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InternationalU.S. Conducts First FONOPS Of Administration, China Objects
The U.S. Navy conducted its first freedom of navigation operations (FONOPS) islands claimed by China in the South China Sea since the start of the Trump Administration, according to a […]
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UncategorizedAustralian Government Releases $970 Million Naval Shipbuilding Plan
The Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull released Australia’s first Naval Shipbuilding Plan on May 16, outlining the country’s largest shipbuilding and sustainment program with $970 million of investments. The funds are set […]
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U.S. And Japan Naval Forces Complete Exercises In The South China Sea
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces (JMSDF) completed a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the South China Sea on May 18, the Navy said on May 19. A […]
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Fincantieri Signed Agreement To Acquire Shipbuilder STX France
Italy’s Fincantieri has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a nearly 67 percent share of shipbuilder STX France for $89 million, Fincantieri said on May 19. The price of $89 million will be paid […]
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IAI Wins $630 Million Sale Of LRSAMs To India
The Indian government company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) awarded Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) a $630 million contract to supply the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) systems for use in four Indian navy ships, the company […]
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Navy/USMCNavy’s First Ford Carrier Begins Acceptance Trials
The U.S. Navy’s first Ford-class aircraft carrier, the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), has begun its second set of sea trials called acceptance trials, on Wednesday. The builder’s sea […]
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Missile DefenseMissile Defense Agency Awards Boeing $1 Billion Modification For RKV Development
The Missile Defense Agency awarded Boeing [BA] a $1 billion undefinitized modification to a contract procuring Redesigned Kill Vehicle (RKV) development, the Defense Department announced Monday. The RKV is intended […]
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Navy/USMCAdministration Supports One Additional LCS Over Budget Request
The Trump Administration is “supportive” of procuring two Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) in fiscal year 2018 rather than the one in the federal budget request released Tuesday, the acting Navy […]
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Navy/USMCAdministration Supports One Additional LCS Over Budget Request
The Trump Administration is “supportive” of procuring two Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) in fiscal year 2018 rather than the one in the federal budget request released Tuesday, the acting Navy […]
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Navy/USMCFY 2018 Navy Budget Request Holds Steady On Procurement
The U.S. Navy’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget request released Tuesday increases Navy funding from $135 billion to $145 billion, but most of the new money goes into the operations […]