The U.S. Air Force has disclosed that it will send a small number of F-35As on a training deployment in Europe.
By Todd Cromar [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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CVN 78 rescues sailor during its sea trial
A sailor aboard USS Oak Hill required urgent medical attention and PCN Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), on its first sea trials, was nearby to respond.
By Mass Communication Specialist’s 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz, Christopher Delano, Ryan Litzenberger (U.S. Navy) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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HMS Ocean could be sold to Brazil
Media outlets in Brazil and U.K. are reporting that the British is in talks to sell helicopter carrier HMS Ocean to Brazil for $100 million.
Photo: LA(Phot) Bernie Henesy/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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F-16 drops an inert B61-12 nuclear bomb
Separation testing of the B61-12 nuclear bomb has started on the F-16 platform. An F-16 from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron released an inert bomb at the Nellis Test and Training Range Complex on Mar. 14.
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U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brandi Hansen
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North Korea missiles’ key components came from China
A U.N. expert team has concluded that parts needed to make North Korea’s missiles and rockets work are supplied by firms from China.
By Sungwon Baik / VOA (North Korea Rocket Launch – Photo Galleries) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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