The recent deactivation of Carrier Strike Group 7 means the U.S. Navy is left with only nine aircraft carrier groups. Experts argued that it will be difficult for the navy to convince lawmakers to increase it back to ten in future.
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Gripens contributed to 37% of reconnaissance flights in Libya
Five of the Saab Gripens patrolling over Libya have been contributing to 37 percent of the reconnaissance flights.
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Aug. 6 update on Varyag
The PLAN ’88’ crew support ship berthed next to Varyag has left port this afternoon.
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Israel redeploys Iron Dome battery
Israel has moved a Iron Dome battery to the southern city of Ashkelon after an escalation in rocket fire from Gaza Strip.
Varyag to start sea trials at 0500UTC, Aug. 6?
Varyag will start its sea trials today starting from 1300 local time, according to Hong Kong Commercial Daily.
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