Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Capt. William Koyama made his 1,000th arrested landing on the flight deck of USS George Washington in South China Sea on Jun. 14.
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Torpedo Launched Tomahawk Block IV for U.K.
Britain has requested a possible sale of up to 65 Tomahawk Block IV Torpedo Launched Land-Attack missiles for an estimated cost of $140 million.
India seeks 12 UGM-84L Harpoons
Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified the U.S. Congress on a potential sale of 12 UGM-84L missiles to India.
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USN awards final contract for 44 Super Hornets and Growlers
The U.S. Navy has awarded the contract for 44 F/A-18s and EA-18Gs in the program of record. Without new orders, this will be the last production contract for the Navy.
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Singapore in final stage of evaluation for a helicopter carrier
Singapore’s Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen said his ministry is in the final stages of evaluating what is required for a Joint Multi-Mission Ship (JMMS) that can carry more helicopters than the current Land Ship Tanks in its inventory.
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