A USMC AV-8B that took off from MCAS Yuma on May 9 crashed around 2:30pm in an area south of Phoenix. The pilot ejected safely.
Russia may be testing UCAV
According to this AIN report, Russia may have started testing its UCAV design after one mysterious plane nearly collided with two civilian L-29s.
Canada takes another look at joining U.S. ballistic missile defense program
Canada’s parliamentary secretary to the minister of national defense told lawmakers that the government is reexamining whether to join the U.S. ballistic missile defense program.
Saratoga sold for US$0.01
ESCO Marine has purchased retired aircraft carrier for US$0.01. The ship is expected to be towed to the Texas scrapyard later this summer.
HMS Dragon shadows Admiral Kuznetsov
The Royal Navy dispatched HMS Dragon to shadow Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov and her escorts when the seven-strong group entered the English Channel on May. 7.