Three old warships — Kilauea, Niagara Falls and Concord — will be sent to the bottom of the ocean during live firing practice of RIMPAC.
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Photo: First external weapons test flight for the F-35C
F-35C flew for the first time with external weapons Jun. 27 with Lt. Christopher Tabert at the controls.
Lockheed Martin photo
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Rare dual engine failure lead to F/A-18D crash
The U.S. Navy determined that the F/A-18D crash in Virginia was caused by a rare dual unrelated engine failure.
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Norway frustrated with NH90 delays
Norway may follow Sweden’s example and buy tactical helicopters while it waits for its NH90s.
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Iranian warships to be fitted with short-range missiles
Iran says it will soon arm its warships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf with shorter-range missiles.
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