Construction of Royal Navy’s New Aircraft Carriers Begins
Construction began on the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers, their largest ever warships, today with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal...
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NASA research to help aircraft avoid ocean storms, turbulence
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Nonlethal Capabilities Provide Alternative to Deadly Force
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Modified Boeing Chinook Mk3 Successfully Completes 1st Test Flight
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