The U.S. Navy told Congress it wants to keep 11 aircraft carriers for another 45 years just days after Defense Secretary Robert Gates question the need to have that many. Continue reading “U.S. Navy tells Gates to back off, needs 11 carriers”
Prince Harry to pilot Apache
Prince Harry has been selected to fly the Apache attack helicopter, just as he got his helicopter wings from his farther.
NORAD, U.S. NORTHCOM commander conducts final flight
U.S. Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command commander, flew the last military flight of his career at the controls of a 302nd Airlift Wing C-130 May 5.
India refuses to make quick decision on MMRCA
The author of the article says India’s defense minister is rebuffing calls from those within his political party to make a quick decision on India’s next fighter plane.
Taiwan could take action against France over Mirage 2000 deal
Buoyed by its success against Thales on kickbacks with Lafayette frigates, Taiwan could take similar action for alleged kickbacks during the purchase of Mirage 2000s from France. Continue reading “Taiwan could take action against France over Mirage 2000 deal”