The Pentagon’s chief weapons tester wants the U.S. Navy to carry out shock testing on the USS Gerald Ford instead of carrying it out on the second ship.
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Couple flew Apaches in Afghanistan
Elizabeth and Jacob Marceaux are a husband-and-wife team who have flown Apaches in combat in Afghanistan.
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Britain close to placing order for 14 F-35s
British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that an order for 14 F-35s will be placed soon.
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Japan to buy amphibious assault ships from overseas
According to this news report, Japan decided in December 2013 to import amphibious assault ships.
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Britain, France to expand UCAV study
British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande have signed a series of defense co-operation agreements including a future unmanned combat air vehicle feasibility study.
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