The Defense Department says these live explosive tests are conducted to confirm if ships can withstand conditions that they could potentially encounter during a battle.
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Video. US Navy tests aircraft carrier with explosives
The Defense Department says these live explosive tests are conducted to confirm if ships can withstand conditions that they could potentially encounter during a battle.