Australian, Malaysian Air Force planes shadowing oil tanker believed to be hijacked

A Malaysian-registered oil tanker, MT Orkim Harmony, went missing in South China Sea on Jun. 11. Authorities now believe they had found the missing ship, which has since been repainted and renamed, in Cambodian waters.

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Royal Malaysian Navy chief said aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) are currently monitoring the ship from the air.

Source: Australian, Malaysian Air Force planes shadowing oil tanker believed to be hijacked

Bell worried surplus Kiowas could cannibalized sales of its rotocraft

As the U.S. Army retires the OH-58 Kiowa scout helicopter, a number of them are expected to be put up as Excess Defense Article (EDA). Bell is concerned that this will affect its sale of new aircraft.

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Source: Bell worried surplus Kiowas could cannibalized sales of its rotocraft

UAE interested in V-22

The United Arab Emirates is interested to buy the V-22, officials from Boeing and Bell Helicopters revealed at the Paris Airshow.

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Source: UAE interested in V-22

Lockheed Martin delivering 10 more Sniper pods to Royal Jordanian Air Force

The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has found itself in need of more Sniper targeting pods and has approached Lockheed Martin with an urgent need for 10 more pods.

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Source: Lockheed Martin delivering 10 more Sniper pods to Royal Jordanian Air Force

Taiwan reporter blocked from taking close look at JF-17 even though Pakistan official agreed

A small commotion broke out at static display area of the JF-17 at Paris Airshow when Chinese officials refused to allow a Taiwanese TV crew to view the fighter close up even though they were escorted by a Pakistan Air Force officer.

Source: Taiwan reporter blocked from taking close look at JF-17 even though Pakistan official agreed

Former South Korean minister implicated in AW159 deal

A former South Korean minister has come under investigation for his role in helping AgustaWestland sell AW159 helicopters to the Republic of Korea Navy.

Photo: PO(Phot) Si Ethell/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons

Former Patriots and Veterans Affairs Minister Kim Yang is suspected by Seoul Central Prosecutors’ Office to have accepted at least 1 billion won in bribes to influence the outcome.

Source: Former South Korean minister implicated in AW159 deal

SM-6 successfully engaged supersonic target from over-the-horizon

The U.S. Navy has verified the ability of the SM-6 interceptor to engage incoming supersonic targets from over-the-horizon.

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During the test, the crew of USS Desert Ship (LLS-1) launched the interceptor after getting targeting information from remote sensors – such as ships or airborne assets.
This mission was the next in a test series for Naval Integrated Fire Control – Counter Air (NIFC-CA) program.

Source: SM-6 successfully engaged supersonic target from over-the-horizon