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Indian Navy launches sixth MK IV LCU class ship
2016-03-15 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The Indian Navy has launched the sixth ship of the LCU MK IV project at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
US Navy launches first biofuel-powered aircraft carriers
2016-01-21 11:38:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The US Navy on Wednesday launched its first carrier strike group powered partly by biofuel a mix made from beef fat, calling it a milestone toward easing the militarys reliance on foreign oil. The maritime branch touted the warships as the centrepiece of its Great Green Fleet part of a Navy-wide initiative that aims to draw 50% of its power from alternative energy in four years. For now, the mix fueling the ships is only 10% biofuels and 90% petroleum. The Navy originally aimed for a 50-50...
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Indian Navy launches its long-range Barak-8 from INS Kolkata
2016-01-04 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The Indian Navy has successfully test-fired Barak-8, a newly developed long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) from Kolkata-class guided-missile destroyer INS Kolkata.
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US Navy successfully test launches MK 234 Nulka countermeasure
2015-12-22 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The US Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69), also known as Ike, has successfully completed launch trials for the MK 234 Nulka countermeasure.
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Australian Navy launches two new Cape-class ships
2015-12-07 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched two new Cape-class patrol boats (CCPB) to complement the existing Armidale-class patrol vessels.
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