Sure, the Arsenal Ship was no favorite of vested naval interests who prefer vessels with lots of officer slots and who are wedded to the status quo.

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They also point out that a carrier and its aircraft can perform many more roles than an arsenal ship such as acting as a troop carrier or heliport, or providing aerial reconnaissance or cover to an amphibious landing.

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Arsenal managed to steady the ship after the interval, but they never seriously threatened United apart from a tame Cesc Fabregas shot and a volley from Emmanuel Adebayor after the break.

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The U.S. Navy has in its arsenal today, the capability "to pre-empt" China's anti-ship ballistic missile system before it becomes operational.

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