A number of highly experienced fighter pilots consulted by Flightglobal said the reduced performance specifications for the F-35 could affect combat operations.
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Category: Navy
India carried out successful underwater firing of K-15 SLBM
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Second V-22 multi-year production contact delayed
The U.S. Navy cannot award a second multi-year production contact for the V-22 as the 2013 defense appropriations bill is still not law.
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Raytheon, U.S. Navy demonstrate new dual targeting capability for JSOW C-1
The U.S. Navy successfully demonstrated the dual targeting capability of the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) C-1 recently.
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GBU-53/B SDB II fit check on F-35 done
The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon successfully completed a fit check of the GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II on the F-35.
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