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HII announced this week that its Newport News Shipbuilding division recently began topside testing of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system catapult on the future Ford-class supercarrier USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), something which was supposed to have started last year. JFK was awarded in 2009 (!) laid down in 2015, christened in 2019, and is scheduled to be delivered in 2025. Anyway, it is always fun to see test sleds weighing up to 80,000 pounds go from zero to 150 knots in 300 feet and careen Wile E. Coyote-style into the James River.

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NZ Defence Force Honors Animals in Armed Forces: Purple Poppy Day Commemoration Purple Poppy Day in New Zealand is a heartfelt commemoration of the animal veterans who have served alongside the New Zealand Defence Force. Discover the stories of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice that highlight the enduring bond between humans and animals in times of conflict.

Honoring Four-Legged Heroes: New Zealand Commemorates Purple Poppy Day Imagine the clamor of battlefields, the heroes who tread fearlessly into the fray, and among them, the silent, four-legged warriors whose bravery often remains unsung. In a poignant tribute to these valiant beings, New Zealand sets the stage for a heartfelt commemoration. As the sun risesContinue reading “NZ Defence Force Honors Animals in Armed Forces: Purple Poppy Day Commemoration Purple Poppy Day in New Zealand is a heartfelt commemoration of the animal veterans who have served alongside the New Zealand Defence Force. Discover the stories of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice that highlight the enduring bond between humans and animals in times of conflict.”

Maldives visit of Chinese ship could rouse Indian Ocean security concerns China’s foreign ministry has said research by the vessel was “exclusively” for peaceful purposes to benefit scientific understanding

  A Chinese research ship arrived in the Maldives on Thursday, global ship-tracking data showed, just three months after a similar vessel visited the Indian Ocean and sparked New Delhi’s security concerns.   The visit follows January comments by a U.S. think tank that China’s navy could “leverage the insights gained from these missions” for deploymentContinue reading “Maldives visit of Chinese ship could rouse Indian Ocean security concerns China’s foreign ministry has said research by the vessel was “exclusively” for peaceful purposes to benefit scientific understanding”

Austal Wins Contract for Additional Patrol Boats the Royal Australian Navy

Austal Australia has been awarded a contract extension for two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Royal Australian Navy (Image: Austal Australia) Austal Wins Contract For Additional Patrol Boats The Royal Australian Navy Austal Australia has been awarded a contract extension for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the RoyalContinue reading “Austal Wins Contract for Additional Patrol Boats the Royal Australian Navy”

RNZAF Black Falcons to perform at Taranaki shows -The Royal New Zealand Air Force aerobatics display team, the Black Falcons, will appear in Taranaki skies to entertain Americarna and A&P Show crowds this weekend

  23 FEBRUARY, 2024 The five-strong team, flying the T-6C Texan II aircraft, will put on a full display above New Plymouth at midday on Saturday, followed by a flypast of Hawera’s Egmont A&P Show at 12.30pm. Visit the RNZAF Black Falcons Facebook page for any updates. View the full season schedule here on our website. https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/rnzaf-black-falcons-to-perform-at-taranaki-shows/ from BloggerContinue reading “RNZAF Black Falcons to perform at Taranaki shows -The Royal New Zealand Air Force aerobatics display team, the Black Falcons, will appear in Taranaki skies to entertain Americarna and A&P Show crowds this weekend”