by JVanDomelen | Mar 17, 2016 | Air, Featured, Rotary Wing, Unmanned
Not too long ago, superior joystick skills at the age of 15 might have won you nothing more than bragging rights among your gaming buddies, but for one young pilot from England, it has led to a huge payday and instant recognition among a global community. In Dubai...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 12, 2016 | Featured, Launch Vehicle, Satellite, Space
Preparations at Baikonur are continuing for the launch, scheduled for 09:31 UTC (10:31 CET) on Monday 14 March. This morning, the roll out to the launch pad was completed with the launcher being raised into the vertical position. This followed the completion yesterday...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 11, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2016 — The US Air Force has begun studying future close air support (CAS) aircraft to succeed the Fairchild Republic A-10 as the Pentagon evaluates the weaponry it needs for “prolonged operations” of one year or more. Continue...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 10, 2016 | Featured, Land, Track
United Kingdom, March 7, 2016 — General Dynamics Land Systems-UK inaugurated its new Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) facility at Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. The facility, which will undergo significant refurbishment...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 9, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
The US Air Force is accepting suggestions for the proposed name of the B-21 from members of the US Air Force active duty force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, and their dependents, members of the US Air Force Civil Service and US Air Force retirees.For full...