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USN to stand up UAV test unit this October

Posted on May 9, 2018 by alert5

The U.S. Navy will activate a new unit for the development and testing of unmanned air vehicles this October.

X-47B over Edwards on maiden flight (110204-F-9126Z-649)
By U.S. Air Force/Bobbi Zapka [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Posted in MQ-X, Navy, UAV

Vietnam urges China to withdraw military equipment from South China Sea

Posted on May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 by alert5

Vietnam is urging China to withdraw military equipment from the South China Sea, following news reports that Beijing has placed missiles on three of its artificial islands in the Spratly archipelago.


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USN orders more than 7,000 APKWS

Posted on May 9, 2018 by alert5

The U.S. Navy has placed a follow-on order with BAE Systems for more than 7,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Laser-Guided Rockets.


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Posted in Industry, Navy

Newsweek: SEALs tried to derail TSgt John Chapman’s Medal of Honor award

Posted on May 8, 2018 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force wants to award the late Technical Sergeant John Chapman with the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Roberts Ridge. Newsweek says the Navy SEALs tried to derail the process. Hit the link below for the full story by Sean D. Naylor.

The Battle of Takur Ghar, by Keith Rocco
By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Posted in Air Force, Army, Navy

360° cockpit video of Blue Angels diamond takeoff at Myrtle Beach

Posted on May 7, 2018 by alert5

Posted in Airshow, Navy

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