The U.S. Navy has warned Congress that unless a new budget is approved, it will have to shut down USS John C. Stennis, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, USS Ronald Reagan and USS Theodore Roosevelt.
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Welsh: 70 percent of all American combat aircraft non-operational by July
U.S. Air Force chief Gen. Mark Welsh warned that if sequestration was to occur, 70 percent of all American combat aircraft would not be ready to fly in time of war by July.
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USAF sourcing for vendors to replace F-15E’s MPD
The U.S. Air Force is looking for suppliers to replace the F-15E’s CRT-based multi-purpose display (MPD) with more updated technology.
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Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group deploys
The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group deployed Feb. 21 from Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Station Mayport.
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Lockheed Martin pursues consortium approach for maritime version of C-130
Lockheed Martin wants to form an international consortium to develop a maritime patrol version of the C-130. Company executives have brief the U.K. and other governments.
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