The Pentagon has lifted some flight restrictions on F-35, allowing the fighter to go up to Mach 1.6 and make turns at 3.2Gs.
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Category: Navy
U.S. Navy looks at arming helicopters with high energy laser weapon
H/T to Mil Aerospace Electronics. The U.S. Navy will ask the industry to come up with a prototype High Energy Fiber Laser for its helicopters.
Greenert: Chinese cruise and ballistic missiles pose significant threat
Speaking at the Aspen Security Forum, ADM. Jonathan Greenert said China’s cruise and ballistic missiles pose a significant threat in future conflict with the United States.
Indian Navy trains its own Dornier pilots
The Indian Navy has taken over the training of pilots that fly the Dornier maritime patrol aircraft.
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Philippines request for two C-130Ts
The U.S. government has notified Congress of a potential transfer of two C-130Ts from the Pentagon inventory to Philippines for $61 million.
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