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Testing of a Russian cruise missile went horribly wrong and the weapon deviated from its flight path and hit an apartment block in the northern Arkhangelsk region on Dec. 15.
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In an extensive interview with U.S. Naval Institute, Maj. Gen. Chris Owens said USS America will eventually be deployed to Japan as the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship.
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Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) entered U.S. 5th Fleet’s area of operations on Dec. 14, ending the gap in U.S. carrier presence created by the departure of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group in October.
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Airbus Helicopters has successfully handed over the 14th and 15th H135 training helicopters to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
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A Spanish Army Chinook, a Cougar and a Tiger flew aboard French Navy amphibious assault ship BPC Dixmude off the Spanish coast on Dec. 4 for flight deck qualifications.
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