U.S. President Obama signed a pair of bills May 23 awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Doolittle Raiders and the American Fighter Aces.
Category: Navy
U.S. Navy, Air Force linking tactical networks in Asia-Pacific region
Speaking at the Defense Working Group breakfast on May 21, Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert said his service is working to integrate the Naval Integrated Fire Control–Counter Air Capability-Based System with the Air Force’s own tactical network.
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New USN shipborne fire truck
The U.S. Navy is in the process of upgrading its existing P-25 Shipboard Fire Truck to a newer model.
Aegis Ashore test site completes first SM-3 test firing
The Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex has successfully conducted the first flight test of a SM-3 interceptor on May 20.
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Indonesia doesn’t need aircraft carrier
Speaking to reporters at the start of a joint military exercise, Indonesia’s Armed Forces Chief Gen. Moeldoko said the country does not need an aircraft carrier.
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