CF-1 and CF-2 carried out the first F-35C formation flight on Wednesday from NAS Patuxent River.
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INS Vikramaditya to test flight operations in June, July
MiG-29Ks, Ka-31 and Ka-27 naval helicopters will land and take-off from the flight deck of INS Vikramaditya during sea trials in June and July.
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Rusty anchor installed on Admiral Kuznetsov
A Russian businessman is on trial for overcharging the Navy for an anchor that is installed on aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov.
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Apache’s M230 could arm Sea Hawk
ATK has developed a percussion-primed, link-feed version of the Apache’s M230 30mm chain gun for the U.S. Navy. The new M230L features an improved recoil system and a 60-inch barrel for increased accuracy.
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Price tag for USS Gerald R. Ford could fall
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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