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The Midway-Class Armored Aircraft Carrier Was a Real Powerhouse
The Midway-class aircraft carriers, introduced post-World War II, became essential to the U.S. Navy during the Cold War.
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HMS Vanguard: The Royal Navy Battleship That Was Obsolete Before She Sailed
was laid down in 1941 amid shifting naval tactics favoring aircraft carriers over traditional battleships. Despite being ...
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"The Gun Plant:" How General Motors Armed American Troops In WWII
America's "Arsenal of Democracy" relied on commercial manufacturers re-tooling to make the firearms necessary for American troops to fight across the world. One of the biggest plants was the Saginaw ...
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The USS North Carolina: A Battleship for the Ages
The USS North Carolina (BB-55), the first of the North Carolina-class fast battleships, played a pivotal role in WWII, ...
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Belgium and the Netherlands sign up for BAE Systems’ naval gun
The Bofors 40Mk4, a compact and lightweight naval gun system, has been designed for anti-aircraft and anti-surface warfare operations to act against air, land and sea-based threats. BAE Systems is to ...
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5 countries with top anti-aircraft missile systems in the world
An anti-aircraft missile ... Recent wars show how military tactics are changing to deal with new dangers. With the rise of aerial attacks and advanced weapons, countries are focusing on improving ...
Navy confirms find of sunken U.S. warship known as ‘the dancing mouse’
The wreck of the USS Edsall, a lone American destroyer that fought a Japanese fleet, has been found in the Indian Ocean, the ...
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BAE Systems Inks Contract To Supply Eight Bofors 40Mk4 Naval Guns For Dutch And Belgian Navies
The Bofors 40Mk4 is a compact and lightweight naval gun system designed for anti-aircraft and anti-surface warfare operations. It can switch seamlessly among ammunition types, which delivers ...
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BAE Systems inks deal to supply naval guns for Dutch, Belgian navies
The Bofors 40Mk4 is a compact and lightweight naval gun system designed for anti-aircraft and anti-surface warfare operations. It can switch seamlessly among ammunition types, which delivers ...
From the farm to the Pacific: 100-year-old recalls service on heavy cruiser during World War II
After a week-long train ride across the United States from Florida to San Francisco, Robert "Bob" Chamberlin, 100, remembered the first time he set eyes on the USS Louisville. It was the ship he ...