Canada’s Exit Raises JSF Price
With Canada out, only eight counties remain to develop the Joint Strike Fighter, making each JSF price higher for everyone else.
Hornet Crashes, On Way Home
The pilot was killed in an F-18 Super Hornet jet crash in England on its way home to the US from the ISIS air war.
Transportation & FAA want All Drones Registered
All drones, even those operated by hobbyists, could be required to register with the Dept. of Transportation and/or Federal Aviation Authority, perhaps as soon as November.
Russian Success in Syria Includes US Tactics
Russia’s aerial intervention in Syria succeeds against Islamic State and government opposition with Soviet air support and Western-style precision strikes.
No US Carrier in Persian Gulf
As the Iran Nuclear deal starts, for the first time since 2008 the US has no aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf, and won’t until winter.
F-35 Ejection Debate: Helmets or Pilot Height?
Debate continues over whether the heavier helmet or the size of the pilot is at issue with neck injuries risks associated with the F-35 ejection seat.
Equality Means Women Register for the Draft
For “true and pure equality,” Army Secretary John McHugh says women will have to register for the draft.
US to Make Condolence Payments
US to make condolence payments to families of victims of the attack that killed 22 & wounded 37 in an Afghanistan hospital, run by Doctors Without Borders.
GOP Leadership & Everyone Else on Holiday
Three significant congressional deadlines are approaching but the GOP still hasn’t put a Leadership Team in place as the Columbus Holiday closes.
Russian & US Aircraft Too Close Over Syria
Moscow agrees to continue talks about continuing close encounters between their aircraft and US manned and unmanned aircraft.
