Monthly Archives: October 2021

Australian frigate HMAS Anzac fires Mk-45 Mod. 2 lightweight gun

Naval News October 2021 Navy Forces Maritime Defense IndustryPOSTED ON WEDNESDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2021 10:04 According to a tweet published by the Royal Australian Navy on October 27, 2021, HMAS Anzac frigate conducted a high sea firing serial during Exercise Bersama Gold 21.Follow Navy Recognition on Google News at this link 5-inch 54 calibre Mark 45Continue reading “Australian frigate HMAS Anzac fires Mk-45 Mod. 2 lightweight gun”

The F-35 is one step closer to carrying nuclear bombs. What’s next?

By Rachel S. Cohen Oct 27, 11:21 PM An F-35A Lightning II carrying a B61-12 Joint Test Assembly sits on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 21, 2021. Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft released B61-12 Joint Test Assemblies during the first full weapon system demonstration, completing the final flight test exercise of the nuclear design certification process.Continue reading “The F-35 is one step closer to carrying nuclear bombs. What’s next?”

USS Carl Vinson operates in South China Sea with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

By Diana Stancy Correll Oct 28, 10:09 AM U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Carl Vinson and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga Maritime Partnership Exercise 2021 on Oct. 17, 2021. (MC3 Erin C. Zorich/U.S. Navy) The aircraft carrier Carl Vinson and a Japanese helicopter destroyer have teamed up to operate in the South China Sea — the first time the VinsonContinue reading “USS Carl Vinson operates in South China Sea with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force”

US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew

By Matthew Lee, The Associated Press Oct 27, 12:08 PM FILE – In this Aug. 27, 2021, file photo provided by U.S. Coast Guard, Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Munro transits the Taiwan Strait during a routine transit with guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd. (U.S. Coast Guard via AP, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China are stepping upContinue reading “US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew”

Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test ‘very concerning’

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press Oct 28, 07:14 AM FILE – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley testifies before the House Armed Services Committee on the conclusion of military operations in Afghanistan and plans for future counterterrorism operations on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Rod Lamkey/Pool via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — China recentlyContinue reading “Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test ‘very concerning’”