French aircraft carrier sailing to India next month for exercise Varuna

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle will sail to the western coast of India from Apr. 23 to take part in an exercise with the Indian Navy.

Charles De Gaulle nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Charles De Gaulle (R91) underway 2009” by USN – U.S. Navy VFA-146 official website [1] photo [2]. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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Northrop Grumman developing E-2D with full “wet” wing for 8-9 hours’ endurance

At the Airborne ISR Conference in London, a Northrop Grumman executive revealed that his company is developing a full ‘wet’ wing of the E-2D.

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An E-2D Hawkeye flies over Naval Base Norfolk (13315193084)” by U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernest R. Scott/Released – An E-2D Hawkeye flies over Naval Base Norfolk. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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