Day: January 5, 2022

North Korea launches ballistic missile into East Sea

Posted on January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by alert5

North Korea has carried out its first ballistic missile test in 2022 by launching one into the East Sea shortly after 8 a.m. local time today.

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AP-12, Lockheed’s secret attempt to make the A-12 a satellite launcher

Posted on January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by alert5

Another wonderful article from The Space Review, this piece talks about Lockheed’s proposal to use the A-12 as a satellite launcher.

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MQ-8C operating in U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations

Posted on January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by alert5

The MQ-8C is now in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, which spans from the International Date Line to the India/Pakistan border, according to photos released by the sailing branch.

211222-N-FA490-1213 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Dec. 22, 2021) An MQ-8C Fire Scout attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). HSC-23 and Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, are on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf)

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