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Defence Geopolitics

Majestic F/A-18 Super Hornets Take to the Eastern Mediterranean Skies

High above the vast expanse of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, a squadron of F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 soars in a mesmerizing formation. Their synchronized flight, a breathtaking spectacle, epitomizes the prowess of naval aviation and the might of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the U.S. Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier.

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Defence Geopolitics

Carrier Strike Group 2: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Sets Sail on Scheduled Deployment

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), known as IKE, embarked on its scheduled deployment on October 14. This strike group is en route to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, where it will engage with allies and partners in support of maritime statecraft. This endeavor encompasses naval diplomacy and national efforts to bolster U.S. and allied maritime power.

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Defence

Lockheed Martin Secures Contract for Spanish Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters

Lockheed Martin, a global aerospace and defense technology company, has recently been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy to manufacture eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Spanish Navy (Armada). These state-of-the-art aircraft, equipped with advanced mission systems and sensors for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, are set to bolster the maritime capabilities of the Spanish Navy significantly. This marks a substantial upgrade from their existing SH-60B Seahawk fleet.

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Defence

Airbus A330 and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15 Achieve Milestone in Automatic Air-to-Air Refuelling Tests

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Airbus and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) have achieved a significant milestone in the automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) field. The successful test campaign featured the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) and the RSAF’s F-15 fighter, paving the way for its anticipated certification in the first half of 2024.

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Defence

Boeing and Nammo Break Records in Ramjet Artillery Projectile Test

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Nammo have recently achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new record for the longest indirect fire test of a ramjet-powered artillery projectile. This achievement, realized in collaboration with officials from the U.S. Army, involved the firing of a Ramjet 155 munition from a 58-caliber Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The groundbreaking test serves as a significant milestone in advancing the development of the Army’s highest modernization priority, Long Range Precision Fires.