Tokyo will start construction of two more Aegis-equip destroyers in Fiscal Year 2015 and 2016.
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Northrop Grumman to modernize Ship Self-Defense System Mark 2
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $12 million contract to upgrade the Ship Self-Defense System Mark 2 (SSDS MK2) on board U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious ships.
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Experts say Pentagon unlikely to revive F136
Despite the recent engine fire on a F-35A, experts interviewed by Defense News believe the Pentagon is unlikely to bring F136 alternate engine.
online poll by Opinion Stage
First time flight operations aboard PCU America
MV-22 Ospreys and MH-60 Seahawks landed on the future USS America on Jul. 11 while the ship was underway south to her home port of Sand Diego.
U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore
HMS Illustrious to return to Portsmouth for final time
HMS Illustrious will return to Portsmouth for the final time next week before its decommissioning.