Air Force Set To Deploy Its Counter-Drone “Phaser” Microwave Weapon Overseas
The announcement comes as the threat that small unmanned suicide drones pose is front and center after unprecedented attacks in Saudi Arabia.
The announcement comes as the threat that small unmanned suicide drones pose is front and center after unprecedented attacks in Saudi Arabia.
The United States has also called on other nations to contribute to this and other efforts to deter Iranian aggression in the region.
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The image shows armed CIA operatives guarding $3M in cash that is stowed away inside a Russian-built Mi-17 helicopter.
The company will be working with this test asset for at least the next two years as it crafts its first full prototypes for the U.S. Navy.
Problems with the boom operator's vision system and the boom itself persist and a recently disclosed issue prevents the aircraft from carrying cargo.
The Saudis say their evidence shows Iran sponsored the strikes and that they did not originate in Yemen, but stopped short of blaming any group.
The new missile would give fighter jets more magazine depth, which is especially valuable for stealth fighters that carry their weapons internally.
The stealth attack plane will join other aircraft at the museum, including a VC-137C Air Force One jet, F-14 Tomcat, and a VH-3 Marine One helicopter.
Dozens of reserve logistics ships are getting ready to sail amid concerns about the readiness of these vital support fleets during a major conflict.
The service says it can outpace potential enemies by producing multiple short runs of fighters in tiny periods of time.
The U.S. has disputed Yemeni rebels' claims that they were responsible, while the Saudis also say the strikes originated outside Yemen.
The jet's name pays homage to the Tuskegee Airmen who fought against the Nazis and the racial biases that plagued the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII.
The drone is similar to ones that have been spotted in satellite images in recent years, which could indicate it is approaching an operational state.
The restrictions will keep news and tour helicopters, as well as drones, away from the Area 51 border and beyond.
The planes can take off and land in short distances and on rough airstrips, making them unique military transports beyond flying around VIPs.
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The game should be revolutionary and has the much-needed potential to pull a whole new generation of young people into the world of aviation.
USS Truman is still sidelined after an electrical system malfunction and no other carriers on the East Coast are available to take its place.
The unit will now begin training aircrews to make use of the plane's new capabilities ahead of plans to begin converting operational units next year.