Sinking of warship a ‘big blow’ to Russian fleet: Pentagon
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DefenceTalkThe sinking of the warship Moskva on Thursday after it was engulfed in an inferno was a “big blow” to Russia’s naval strength in the Black Sea, the Pentagon said Thursday. The guided missile cruiser sank in rough seas after being damaged by fire during Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, Moscow’s defense ministry said. But […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sinking-of-warship-a-big-blow-to-russian-fleet-pentagon-78696/
Soldiers from 14 nations to take part in Indonesian-US war games
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DefenceTalkThe annual military exercises between Indonesian and US armies will include more than a dozen countries this year, officials said Sunday, as tensions with China continue to spike in the region. The “Garuda Shield” joint training will see militaries from 14 countries — including Britain, Australia and Japan — participate in ground drills and beach-landing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/soldiers-from-14-nations-to-take-part-in-indonesian-us-war-games-78665/
Axed French submarines deal to cost Australia up to $5.5 billion
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DefenceTalkAustralia will be forced to pay up to Aus$5.5 billion (US$4.1 billion) to exit a submarine deal with France in favor of acquiring nuclear-powered US or British models, officials admitted Friday. Last year Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison tore up a submarine deal with France’s Naval Group, instead opting for nuclear-powered alternatives as part of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/axed-french-submarines-deal-to-cost-australia-up-to-5-5-billion-78568/
US Navy EA-18G ‘Growler’ Aircraft Headed to Germany to Support Deterrence Mission
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DefenceTalkSix U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington State are on their way to Europe and are expected to arrive today in Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said. “This is in order to bolster readiness, enhance NATO’s collective defense posture and further increase […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-ea-18g-growler-aircraft-headed-to-germany-to-support-deterrence-mission-78526/
Leonardo to Enhance Naval Surveillance of Qatar
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DefenceTalkLeonardo will develop a Naval Operation Centre for coordinating operations at sea. The agreement falls in the framework of current MBDA programs and activities in the Country Technologies for a full at sea situational awareness, covering all spectrum of security, to support decisions and enhance cooperation with national agencies With a strong presence onsite, which […]https://www.defencetalk.com/leonardo-to-enhance-naval-surveillance-of-qatar-78489/
Chinese, US warships sailed through Taiwan Strait before Biden-Xi talks
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DefenceTalkChinese and US warships sailed through the flashpoint Taiwan Strait on Friday, Taiwanese and US officials said, shortly before China’s Xi Jinping issued a warning to Joe Biden that ties could suffer if there is a “mishandling” of the island’s status. The two warships sailed through the strait — which separates China from Taiwan — […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-aircraft-carrier-sails-through-taiwan-strait-ahead-of-biden-xi-talks-78451/
Australia plans to host US, UK nuclear submarines
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DefenceTalkAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Tuesday his government is readying the country’s ports to host nuclear-powered submarines from Britain and the United States. Morrison said his defence department would determine what was needed “to support the more frequent presence” of nuclear-powered submarines from the two ally nations. The move could provide the two nuclear […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-plans-to-host-us-uk-nuclear-submarines-78417/
Northrop Grumman to Modernize US Navy E-6B Mercury Aircraft
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DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced it was recently awarded the Integrated Modification and Maintenance Contract for the U.S. Navy’s E-6B Mercury platform, a derivative of the commercial Boeing 707 aircraft. The work will be performed at Northrop Grumman’s Aircraft Maintenance and Fabrication Center in Lake Charles. “We are laser focused on providing the most […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-grumman-to-modernize-us-navy-e-6b-mercury-aircraft-78319/
US Navy to demo new MQ-8 Fire Scout mine countermeasure system
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DefenceTalkNaval Air Station Patuxent River: The Navy is working to develop a new mine countermeasure (MCM) sensor suite for the MQ-8C Fire Scout that that will enable the unmanned helicopter to detect and localize mines and obstacles on land and at-sea. The Fire Scout program office, in conjunction with the Office of Naval Research (ONR), […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-to-demo-new-mq-8-fire-scout-mine-countermeasure-system-78287/
US Navy Destroyers Participate in NATO Exercise Dynamic Guard
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DefenceTalkGuided-missile destroyers USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) participated in NATO exercise Dynamic Guard 22-01, Feb. 22-25. Dynamic Guard, hosted by Norway, is a bi-annual, multi-national NATO electronic warfare exercise series designed to provide tactical training for the NATO Response Force and NATO national units. The exercise is led by […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-destroyers-participate-in-nato-exercise-dynamic-guard-78261/