Chinese aircraft carrier video
The PLA-N has released a six minute promotional video featuring flight operations off the aircraft carrier Liaoning. The link to the video is at: http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2022-04/28/content_10151224.htm
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ADF Chief’s message on Tonga Assist
Team,
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US Navy to axe five Growler squadrons
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