Lockheed Martin could offer unmanned U-2 for MDA laser weapon demo

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency plans to send an unmanned aircraft into the stratosphere sometime in 2020-2021 and attempt to shot down a ballistic missile in its boost-phase using an electrical laser. Lockheed Martin says a unmanned version of the U-2 might be a suitable platform for that.

US Air Force U-2 (2139646280)
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Experts say Taiwan needs to kickoff indigenous jet trainer program soon

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense organized a talk on Jul. 15 on building an indigenous jet trainer and experts at the forum urged for quick action as the core team of engineers who build the IDF fighter are retiring.

IDF F-CK-1B 1627 Display at Chih Hang Air Force Base 20130601a
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