Navy’s Drones Could Determine U.S. Airpower for Decades
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The X-47B after its first carrier flight Tuesday. Photo: Navy
The Navy’s support of drones could determine U.S. air power for decades, reports Wired.
With the JSF the Ford-class carrier will play a more flexible role, Breaking Defense says of a recent article by Rear Admiral Bill Moran.
After Tuesday’s launch, the X-47B is soon to return to the carrier and faces “touch and go” semi-landing tests next, reports Breaking Defense. According to Defense Tech the first carrier landing is slated for this summer.
Secure mobile satellite communications improved as a result of U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin, says Defence Talk.
Congressional Democrats say Pentagon sequestration reductions most hurtful to US economy, reports Defense News.
Two hundred Marines transferred to Italy for security of US personnel in Libya, reports Defense News.
The Washington Post reports, the VA will mandate overtime to eliminate disability claims backlog.
Pentagon describes Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel frustrated with military’s response to sexual abuse charges, reports The Hill.
Secretary Hagel calls for re-training and re-screening of sexual assault prevention and response personnel, reports Navy Times.
Major General in charge of Pentagon’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office says sexism must be treated the same as racism, reports Navy Times.
Politico cites report linking suicide risk to traumatic brain injuries. (Paywall.)
