Weekly Briefing: Naval Warfare

The latest naval warfare news and analysis from Breaking Defense

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Weekly Briefing Naval Warfare

US, France, Arab Allies Rush Help To Floundering Lebanese Armed Forces While U.S. increases FMF to $120-million, France prepares international conference to assist the Lebanese Armed Forces whose budget was wiped out by collapse of country's economy.

Drone Refuels Manned Aircraft For First Time: Navy The Navy's MQ-25 Stingray prototype successfully refueled a Navy Super Hornet fighter in mid-air during a Friday test.

Egypt's Rafale Opens Door To More French, European Deals BEIRUT: Egypt's latest agreement to buy 30 new Rafale jets will open prospects for other arms deals with France, experts tell Breaking Defense. "As part of the same agreement, Egypt will probably acquire additional military equipment including FalconEye observation satellite and A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft manufactured by Airbus," military researcher and defense analyst…

Destroyer, JADC2 Top Navy Unfunded Requirements The Navy also asks for five additional F-35C fighters, an E-2D Hawkeye and 4 CMV-22s.

Navy Picks Pacific Homeport For Future Frigates: Hello, China The first 12 Constellation-class frigates will all be based out of Everett, Wash.

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