Category: Navy

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U.S. Senators in the Senate Armed Services Committee has set aside $30 million in the FY18 National Defense Authorization Budget for the U.S. Navy to begin a study for a light aircraft carrier.

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Hong Kong Commercial Daily reported today that Chinese aircraft carrier will be open to visits during its five-day stay in Hong Kong.

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Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is making a port call in Halifax from Jun. 28 to Jul. 1 to participate in the celebration of Canada Day.

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TASS reports that United Engine Corporation (UEC) has produced a new batch of AL-31F3 turbofan engines for the Russian Navy’s Su-33 fleet.

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