An anonymous source has given Foxtrot Alpha two photos showing an unmanned aircraft similar to the RQ-170 coming up to the probe of a KC-135.
Day: May 5, 2015
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U.S. Navy wants new EO/IR system to defend ships against optically guided anti-ship missile
The U.S. Navy is asking the industry to come up with an enhanced electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) countermeasure (CM) to defend its ships against optically guided anti-ship missiles and FAC/FIAC (Fast Attack Craft/Fast Inshore Attack Craft).
By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael J. Pusnik, Jr. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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RoKAF chief under probe for corruption
South Korea’s Air Force chief, Gen. Choi Cha-kyu, is under investigation for possible embezzlement of funds.
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Houston based company to assess seaworthiness of aircraft carrier São Paulo
The hull integrity of Brazilian aircraft carrier São Paulo will be analyze by Houston based marine engineering and naval architecture consulting firm Zentech.
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By Rob Schleiffert (Sao Paulo at sea) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
MQ-8C Fire Scout completes developmental flight test
The MQ-8C will now proceed to operational flight tests later this year after completing its final developmental test flight on Apr. 29.
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