The aviator disappeared Wednesday after an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter they were aboard made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea. The Pentagon is studying the lesson as it shifts focus toward a possible conflict with China. Low snowpack, seasonal hyperphagia — where an animal’s insatiable urge to eat overrides a natural fear of humans — and loose garbage have contributed. The PL-16’s specs would let it chase large, slower-moving aircraft, one analyst said, though its effectiveness against smaller, faster planes is unclear. By Military Times staff
5 weeks ago A new bug repellent solution that was developed at the Naval Research Laboratory is awaiting investment. By Hope Hodge Seck
6 weeks ago France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The core of Domino’s pitch - and the Navy’s wager - is speed. By Mike Stone, Reuters
3 months ago The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships. Afterwards, as the repulsed “enemy” withdrew in disorder, a coup de grace was delivered by an explosive-laden, first-person-view drone. The two services will work together to boost the country's amphibious fleet size and availability after the readiness rate of its ships dropped in 2025. Load More
