The U.S. Navy has decided that the UCLASS UAV will be as large as the F-14 with strike capability.
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HMS Monmouth escorts INS Vikramaditya through English Channel
HMS Monmouth recently escort Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya safely through the English Channel.
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U.S. Navy missed chances to save Super Hornet
A F/A-18F from VFA-106 was lost while on a mission over Afghanistan on Apr. 8. Investigators concluded that the jet could have been saved if it had landed in Afghanistan or Oman.
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New Aircrew Endurance Survival Vest for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
The upgraded Aircrew Endurance (AE) Survival Vest recently attained initial operational capability (IOC) for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
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RAND says it’s cheaper to build separate planes instead of F-35
RAND has released a report that questions the wisdom of having the F-35 to meet the needs of the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.
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