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First Batch of Yak-130 Arrived in Vietnam

 

In 2019, Russia and Vietnam officially signed a contract worth $350-million for 12 Yakovlev Yak-130 two-seat advanced jet trainers and light combat aircraft.

On November 13, 2021, reportedly that the first batch consisting of six Yak-130 has arrived in Phu Cat airbase, Bình Định Province, Vietnam. Camouflage for the Yak-130 of the Vietnam People's Air Force is similar to that of Su-30MK2.

Yak-130s will replace the aging air fleet of Czech-built Aero L-39s training planes that have long been the staple of the Vietnam People's Air Force.

These Yak-130s are expected to serve with the 940th Aviation Training Regiment.

HMAS Stalwart Joins Royal Australian Navy Fleet

 

The newest vessel in the Royal Australian Navy Fleet was commissioned today at Fleet Base West, Western Australia.

HMAS Stalwart is the second of two Supply Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ships purchased for the Navy, and will enable extended deployment of Australian Defence Force personnel to ensure a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

The Supply Class marks a generational shift from the capability provided by previous support ships. They will sustain the ADF with fuel, water, food, ammunition, and a variety of cargo for extended periods.

Minister for Defence, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, said robust operational support was critical.“The new replenishment ships will strengthen operational support to Navy combat units at sea and increase the ADF’s ability to support operations in the region,” Minister Dutton said.

“The AORs are equipped with a combat management system that improves information-sharing with other ADF and Allied assets, allowing them to integrate more fully in a Task Group in support of missions.”

Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the new Supply Class vessels gave Navy the world-class capability needed to help defend Australia and our national interests.

“The additional vessels into our fleet represent an almost $1.4 billion investment in naval capability,” Minister Price said.“Australian industry played a key role in the development of these vessels, with 4501 tonnes of Australian steel plate, manufactured by Blue Scope, incorporated in the construction of Stalwart.

“Australian industry will continue to play an important part in the ships’ longevity with through-life sustainment of both ships projected to be at least $875 million.

“I am also particularly proud that Stalwart’s ceremonial homeport will be in Geraldton, in my Durack electorate, where I know locals will embrace her.”

HMAS Stalwart will operate out of Fleet Base West in Western Australia, while her sister ship, HMAS Supply, is based at Fleet Base East, New South Wales.

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Deliveries of S-400 air defense missile system to India has started

An official from Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) revealed that Moscow has started delivering parts of the S-400 air defense missile system to India.