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USS Harry S. Truman and FS Charles de Gaulle began combined ops

Posted on January 5, 2014 by alert5

USS Harry S. Truman and FS Charles de Gaulle have started combined operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on Dec. 29.

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Pentagon waived laws to allow Chinese parts to be installed on F-35

Posted on January 4, 2014January 4, 2014 by alert5

Reuters reported that the Pentagon repeatedly waived laws banning Chinese-built components on U.S. weapons in order for those parts to be installed on the F-35.
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Photo: J-15 buddy refueling pod unveiled

Posted on January 3, 2014 by alert5

Photos: Liaoning battle group

Posted on January 1, 2014January 1, 2014 by alert5

Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning has completed its training in South China Sea and returned to its home port in Qingdao today. In this set of photos released today, we could see the Type 071 LPD that USS Cowpens might have encountered earlier.

Turkey selects Juan Carlos-class design for LPD

Posted on January 1, 2014 by alert5

Turkey has selected local shipyard SEDEF to construct the country’s first Landing Platform Dock (LPD).
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