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Guided missile destroyer Jinan and frigate Changzhou of Chinese Navy conduct naval exercise in the East China Sea

According to pictures released by the Chinese Ministry of Defense on January 28, 2021, the guided-missile frigate Changzhou (549) and the guided-missile destroyer Jinan (152) of the Chinese Navy attached to a destroyer flotilla of the Chinese Navy...

Chinese PLA holds naval drills in three maritime areas

According to information published by Global Times on March 16, 2021, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently held combat-oriented naval exercises featuring different types of warships in three major sea areas, at a time when the US...

US Navy MH-60S naval helicopters of Sea Combat Squadron 4 conduct live firing exercise

The U.S. Navy has announced via its Twitter account on April 16, 2021, that MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters, with the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 4, conduct a live-fire training exercise near Naval Air Station Fallon in Nevada.

Boeing's HAAWC reaches initial operational capability from US Navy

According to a PR published by Boeing on November 22, 2022, the firm’s High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability, or HAAWC, has satisfied all requirements for initial operational capability status from the U.S. Navy.

United Kingdom to supply Sea King helicopters to Ukraine

its continued support. The Navy has delivered Sea King training to 10 crews of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, enhancing their search and rescue capabilities.

US Navy's destroyer USS Milius conducts UAS operations in Philippine Sea

According to information published by the US DoD on March 14, 2023, an Aerosonde unmanned aerial system (UAS) assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) was launched from the ship’s flight deck while operating in...

US Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Milius transits Taiwan Strait

According to information published by the US DoD on April 18, 2023, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducted a Taiwan Strait transit.

Airbus Helicopters to overhaul French Sécurité Civile's EC145 fleet

35 EC145 helicopters operated by the Sécurité Civile, an agency of the French Ministry of Interior that performs critical search and rescue and medical evacuation services throughout the French territory.

Airbus C295W selected for Canada's Fixed-Wing SAR Program

Fixed-Wing SAR Program Today, the Government of Canada announced that it had selected the Airbus C295W for its Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Program. Under this $2.3 bn contract started in 2004, Canada will replace its fleets of Buffalo and C-130...

Leonardo opens AW101 Training Center in Norway

Leonardo opens AW101 Training Center in Norway Leonardo announced yesterday the official opening of its AW101 Norway Training Centre at Stavanger Sola Airport by Per-Willy Amundsen, Minister of Justice & Public Security. The training centre includes a...

Ukraine clinched deal with Airbus for 55 helicopters

has signed a contract with the Ukrainian Ministry of Interior for the purchase of 55 civil helicopters destined for search and rescue (SAR), public services, and emergency medical service (EMS) missions in the country.

Ukrainian Ministry of Interior receives first batch of H225 helicopters

the first two H225s, out of an order for 21 aircraft, to the Ukrainian Ministry of Interior. One aircraft is destined for search and rescue missions and the other one will be operated by the National Guard for law enforcement missions. The H225...

Royal Thai Air Force takes delivery of four new Airbus H225M helicopters

totals 12 H225Ms under its fleet modernization program. These four helicopters will join the air force’s fleet for combat search and rescue, search and rescue flights and troop transport missions.

Israel Aerospace Industries and 2Excel Aviation demonstrate Maritime Heron to UK Government

2Excel Aviation completed a demonstration of IAI’s Maritime Heron UAS in a series of Beyond Visual Line of Sight maritime search and ISR scenarios. The demonstration was based out of West Wales Airport in Aberporth, Wales. Attending the demonstration...

Chile receives Boeing E-3D Sentry aircraft

In Chile, Defense Minister headed reception ceremony for the two Boeing E-3D Sentry Mk 1, from the United Kingdom, aircraft that increase Chilean early warning, surveillance, exploration, and aerospace reconnaissance capacity.

Greece's Air Force purchases 14 Leonardo AW139H helicopters for Super Puma replacement

the Leonardo AW-139H, a variant of the AW139 helicopter, as the replacement for its 12 AS332C Super Puma helicopters in search and rescue (SAR) operations. This decision comes after an evaluation process that included several other models, including the...

Germany to deliver 6 Sea King Mk41 helicopters to Ukraine

Germany is set to significantly enhance Ukraine's military capabilities with the transfer of six Sea King Mk41 helicopters, marking the first time the country has made such a donation. These helicopters, around 50 years old and phased out in favor of...

LD2000 LuDun-2000

LD2000 LuDun-2000 Ground-based anti-aircraft close-in weapon system The LD2000 (LuDun-2000) is a ground-based anti-aircraft air defense weapon system designed, developed, and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO (China North Industries...

C-RAM Centurion Phalanx

The C-RAM (Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar) also nicknamed Centurion Weapon System is a Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System with the capability of integration with other protection sensors and systems. The system is designed and manufactured by the...

Korkut Command and Control

Command and Control System vehicle The Korkut Command and Control System vehicle detects and tracks targets with its 3D search radar and while developing a local air picture, evaluates threats and assigns targets to the 35mm Gun System Vehicles. The...