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USN could cap Ford-class carriers at four ships

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Navy might not buy more Ford-class aircraft carriers after the fourth ship, Doris Miller (CVN 81), is completed.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Atlantic Ocean while conducting flight operations. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibility Testing to further test its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed)

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Turkey deploying indigenous air defense missile systems in Syria

Posted on March 10, 2020 by alert5

Turkey is said to have deployed its HİSAR-A low altitude air defense system, HİSAR-O medium range air defense system in Syria.

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B-2 deployed to Azores, Portugal

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has deployed its B-2 stealth bomber at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Mar. 9. The aircraft came from the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing.

A B2 Spirit Bomber waits to complete a hot pit refueling mission at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. These bomber missions represent the U.S. commitment to our allies and enhance regional security.

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ITS Cavour getting AN/SPN-41B this month

Posted on March 9, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Navy is helping Italy to install the AN/SPN-41B, a Instrument Carrier Landing System, on its aircraft carrier ITS Cavour this month.

Stephen & Katherine from Burton on Trent / CC BY

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USMC will attempt to fire NSM from JLTV in June

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) is planning to test fire a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) this June, Marine Corps Times reported.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary D. Bell / Public domain

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