Rising costs of building USS Gerald R. Ford have been contained and might fall, the U.S. Navy program official overseeing construction of the new aircraft carrier told a news conference.
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BAE Systems gets $22.9 million to support Mk 41 VLS for Aegis Ashore program
BAE Systems has received a $22.9 million contract modification adding an additional ship set for the Arleigh Burke DDG-116 and an additional set of Aegis Ashore equipment.
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Aster 30 shots down GQM-163
The recent test firing of a GQM-163 in France was to test the Aster 30 on the French Navy’s Horizon class air defense frigate, Forbin. The Aster 30 successfully intercepted the supersonic sea-skimming target.
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South Korean warships searching for debris from North Korean rocket
The South Korean Navy has deployed about 10 ships to search for debris from a North Korean rocket that failed after lift-off on Friday.
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France tests GQM-163A Coyote Supersonic Sea Skimming Target
France fired a GQM-163A Coyote Supersonic Sea Skimming Target on a military test range off the coast of France on Apr. 4.
Photo courtesy of French DGA
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