HMS Illustrious is now training off the coast of north Devon as the ship changes its role from an aircraft carrier to a landing platform helicopter ship.
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U.S. Navy jets to fly with used cooking oil
The U.S. Navy and Agriculture Department has announced a plan to buy 450,000 gallons of biofuel to power the Navy’s jets.
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Indian government used image of JF-17 on Navy Day supplement
The Indian Navy had accidentally used the image of Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter in a special report on the Indian Navy Day in a local paper. Hit the source for the image.
General Electric, Rolls Royce give up F136 program
General Electric and Rolls Royce have decided to stop the development of the F136 alternate engine for the F-35.
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China says testing of aircraft carrier going smoothly
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng said the current sea trial of Varyag is going smoothly.