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US Bolsters Airpower with Tankers to Europe, Nimitz Carrier Redeploys to Middle East

In recent days, the U.S. Air Force has dispatched multiple aerial refueling tankers from US bases to Europe, while the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is rerouted from the Asia-Pacific to the Middle East, signaling Washington’s intent to strengthen its defensive posture amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions.

2025-06-16T10:30:02.064471-07:00

Nikkei Asia

China Runs Dual Aircraft Carrier Operations in Western Pacific for First Time

2025-06-09T10:43:57.179247-07:00

Breaking Defense

Saab and General Atomics to Field Uncrewed AEW on MQ-9B in 2026

2025-06-15T21:12:03.414067-07:00

english.kyodonews.net

Chinese Jets Shadow Japanese Patrol in 45-Metre Near Miss Over Pacific

2025-06-11T08:12:00.446860-07:00

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DefenseNews.com

Stealth Fighter Mock-Up Emerges at China’s Carrier Test Facility The mock-up surfaced at a new naval aviation testing site near Wuhan’s flight test range, signaling China’s ambition to integrate stealth fighters into its emerging carrier fleet. Such a development could accelerate the PLAN’s carrier air wing capability and reshape naval air power balance in the Western Pacific.

2025-06-22T03:59:26.702577-07:00

Stealth Fighter Mock-Up Emerges at China’s Carrier Test Facility

USNI News

USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to Deploy to Europe Amid Israel-Iran Tensions On Tuesday, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), accompanied by five guided-missile destroyers and Carrier Air Wing 8, will sail from Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment to U.S. European Command’s 6th Fleet. The move positions a third carrier strike group closer to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

2025-06-20T08:59:38.629075-07:00

USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to Deploy to Europe Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

Yonhap News Agency

South Korea Naval Chief Eyes Drone-Integrated Aircraft Carrier South Korea’s Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Yoon Young-ha said Tuesday he expects the ROK Navy’s next aircraft carrier to deploy unmanned aerial and surface systems for ISR, electronic warfare and strike missions — marking a strategic pivot from a purely manned CVX design.

2025-06-16T23:50:29.185876-07:00

South Korea Naval Chief Eyes Drone-Integrated Aircraft Carrier

South China Morning Post

China’s Fujian Carrier May Imminently Enter Service, Analysts Say Images circulating on social media show China’s Fujian aircraft carrier operating with its flight deck markings in place, hinting at imminent commissioning, according to a military analyst. The vessel, China’s first domestically designed carrier, appears to have concluded sea trials and may enter service in coming weeks.

2025-06-16T20:15:14.863546-07:00

China’s Fujian Carrier May Imminently Enter Service, Analysts Say

Politico

US Bolsters Airpower with Tankers to Europe, Nimitz Carrier Redeploys to Middle East In recent days, the U.S. Air Force has dispatched multiple aerial refueling tankers from US bases to Europe, while the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is rerouted from the Asia-Pacific to the Middle East, signaling Washington’s intent to strengthen its defensive posture amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions.

2025-06-16T10:30:02.064471-07:00

US Bolsters Airpower with Tankers to Europe, Nimitz Carrier Redeploys to Middle East

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US Carrier USS Nimitz Redeploys West from South China Sea Amid Middle East Tensions The U.S. Navy’s USS Nimitz exited the South China Sea on Monday, heading west toward the Middle East, according to MarineTraffic data. The redeployment follows a reception in Vietnam and aligns with Washington’s dual-carrier deterrence posture against Houthi missile and drone threats in the Red Sea.

2025-06-15T23:06:38.730280-07:00

US Carrier USS Nimitz Redeploys West from South China Sea Amid Middle East Tensions

Breaking Defense

Saab and General Atomics to Field Uncrewed AEW on MQ-9B in 2026 Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will integrate an airborne early warning radar onto GA-ASI’s MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft family—including SkyGuardian, SeaGuardian, Protector and the new STOL model—in a program set to fly in 2026, filling a gap as momentum for a crewed E-3 Sentry replacement fades.

2025-06-15T21:12:03.414067-07:00

Saab and General Atomics to Field Uncrewed AEW on MQ-9B in 2026

South China Morning Post

Manila Urged to Exercise Caution as Chinese Carriers Expand Pacific Presence China has deployed one of its carriers into the wider Pacific, triggering calls for Manila to remain vigilant to safeguard regional stability. Analysts warn that while Beijing’s blue-water push signals growing naval reach, the Philippines must strike a delicate balance to avoid unintended escalation in contested waters.

2025-06-13T23:35:07.248943-07:00

Manila Urged to Exercise Caution as Chinese Carriers Expand Pacific Presence

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