USS Carl Vinson will carry eight EA-18G Growlers, three more than usual, to test if having more electronic jamming aircraft can give better support to other aircraft.
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Liaoning back in port for interim maintenance
China’s first aircraft carrier Liaoning has returned to Dalian for interim maintenance on Apr. 17.
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AVIC SAC J-15 carrier-borne fighter Music Video
To mark the 65th anniversary of the PLAN, AVIC commissioned the first Shenyang J-15 carrier-borne music video.
Former Blue Angels CO relieved as XO of Naval Base Coronado
Capt. Gregory McWherter, executive officer of Naval Base Coronado, has been relieved of his duties for alleged misconduct while he was commanding officer of the Blue Angels.
Fire Scout, JPALS face Nunn-McCurdy breach
The MQ-8 and Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) programs have triggered the Nunn–McCurdy act and will require reviews to keep the programs alive.
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