The Montana was launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Airbus has been awarded work on the comms satellite programme used by the French Armed Forces.
American and Turkish warships and combat aircraft teamed up in the Black Sea region.
Further aid is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
The firing consisted of engaging a target representing another armoured vehicle located approximately 3,500 metres away.
The effort consisted of transporting the F135 engine from a shore-based location to the carrier by way of a CMV-22B.
"Only a strong NATO can keep our almost one billion people safe in a more dangerous world".
The flagship of the Italian Navy is testing the F-35B in different conditions.
The 'Loyal Wingman' aircraft will fly into combat using their capabilities to augment crewed aircraft.
BAE has received a $58m contract to start production of the F-15 Eagle 'Passive Active Warning and Survivability System' for the U.S. Air Force.
