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April 09, 2020
Pandemic Spreads in US Fleet, Sidelines Pacific Carrier, Upturns Navy Leadership
By Steven Stashwick
A U.S. carrier captain is fired and the navy secretary resigns in public uproar as COVID-19 cases spread through the fleet.
April 09, 2020
US Navy Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Undergoes Combat Systems Tests
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The aircraft carrier completed tests of vital combat systems during its post-delivery test and trials phase in March and April.
April 08, 2020
MH-60R Helicopters to Begin Flight Trials Aboard Royal Australian Navy’s Largest Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
First-of-class flight trials for the service’s new MH-60R helicopters will begin aboard the HMAS Adelaide shortly.
April 08, 2020
Japan’s First Soryu-Class Attack Sub Fitted With Lithium-Ion Batteries Arrives at Homeport
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new attack submarine arrived at a Japanese naval base in Kure in southwestern Japan on April 7.
April 07, 2020
Russian Navy Stealth Frigate to Test Fire Hypersonic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Admiral Gorshkov is slated to continue test firing the 3M-22 Tsirkon anti-ship missile in April or May.
April 07, 2020
Philippine Navy’s Coronavirus Challenge in the Headlines With Postponed International Engagements
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The decision illustrates COVID-19’s impact on the service and its external engagement.
April 07, 2020
South Korea’s Army Plans to Upgrade K1A2 Main Battle Tank
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Upgrade work will reportedly include enhancing the K1A2s situational awareness and protection against enemy anti-tank missiles.
April 06, 2020
Sukhoi Plans for Su-57 Stealth Fighter Deliveries in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Aerospace Forces will begin receiving the Su-57 this year, according to Sukhoi Corporation.
April 06, 2020
New Marine Corps Amphibious Vehicles Request Spotlights Indonesia’s Defense Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The event spotlighted one of the aspect of Indonesia’s development of its military capabilities.
April 06, 2020
US Navy Commissions Latest Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Navy commissioned USS Delaware, the 18th Virginia-class attack submarine on April 4.
April 03, 2020
US Orders 78 New F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin was awarded $4.7 billion to build 78 new F-35 fifth-generation combat aircraft.
April 03, 2020
Russia Offers India Three Refurbished Kilo-Class Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy is reportedly considering three refurbished Kilo-class boats from Russia.
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