A minor fire broke out on board India’s aircraft carrier INS Viraat last week. The ship was underway off the coast of Mumbai.
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Category: Navy
Former USMC pilot awarded Bronze Star for mission working as an Air Force doctor
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) James Ruffer was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor for a mission working as an Air Force doctor.
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Pentagon places order for F-35 Lot 6,7
The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin two production contract worth $7.8 billion for 71 F-35s. It will pay $4.4 billion for 36 F-35s under Lot 6 and $3.4 billion contract for 35 F-35s under Lot 7.
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RAF Merlin Force celebrates 10-years continuous deployments
The RAF Merlin Force is celebrating its return from 10 years of continual operational deployments and the fleet is starting the transfer to the Royal Navy.
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Raytheon’s Griffin missile demonstrates maritime protection capabilities
Raytheon and the U.S. Navy has successfully tested the MK-60 Patrol Coastal Griffin Missile System’s ability to defend the Cyclone-class Patrol Coastal-class ship against small boat threats outside of current gun range.
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