January 20, 2017

U.S. Army wants missile that dispenses quadcopters

Posted on January 20, 2017 by alert5

The U.S. Army is asking the defense industry to submit their ideas for a missile that can dispense a swarm of quadcopters.

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U.S. wants comms agreement with India so that both can track Chinese subs using P-8

Posted on January 20, 2017 by alert5

Head of PACOM, Adm. Harry Harris, told reporters in India that he look forward to New Delhi signing the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) with Washington so that both sides can enhance their tracking of Chinese submarines.

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B-52s deployed in Middle East flew more than 200 consecutive sorties without breaking down

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The 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and the 96th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit achieved a remarkable feat on Jan. 5 when they launched their 201st sortie in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miles Wilson
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