Chinese Destroyer lases American aircraft over international waters

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft was lased by a Chinese Destroyer earlier this month.

US Marines order more Amphibious Combat Vehicles from BAE Systems

BAE Systems has received a $113.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps.

US Air Force and RAAF team up to support Australia wildfire relief

Australians have been battling devastating wildfires since September of last year.

Chinese military conducts drill near Taiwan

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army has launched joint drills featuring naval and air forces near the island of Taiwan.

Defence ministers agree to enhance NATO’s training mission in Iraq

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that Allied ministers had reaffirmed their support to Iraq and agreed in principle to enhance NATO's training mission.

Surveillance-ready King Air 350ERs start African maritime patrol duties

Two Beechcraft King Air 350ERs, which Leonardo delivered with built-in surveillance sensors and ATOS mission system, have flown their first missions with an African Navy.

Grey Wolf begins testing

Boeing's MH-139A Grey Wolf is a multi-mission helicopter based on the commercial AW139 helicopter.

Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose in Gulf drugs bust

Sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Montrose bagged more than a tonne of cannabis in the Persian Gulf, say the Royal Navy.

Russia to sign contract for upgraded Su-34 jets

Russia’s Defense Ministry plans to sign a new contract in the summer for the delivery of several dozen Sukhoi Su-34 bombers, according to local media.

US Air Force considering retiring 17 B-1 bombers

The US Air Force say that continuous bomber support operations over the last 20 years have taken a toll on the B-1 airframe structure due to "overuse in a manner not commensurate with its planned design".

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