The X-47B recently started taxi tests at NAS Pax River as it prepares for arrested landings and catapult launches later this summer.
U.S. Navy photo
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Taiwan arming more ships with Hsiungfeng III
Five of Taiwan’s eight Chengkung-class frigates have been armed with the latest Hsiungfeng III supersonic anti-ship missile.
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France ‘regret’ Britain’s F-35 decision
France said it regretted Britain’s decision to reverse back its choice of the F-35 and say the decision may limit cooperation in naval aviation.
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Russian engineer accussed of passing Bulava’s secrets
A Russian engineer working for a military facility in the Urals had been charged with passing secrets of the Bulava SLBM to a foreign intelligence agency.
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Principe de Asturias may be mothballed
Spanish aircraft carrier Principe de Asturias could be mothballed along with six frigates to save money.
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