American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan made a port call in Manila Bay, Philippines on Oct. 14.
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NASA has taken over the last three RQ-4A BAMS-Ds
The last three remaining RQ-4A BAMS-D unmanned air vehicles that belonged to the U.S. Navy have been transferred to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center.
U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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RN clears Martlet and Sea Venom for operational use
The Royal Navy has determined that the Martlet and Sea Venom anti-ship missiles are now cleared for operational use across the world.
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USS Gerald R. Ford departed Norfolk for its first deployment
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departed Naval Station Norfolk Oct. 5 for its first deployment.
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The first Super Hornet to undergo SLM by FRCSW
F/A-18F BuNo 166460 is the first Super Hornet to undergo the Service Life Modification (SLM) at the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), the U.S. Navy has announced.
The first F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft to undergo the Service Life Modification (SLM) procedure at a naval aviation depot is pictured at the FRCSW testline June 29. The aircraft, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, will undergo induction for the SLM that will extend the airframe’s flight hours from 6,000 to 7,500. The procedure is estimated to take about 17 months. (U.S. Navy photo)
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