Germany has been briefed by Raytheon on the possibility of using the Patriot as an alternative to the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). Continue reading “Germany looks at Patriot as alternative to MEADS”
M-346 and T-50 square off in Israel
The M-346 and T50 will face each other again as both jet trainers are expected to compete for a contract the Israeli Air Force’s A-4 trainers.
C-17 workers go on strike
Workers producing the Boeing C-17 airlifter have gone on strike at Boeing’s Long Beach plant in California. Continue reading “C-17 workers go on strike”
Russia deploys Pantsyr-S to protect its S-400 site
Russia has deployed its first Pantsyr-S short-range air-defense system to guard its S-400 in Elektrostal, near Moscow. Continue reading “Russia deploys Pantsyr-S to protect its S-400 site”
GW Starts Sea Trials, Completes SRA
USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, May 11 to conduct sea trials in preparation for the ship’s upcoming summer deployment.