Singapore Airshow Shows US Technological Lead Shrinking
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The future of air-to-air warfare in Asia is on impressive display at the Singapore Airshow, reports Aviation Week, and the US is not at the advantage it once was.
A Russian company claims its binocular-styled device can detect snipers, from heat and reflections off telescopic sights, reports Popular Mechanics.
It’s an all volunteer military, but men must register with the Selective Service within 30 days of turning 18. Military.com answers questions regarding the draft since the opening of all jobs in the military to women.
Washington Times reports, Special Forces not ready to integrate women.
Governmental Accounting Office denies Boeing’s protest of Air Force’s new bomber contract with Northrop Grumman, says DoD Buzz.
Computer data belonging to a Hollywood hospital was stolen and is being held for ransom by hackers demanding $3.6 million, reports Business Insider. The data does not compromise patient or personal data, so the hospital isn’t paying, says WMUR, and reports this type of cyber-attack on the rise.
Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world’s two largest crude oil producers, agreed to freeze output, reports Bloomberg. They join Venezuela and Qatar in freezing crude output at January levels reports International Business Times.
Politico reports, how Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia changed America.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society kicks off the 2016 Active Duty Fund Drive at 8:45 am, Feb. 25 in Building 401. RADM Dean Peters, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division commander, is the guest speaker. Fund drive donations provide interest-free loans and grants for financial emergencies, Visiting Nurses Program, Budget for Baby Classes, Baby Layettes and financial education. NMCRS is the only military aid society which provides Registered Visiting Nurses. In 2015, the Patuxent River NMCRS office assisted 312 clients with over $232,000 in financial assistance. Source NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs.
