Aviation News
The first ballistic missile interception by a SM-3 interceptor in the North Atlantic Ocean took place on Oct. 20. USS Ross fired the missile which intercepted a short-range Terrier Orion ballistic missile target. The cues for the firing solution came from Dutch and Spanish warships.
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Dr. Jerry Hendrix from the Center for a New American Security has tabled three options in his paper on carrier-borne strike capability for the U.S. Navy in years to come.
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Graphic: CNAS
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A U.S. Navy delegation, comprising of 27 people, had the opportunity to tour Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning on Oct. 19.
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BAE Systems, together with ASV, are creating an unmanned surface vessel to be deployed from the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers. The modified rigid inflatable boats will undertake high-risk missions at up to 40km away.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Betsy Knapper [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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An electrical fire broke out inside a E-2C assigned to VAW-115 on board USS Ronald Regan Oct. 18 as the carrier was about to host Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane
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