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V-22 availability rate at 53 percent

Posted on January 15, 2012 by alert5

Pentagon testers found that the reliability rates for the V-22 has improved in 2011 but it was at 53 percent rather than the specified 82 percent.

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USN wants more cost cutting measures for CVN-78

Posted on January 15, 2012 by alert5

The U.S. Navy wants Huntington Ingalls Industries to drive down the cost of building CVN-78.

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DOT&E: F-35 had “mixed results” in tests

Posted on January 14, 2012 by alert5

The Office of the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation says the F-35 showed “mixed results” during tests last year.
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Wildcat begins sea trials with HMS Iron Duke

Posted on January 13, 2012 by alert5

The AgustaWestland AW159 naval helicopter is going to sea with HMS Iron Duke next month in the English Channel.

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Photo: J-15 next to ski-jump

Posted on January 12, 2012January 12, 2012 by alert5

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