Tag: aircraft
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After Netanyahu-Trump meeting: Another aircraft carrier to be sent to Middle East
Israel National News reports: “The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday evening that the United States has ordered the deployment of an additional aircraft carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush, which will join the USS […] The post After Netanyahu-Trump meeting: Another aircraft carrier to be sent to Middle East appeared first on JVIM.
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China unveils flying aircraft carrier
Telegraph.co.uk reports: “China has unveiled plans for a space carrier that can deploy unmanned fighter jets capable of firing missiles from the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere. State media released a concept video of the […] The post China unveils flying aircraft carrier appeared first on JVIM.
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With mural of wrecked US aircraft carrier, Iran threatens retaliation in case of strike
The Times of Israel reports: “Iranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military […] The post With mural of wrecked US aircraft carrier, Iran threatens retaliation in case of strike appeared first on…
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Houthis threaten new Red Sea attacks as US aircraft carrier heads toward Iran
The Times of Israel reports: “Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels threatened new attacks on ships traveling through the Red Sea corridor, likely seeking to back Iran as it worried Monday about an approaching US aircraft carrier […] The post Houthis threaten new Red Sea attacks as US aircraft carrier heads toward Iran appeared first on JVIM.
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South Korea, Japan protest over China, Russia aircraft incursions
SpaceWar.com reports: “South Korea and Japan reacted furiously on Wednesday after Chinese and Russian military aircraft conducted joint patrols around the two countries, with both Seoul and Tokyo scrambling jets. South Korea said it had […] The post South Korea, Japan protest over China, Russia aircraft incursions appeared first on JVIM.
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Japan scrambles aircraft over suspected China drone near Taiwan
SpaceWar.com reports: “Japan said Tuesday it scrambled aircraft after detecting a suspected Chinese drone off an island near Taiwan that has been drawn into a weeks-long diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing. The drone was […] The post Japan scrambles aircraft over suspected China drone near Taiwan appeared first on JVIM.
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Arrival of US aircraft carrier fuels Venezuelan fears of attack
SpaceWar.com reports: “A US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in Latin America Tuesday, escalating a military buildup Venezuela has warned could trigger a full-blown conflict as it announced its own ‘massive’ deployment. The USS Gerald […] The post Arrival of US aircraft carrier fuels Venezuelan fears of attack appeared first on JVIM.
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China’s new aircraft carrier enters service in key move to modernise fleet
SpaceWar.com reports: “China’s third aircraft carrier entered service this week, state media said on Friday, marking a key milestone in President Xi Jinping’s drive to modernise the military. The Fujian joins China’s fleet as Beijing […] The post China’s new aircraft carrier enters service in key move to modernise fleet appeared first on JVIM.
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French aircraft controller shouts ‘Free Palestine’ at El Al pilot
Israel National News reports: “El Al pilots reported to the corporate management that as their flight landed in Paris on Monday, an aircraft controller at Charles De Gaulle Airport addressed them over the radio and […] The post French aircraft controller shouts ‘Free Palestine’ at El Al pilot appeared first on JVIM.
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Taiwan detects 50 Chinese military aircraft around island
SpaceWar.com reports: “Taiwan detected 50 Chinese military aircraft around the island, the defence ministry said Friday, days after a British naval vessel transitted through the sensitive Taiwan Strait. China insists democratic, self-ruled Taiwan is part […] The post Taiwan detects 50 Chinese military aircraft around island appeared first on JVIM.
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Two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific for first time
SpaceWar.com reports: “Japan said Tuesday that two Chinese aircraft carriers had been seen operating in the Pacific for the first time as Beijing boosts its military capability in far-flung areas. On Monday, China’s Shandong carrier […] The post Two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific for first time appeared first on JVIM.
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U.S. sounds alarm on Russian aircraft over Alaska as tensions rise over nuclear tests
WND.com reports: “The North American Aerospace Defense Command has issued a statement stating Russian military aircraft were detected operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. The Monday statement goes on to say the Russian […] The post U.S. sounds alarm on Russian aircraft over Alaska as tensions rise over nuclear tests appeared first on…
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Japan scrambles jets as Russia aircraft circle country
SpaceWar.com reports: “Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time in five years, Tokyo said Friday. From Thursday morning to afternoon, the Russian Tu-142 aircraft flew from the […] The post Japan scrambles jets as Russia aircraft circle country appeared first on JVIM.
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Japan scrambles jets after China aircraft ‘violates’ airspace: ministry
SpaceWar.com reports: “Japan scrambled fighter jets after a Chinese military aircraft ‘violated’ Japanese airspace, the defence ministry said Monday. A Chinese aircraft was ‘confirmed to have violated the territorial airspace off the Danjo Islands in […] The post Japan scrambles jets after China aircraft ‘violates’ airspace: ministry appeared first on JVIM.
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66 Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan in biggest sortie of year
SpaceWar.com reports: “Taiwan’s defence ministry said Thursday it had detected 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a record-high this year, a day after it said Beijing was conducting exercises in […] The post 66 Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan in biggest sortie of year appeared first on JVIM.
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Taiwan detects 35 Chinese aircraft around island
SpaceWar.com reports: “Taiwan’s defence ministry said Thursday it had detected 35 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has said it will never […] The post Taiwan detects 35 Chinese aircraft around island appeared first on JVIM.
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Taiwan detects 38 Chinese aircraft around island
SpaceWar.com reports: “Taiwan’s defence ministry said Thursday it detected 38 Chinese warplanes and 11 navy or coastguard vessels around Taiwan in the past 24 hours, a week after Beijing encircled the island in a massive […] The post Taiwan detects 38 Chinese aircraft around island appeared first on JVIM.
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Hezbollah plans use of Russian-Iranian missile to down Israeli aircraft – report
The Jerusalem Post reports: “Hezbollah does not intend to reduce its activities against Israel in the North, according to a report published in the Kuwaiti daily newspaper Al Jarida on Monday. The organization intends to […] The post Hezbollah plans use of Russian-Iranian missile to down Israeli aircraft – report appeared first on JVIM.
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China’s new aircraft carrier conducts first sea trials: state media
SpaceWar.com reports: “China’s Fujian aircraft carrier took to the water for maiden sea trials on Wednesday, state media said, a key next step in a vast naval build-up by Beijing as it carves out a […] The post China’s new aircraft carrier conducts first sea trials: state media appeared first on JVIM.