U.S. hopes JMSDF can be more active in Pacific

U.S. and Japanese Navy officials hope that new legislature by the Japanese parliament will allow the JMSDF to play a more active role in the Pacific.

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Another video of Armata MBT emerges

USS Fort Worth in Vietnam for NEA

Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) is currently in Vietnam for the sixth annual Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) with the Vietnam People’s Navy.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Sagem gets French Army FELIN V1.3 contract

The French defense procurement agency DGA (Direction générale de l’armement) has announced a contract with Sagem (Safran) for “FELIN V1.3” concerning the integration of several operational improvements in the FELIN (Fantassin à Equipements et Liaisons Intégrés) infantry soldier modernization system already in service with the French army.

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USS Jason Dunham enters Black Sea

The U.S. Navy has deployed DDG 109 USS Jason Dunham in the Black Sea. The warship is expected to remain in the area till Apr. 14.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase (http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=122901) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons