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IKE CSG in joint exercise with Hellenic Air Force and Navy

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The Dwight D. Eisenhower (IKE) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is currently participating in a joint exercise with the Air Force and Navy of Greece in the Mediterranean Sea.

200519-N-YD547-0173 ARABIAN SEA (May 19, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Gunslingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron 105, lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) May 19, 2020. Ike is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Trent P. Hawkins/Released)

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Taiwan increasing budget for coastal Harpoon missiles, delays purchase of MH-60Rs

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Taiwan has decided to add another $1 billion to acquired the Boeing Harpoon Coastal Defense system. This will force the Navy to delay the purchase of 10 MH-60R naval helicopters in 2021 due to a shortfall in budget.

A Harpoon is launched from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during a live-fire exercise. McCain is participating in Multi-Sail 2014, an annual exercise in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) Seaman Jacob Shankle/Released)

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