Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) claims its has shot down a U.S. drone flying near the Fordo nuclear enrichment plant in Qom province.
STSS successfully acquired and tracked short-range, air-launched target
The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) demonstration satellites successfully acquired and tracked a short-range, air-launched target (SRALT) Jul. 8 in a test that showed their ability to track dim objects that have extremely short flight timelines.
Growler squadron CO fired while on deployment
The commanding officer of VAQ-141 was fired wihle the Growler squadron is currently on deployment in the Middle East.
First Boeing P-8A Poseidon production aircraft makes maiden flight
The first P-8A Poseidon production aircraft completed its first flight on Jul. 7. This is the first of six low-rate initial production (LRIP) aircraft.
Pakistan Navy UAV crashed after bird strike
A Pakistan Navy UAV crashed near an oil refinery in Karachi after being hit by a bird today. The unmanned plane was on a routine mission, Pakistan Navy spokesman said.