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Brazilian Navy Signs Contract for Lynx Mk21A Upgrade
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Brazilian Navy’s Naval Aviation has signed a contract for a major midlife upgrade...
China fears spur Philippine naval upgrade
As fears grow that China is on an aggressive South China Sea territorial grab, a sleepy Philippine village is being...
Fire Scout UAV, Seahawk Tested on LCS 1
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) and the U.S. Navy successfully flew the unmanned MQ-8B Fire Scout simultaneously with the MH-60R Sea...
Japan, Australia eye submarine deal and closer military ties
A huge submarine deal is on the table this week when Japan and Australia meet to shore up their military...
China to join US-led naval drill for first time: PLA
China has confirmed it will participate in a major US-organized naval drill for the first time, official media said Monday,...
Boosting Australia’s Maritime Capabilities
The Minister for Defence David Johnston today announced the first set of key initiatives in the Abbott Government’s long-term strategic...
Mine Countermeasures Ship Replacements Depart for Japan
The Avenger class mine countermeasure ships USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and USS Chief (MCM 14) were loaded onto the ocean-going...
USS Ross to be Forward Deployed to Rota, Spain
USS Ross (DDG 71) departed its Norfolk homeport June 3 on her way to Rota, Spain, as the second of...
NATO to Extend NATO’s Counter-Piracy Mission Until 2016
NATO Defence Ministers on Tuesday (3 June) decided to extend NATO’s counter-piracy operation Ocean Shield until the end of 2016....
Brazil builds nuclear submarine to patrol offshore oil
Brazil is building five submarines to patrol its massive coast, including one powered by an atomic reactor that would put...
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