The Pentagon’s Defense Acquisition Board met last Friday to review the comprehensive plan for operational testing of the F-35.
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Category: Navy
MQ-4C to be deployed to Guam
Guam will be home to the MQ-4C Broad Area Maritime Surveillance drone starting from 2017, the U.S. Navy said.
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Philippine plans to arm Hamilton-class cutters with Harpoons
An anonymous official from the Philippine Department of National Defense says the newly-acquired Hamilton-class cutters will be armed with Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
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Boeing, U.S. Navy successful in first test of Advanced Mission Computer for Super Hornet, Growler
Boeing and the U.S. Navy on Sept. 6 successfully flight tested a new mission computer that will expand the performance of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.
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HMS Illustrious will be preserved
HMS Illustrious will be preserved as a lasting tribute to the Invincible Class aircraft carrier once she retires.
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