The U.S. Navy will activate a new unit for the development and testing of unmanned air vehicles this October.
.jpg)
By U.S. Air Force/Bobbi Zapka [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Continue reading “USN to stand up UAV test unit this October”
Vietnam urges China to withdraw military equipment from South China Sea
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.
Continue reading “Vietnam urges China to withdraw military equipment from South China Sea”
USN orders more than 7,000 APKWS
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.
Newsweek: SEALs tried to derail TSgt John Chapman’s Medal of Honor award
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.
By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Russia to complete development of Altius UAV within a year
Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Yury Borisov told Zvezda TV that work on the Altius unmanned air vehicle will be completed within a year.
Photo: Russia Ministry of Defense
Continue reading “Russia to complete development of Altius UAV within a year”