From fiscal 2013 to fiscal 2017, the U.S. Navy will be getting 10 fewer Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.
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Category: Navy
USS George H.W. Bush Wins Battle “E”
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) was named the top aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Fleet in the 2011 Commander Naval Air Force Aircraft Carrier Battle Efficiency and Departmental Awards program, Feb. 10.
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U.S. Navy to fund construction of CVN 79
The U.S. Navy’s fiscal 2013 defense budget request calls for the construction of the John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) aircraft carrier.
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USN to study arming USV with Rafael Spike
The U.S. Navy is conducting further studies of arming an unmanned surface vehicle with the Rafael Spike missile after being impressed by the weapon during an exercise.
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Washington wants more access to Philippines ports and airfields
American and Philippine officials are in discussion to increase the number and frequency of visits by U.S. warships and planes.
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