USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), the Navy’s 10th and final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, received a visit from its namesake, former President George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush, while underway Jul. 14.
Arms Control Wonk’s take on Hangzhou UFO
Geoffrey Forden analyze pictures taken over Hangzhou, China on Jul. 7 and predicted that it could be a Chinese test of a DF-21 (ASBM?) launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to somewhere in the Gobi desert.
Gundam takes off on a ANA Boeing 777
To mark the 30th anniversary of the release of the first “Mobile Suit Gundam” models, All Nippon Airways will paint one of its Boeing 777-300 airliner with images of Gundam on its fueslage.
India interested in Iron Dome, David’s Sling
The Indian Ministry of Defense has expressed interest in Israel’s Iron Dome, David’s Sling to defend against rockets.
Canadian fighter pilot wants to blow up tactor as target
A 1950 Massey Harris model 44 vintage tractor has been donated to a raffle and it has attracted the attention of a group of Canadian fighter pilots. They hope to win the raffle and blow up the tractor as target practice.