UK Joins International Maritime Security Mission in the Persian Gulf
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The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to freedom of navigation and safe passage through the Gulf by playing a leading role in a new international maritime security mission, announced today. The mission will see the Royal Navy working alongside the US navy to assure the security of merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. […]
Naval Ships Converge for Talisman Sabre ’19
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CORAL SEA: Seventeen ships from the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan sailed together in formation for a massive photo exercise July 10, to signify the beginning of naval maneuvers as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. This year’s Talisman Sabre is focused on defending the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea, air, space […]
MQ-8C Fire Scout achieves initial operational capability
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND: The Navy declared initial operational capability of the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter June 28 clearing the way for fleet operations and training. The MQ-8 Fire Scout is a sea-based, vertical lift unmanned system that is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, and precision targeting support for ground, air and sea […]
US sends Patriots, warship to Middle East amid Iran tensions
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DefenceTalkThe US government has approved the deployment of a Patriot missile defence battery and another warship to the Middle East amid increasing tensions between the US and Iran. The USS Arlington, which transports marines, amphibious vehicles, and rotary aircraft, will join the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, which already passed through Egypt’s Suez Canal […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-sends-patriots-warship-to-middle-east-amid-iran-tensions-72309/
US Navy’s version of F-35 jet ‘ready for combat’
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DefenceTalkThe US Navy’s version of the F-35 stealth fighter jet is “ready for combat,” officials said Thursday, marking another milestone in the development of the most expensive weapons program ever. “The F-35C is ready for operations, ready for combat and ready to win,” Vice Admiral DeWolfe Miller, who commands Naval Air Forces, said in a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navys-version-of-f-35-jet-ready-for-combat-72155/
Engineer warriors of the land and sea – A look back at RIMPAC 2018
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DefenceTalkMARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii: In today’s interconnected global arena, deployment readiness is contingent on Soldiers’ ability to work in partnership with other joint services and allied nations. In the summer of 2018, the Soldiers of 561st Engineer Construction Company (ECC), 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade trained alongside 1st Naval Construction Regiment (NCR) […]https://www.defencetalk.com/engineer-warriors-of-the-land-and-sea-a-look-back-at-rimpac-2018-72152/
US conducts latest South China Sea sail-by amid trade talks
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DefenceTalkA US Navy guided-missile destroyer today sailed near disputed islands in the South China Sea where Beijing has built military installations, as trade talks between the two countries kicked off. The US and its allies periodically send planes and warships through the area, which is claimed by China, to signal to Beijing their right under […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-conducts-latest-south-china-sea-sail-by-amid-trade-talks-72013/
US-Japan Advance New Amphibious Capability
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DefenceTalkThe amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) became the first U.S. Navy ship in the 7th Fleet to conduct amphibious operations with the newly established Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) troops and their equipment Oct. 2. JGSDF assault amphibious vehicles were recovered by Ashland Sailors and embarked […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-japan-advance-new-amphibious-capability-71888/
Wreckage found of WWII aircraft carrier USS Lexington
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DefenceTalkWreckage from the USS Lexington, a US aircraft carrier which sank during World War II, has been found in the Coral Sea, a search team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announced Monday. The wreckage was found Sunday by the team’s research vessel, the R/V Petrel, some 3,000 meters (two miles) below the surface more […]https://www.defencetalk.com/wreckage-found-of-wwii-aircraft-carrier-uss-lexington-71543/
BAE Systems to Provide U.S. Navy with Modernized Mk 45 Guns
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $46.8 million contract option to deliver four additional Mk 45 Naval Guns. The contract modification calls for upgrading existing guns to the Mod 4 configuration to increase the firepower and extend the range of the weapons. This modification to the initial 10-gun contract brings the full value […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-systems-to-provide-u-s-navy-with-modernized-mk-45-guns-71141/