The Russian supersonic Kh-31A missiles, operated by the Venezuelan Air Force on Su-30MK2V fighters, pose a real threat to US warships patrolling the Caribbean Sea. Known to NATO as the AS-17 Krypton, the missile can reach speeds of up to Mach 3.5 and is designed to penetrate the hull of ships before detonating.
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Germany adopts Raytheon’s SPY-6 radar to modernize its F127 frigates
Germany has selected the SPY-6(V)1 radar from Raytheon to equip its eight F127-class frigates, in a foreign military sales agreement with the United States Navy.
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U.S. Navy receives the 500th Raytheon ESSM Block 2
Raytheon, a business unit of RTX Corporation, has just delivered its 500th ESSM Block 2 missile to the U.S. Navy.
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Japan Sends Destroyer Chōkai to the U.S. to Receive Tomahawk Missile Capability
Japan has sent its first warship to the United States to undergo modifications that will enable it to operate the Tomahawk cruise missile. The Kongō-class destroyer Chōkai departed for San Diego after initial tests and inert munitions training conducted in Yokosuka.
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The U.S. Unveils ROMULUS: An Uncrewed Warship with Artificial Intelligence
The American shipbuilder HII introduced ROMULUS, a new family of unmanned surface vessels equipped with artificial intelligence.
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The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye completes aerial refueling tests with French aircraft.
The United States Navy announced that the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye successfully completed air refueling tests with French aircraft, including the Rafale, A400M, and A330 MRTT Phénix.
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First Semi-Autonomous Flight of Anduril’s YFQ-44A Fury Drone Expected Soon
The first flight of the YFQ-44A Fury combat drone, developed by defense company Anduril, will be carried out semi-autonomously, triggered simply by the push of a button.
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Trident-II D5: Nuclear missile test recorded near Puerto Rico
A nuclear submarine from the United States or the United Kingdom conducted an unannounced test launch of the Trident-II D5 intercontinental ballistic missile, which can carry nuclear warheads, toward the South Atlantic Ocean.
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U.S. conducts second lethal strike on alleged Venezuelan narcoterrorist boat in the Caribbean
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the US Navy conducted a second lethal strike on an alleged smuggling boat in international waters of the Caribbean. Three men were killed in the operation, which reportedly involved Venezuelan cartels and was described by the president as part of the anti-drug operations.
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United States Unveils First C-130J Converted to the New E-130J Phoenix II
The first C-130J intended for conversion into the new E-130J Phoenix II has already left the factory, according to an image released by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
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Trump Authorizes Shooting Down of Venezuelan Fighter Jets in Case of Threat
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a firm warning this week, stating that Venezuelan fighter jets may be shot down if they pose a threat to American citizens.
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U.S. Navy advances in development of F/A-XX fighter after Senate restores funding
After weeks of uncertainty, the United States Navy received financial relief with the Senate’s approval of $1.4 billion for the F/A-XX program, a sixth-generation naval fighter.
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