The Air Force “neglected” the complexity of the LGM-35A Sentinel’s ground infrastructure, officials said, and is now looking to bring down costs. (Northrop Grumman) The U.S. Air Force “underestimated” the complexity of building a sprawling network of launch centers and other ground infrastructure for its next nuclear missile, which led to severe projected cost overruns, […]
“Marine Corps Tests Cutting-Edge Vessel for Enhanced Resupply Operations.hienca
An autonomous low-profile vessel stands by at the Del Mar Boat Basin as part of Project Convergence Capstone Four on Feb. 23, 2024, at Camp Pendleton, California. (Kevin Ray J. Salvador/U.S. Marine Corps) The U.S. Marine Corps is testing out an autonomous system inspired by a “narco-boat” to bolster resupply efforts, as the service focuses on […]
“Discover the Matilda II: The Tank Museum’s New Book Unveils Exclusive Images and Insights.hienca
Photo Credit: The Tank Museum / Provided The Tank Museum, in Bovington, United Kingdom, is home to two Matilda II tanks – one that’s been restored and the other that’s not in running order. They’re some of the most interesting World War II-era vehicles the museum has on-site, and it’s now giving fans a closer […]
“NATO Oversees Key North Atlantic Passage with Major Icelandic Exercise.hienca
An Icelandic hoist operator participates in NATO Exercise Northern Viking 2024 off the coast of Iceland on Aug. 31, 2024. (Anton Wendler/US Navy) MILAN — Seven NATO countries completed an Iceland-based exercise aimed at defending vital underwater lines of communication and sea routes against conventional military threats and acts of sabotage. The annual exercise Northern […]
“Space Development Agency Struggles with Production Scaling, Delays Launch Schedule.hienca
The Space Force’s Space Development Agency now expects its next tranche of satellites to begin launching late this year or early next due to supplier delays. (U.S. Space Force/Senior Airman Thomas Sjoberg) Plans for the Space Force’s Space Development Agency to kick-start its next phase of launches this month is on hold due to supplier […]