21T14:56:12.391742-07:00

US Navy Chooses E-130J to Replace E-6B Fleet

The Aviationist

US F-35B Completes First Landing on Japan's JS Kaga The US F-35B STOVL fighter jet successfully completed its inaugural landing on Japan's multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga on October 20, 2024, off Southern California. This milestone marks increased defense collaboration between the US and Japan, testing Kaga's capability to operate as an aircraft carrier.

2024-10-21T04:16:51.131880-07:00

US F-35B Completes First Landing on Japan's JS Kaga

The Aviationist

Nebraska Air National Guard Debuts WWII-Themed KC-135 Stratotanker At 102, retired Capt. Jim Kunkle, a WWII P-38 pilot, was honored by the Nebraska Air National Guard with a KC-135R Stratotanker painted in his squadron's wartime colors. The jet will remain in its heritage scheme until 2025.

2024-10-18T07:01:41.795390-07:00

Nebraska Air National Guard Debuts WWII-Themed KC-135 Stratotanker

The Aviationist

Royal Navy Showcases F-35Bs with HMS Prince of Wales in Exercise Strike Warrior 24 The Royal Navy launches Exercise Strike Warrior 24 with impressive images of HMS Prince of Wales and F-35Bs. This exercise emphasizes operational readiness and showcases the integration of naval aviation capabilities, strengthening defense cooperation among participating forces.

2024-10-18T04:46:33.526144-07:00

Royal Navy Showcases F-35Bs with HMS Prince of Wales in Exercise Strike Warrior 24

Royal Aeronautical Society

Windracers' ULTRA UAV Expands Capabilities from Carriers to Antarctica Windracers' ULTRA unmanned aerial vehicles are advancing operational versatility by performing diverse functions such as mail delivery to aircraft carriers and environmental monitoring in the Antarctic, ultimately redefining UAV applications in challenging environments.

2024-10-18T01:20:13.163616-07:00

Windracers' ULTRA UAV Expands Capabilities from Carriers to Antarctica

UK Defence Journal

NATO Warships Assemble Off UK Coast A formidable assembly of NATO naval power, including aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and frigates, is strategically positioned off the coast of the United Kingdom, showcasing a significant maritime presence in the region.

2024-10-17T15:28:47.623083-07:00

NATO Warships Assemble Off UK Coast

The War Zone

US Army Evaluates Replacement for CH-47 Chinook in FVL Initiative The U.S. Army is examining requirements for a new heavy-lift helicopter as part of its Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program. This initiative aims to modernize the Army's rotorcraft fleet, with the CH-47 Chinook replacement being a crucial component under consideration.

2024-10-17T13:36:16.130344-07:00

US Army Evaluates Replacement for CH-47 Chinook in FVL Initiative

edrmagazine.eu

GE's LM2500 Engines to Equip Indian Navy's Missile Vessels GE Aerospace will supply six LM2500 marine gas turbine engine kits for assembly and testing by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bangalore. These engines will power the Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessels built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, enhancing India's maritime defense capabilities.

2024-10-17T07:10:48.875482-07:00

GE's LM2500 Engines to Equip Indian Navy's Missile Vessels

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