North Korea’s test of a submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on May 9 might have been carried out from a submerged barge, according to a comprehensive analysis by 38 North.
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Photo: KCNA
Monthly Archives: May 2015
U.S. Marines train with Jordanian, British forces
In the deserts of Jordan, U.S. Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment partnered with members of the Jordanian Armed Forces and British Army for a three-day training exercise under Eager Lion 15.
Photo By: Cpl. Ryan Young
U.S. Army accused of plagiarism in publication
The U.S. Army has withdrawal a new doctrinal publication entitled “Cultural and Situational Understanding” after its authors were accused of plagiarism.
HMCS Calgary fires 12 missiles in less than 12 months
The Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class frigate HMCS Calgary has fired a total of 12 missiles in less than 12 months after completing its Halifax Class Modernization (HCM).
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By U.S. Navy photo by Canadian Armed Forces Sgt. Matthew McGregor [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Belarus’ new MLRS could be Chinese A200
The new Polonaise multiple rocket launcher system (MLRS) displayed by Belarus on May 9 could be the Chinese A200 rocket system.
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USN wants an “underwater Tomahawk” torpedo with 100 mile range
The commander of U.S. Submarine Forces says he wants a new long-range torpedo that can hit targets at 100 miles away.
By USN (U.S. DefenseImagery photo VIRIN: DN-SC-86-00574) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Live-firing test by Russia’s unmanned ground vehicle
Russia’s Uranus unmanned ground vehicle carried out a live-firing test at a range in the Southern Military District of Rajewski on May 14.
Spanish Air Force takes over investigation of A400M crash
Spain’s military air crash investigation agency, CITAAM, will take over the investigation into the crash of a A400M after a civilian team discharge itself from the probe.
By Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) (A400M – RIAT 2010Uploaded by russavia) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
The civilian team decided to withdraw as “the plane has specific characteristics due to its military configuration which they were unfamiliar with.”
Source: Alert 5
3-17 Cavalry flew last OH-58D training flight
The U.S. Army’s 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment flew its final OH-58D flight on May 13 over Georgia with 22 aircraft.
With the mission now complete, if anyone is interested in sharing pictures or videos of the Final Flight of the OH-58D, such as the video seen below, please send them to lighthorsepao@gmail.com. OUTFRONT!
Posted by 3rd Squadron 17th Cavalry Regiment on Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Source: Alert 5
Italian company wants to build He 162 lookalike for trainer market
Italian aircraft maker Tecnam has announced plans to explore developing a two-seater, single turbofan military trainer jet that has a similar layout to the Heinkel He 162.
Image: Tecnam
Besides the military market, Tecnam is keen to sell the aircraft for both the private and business aviation sectors.
Source: Alert 5