A Philippine Navy BN-2A Islander has made a reconnaissance mission over Half Moon Shoal and confirmed PLAN frigate 560 is grounded there.
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U.S. officials consider extending tour of two aircraft carriers in Gulf
CNN reports that U.S. officials are considering a move to extend the stay of two aircraft carriers currently in the Persian Gulf for a longer period.
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First DGA firing of MdCN cruise missile successful
The French DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has carried out the first full firing of the MdCN naval cruise missile on Jul. 9.
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NAWCWD performs final live-fire testing for P-8A
A P-8A fuselage was recently delivered to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Weapons Survivability Lab where it will be tested to determine if the aircraft’s fire suppression system works.
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P-8I begins official flight test program
The first P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy began its official flight test program Jul. 7. The flight was three hours and 49 minutes and all test objectives were met.
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