Field news | - Part 124

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RAF Typhoons return to UK after intercepting 50 Russian aircraft on Nato mission.

Deepak BoraAugust 16, 2023August 16, 2023

RAF Typhoon intercepts a Russian Tu-214 command and control aircraft while on deployment to Estonia (Picture: MOD). Op Azotize saw pilots fly for a combined total of more than...

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US Marine Corps New Air Defense System Hits Full Rate Production.

EditorAugust 15, 2023August 15, 2023

The Marine Air Defense Integrated System Remote Weapon Station. Image, Kongsberg. Kongsberg Protech Systems USA has begun full-rate production of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) Remote Weapon...

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Leonardo, 2Excel to Convert Commercial Airliner Into Flying Military Lab for UK.

EditorAugust 15, 2023August 15, 2023

The 757 aircraft which will be modified into Excalibur (tail number G-POWH 3 upon arrival, now G-FTAI) lands at 2Excel’s facility in Lasham, Hampshire. Photo, Leonardo. A flight test...

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NATO Seeking Engine to Power Next Generation Rotorcraft.

EditorAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023

For illustrative purpose only. Image: Keng14/Freepik. NATO has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for an engine to power the alliance’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC). This includes the...

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General Dynamics Delivers Second John Lewis Oiler Ship to US Navy.

ION correspondentAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023

USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the Navy’s lead ship of its new class of fleet replenishment oilers, conducted initial Builder’s Trials and returned to port, Feb. 4, 2022. U.S....

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UK’s Future Destroyer to Feature Laser Weapons. Minister’s Statement.

ION correspondentAugust 13, 2023August 13, 2023

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer. Image: BAE Systems. The latter two capabilities, the minister elaborated, would “raise an umbrella over our fleet,” contributing “to control of the air over...

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Kyrgyzstan Denies Helping Russia Bypass Sanctions.

EditorAugust 12, 2023August 12, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Japarov. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. July 21, 2023. Kyrgyzstan has denied allegations of aiding its ally, Russia, in bypassing sanctions imposed...

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Allies Launch Military Drills in Australia as Chinese Spy Ship Watches.

Deepak BoraAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023

US paratroopers rest after conducting clearance of an enemy village during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 at the Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Photo, Australian Ministry of Defence. Sydney, July...

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British Army Trials E-Bikes to Sneak Up on Enemies.

Deepak BoraAugust 10, 2023August 10, 2023

British soldiers may be getting a new type of military vehicle, only this time it will come with just two wheels. According to top brass, rocket launchers mounted on...

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Collins Aerospace Reconnaissance Pod Ready for Deployment.

Deepak BoraAugust 10, 2023August 10, 2023

F-16 equipped with MS-110 Multi spectral Airborne Reconnaissance system. Image: Collins Aerospace. The advanced, long-range MS-110 sensor is now ready for operational service. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 14, 2023....