Research vessel Nautilus dispatched two of its ROVs to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean this week to explore the wreck of former light aircraft carrier USS Independence (CVL-22).
Contract for laser pod that destroys incoming missile given to NGC
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has selected Northrop Grumman for its Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) Turret Research in Aero-Effects (STRAFE) program.
Graphic: Northrop Grumman
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Engine failure cause of F-16C crash in Germany
The 480th Fighter Squadron lost a F-16C near Engelmannreuth, Germany one year ago, investigators have now determined the root cause of the accident.
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Jane’s on Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Jane’s has a lengthy article on unmanned strike aircraft dark horse Kratos Defense and Security Solutions. However, most of the stuff is behind the paywall.
Image: Kratos
South Korea mulls golf course as alternate site for THAAD unit
Faced with unhappiness by locals over the proposal deployment of a U.S. THAAD air defense unit in Seongju County, South Korea officials are looking into the possibility of positioning the unit at the Lotte Skyhill Country Club (CC), north of downtown Seongju.
