Air to Air UAV kill

Yes, it was only practice.  However, I suspect that we will see more of this over the next 20 years.

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Navy UAV

I find it interesting that the USN chose to go with a refueling mission for their first aircraft carrier drone aircraft.  I would have thought fighter or bomber.  I am wondering if they are hoping to eventually build off the same platform for other missions.

Fascinating

Fascinating.  I would have never even thought this might be a possibility.

Japanese missile defense

Looks like the Japanese are seeking closer integration of missile defense with the US. Smart on their part and makes sense for the US as well.

So do I

The U.S. Army wants a new 120mm mortar that can reach out 12 miles.  Sounds like a good idea to me.

DDG-1000

The DDG-1000 program (the stealth destroyer) has been a money pit for the Navy.  If the armed forces want more money, they need to eliminate crap like this.

Another space success

SpaceX scores another launch success for the year.

B-52 upgrade

No, not the new Modelcollect kit.  The actual aircraft.  Story here.

China’s J-20

Story here claims that the Chinese have the engine problems on their J-20 fixed.  I’ll believe it when I see it.

Army Artillery Upgrades

Looks like the Army may be getting some much needed upgrades to their artillery and rocket forces.