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Category: Navy
MIT researcher teaches drones to follow yellow shirts
In future, drones taking-off and landing on aircraft carriers might be able to understand orders given by yellow shirts on the flight deck.
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USN to formalize UCLASS program
The U.S. Navy is expected to formally approve the unmanned carrier launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) program this year, Flight Global reports.
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Cost of converting HMS Prince of Wales trebles to £1.8 billion
The British government is looking at a staggering bill of £1.8 billion to convert HMS Prince of Wales with catapults and arrestor gears.
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Carl Vinson Marks 30 Years of Service
Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) celebrated the carrier’s 30th year of service Mar. 13.
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