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Bulava Fails Latest Test – Lessons for US?
“After its firing from the submarine Dmitry Donskoy, the Bulava missile self-liquidated and exploded into the air” – Russian MoD spokesman to Interfax 23 Dec 08 And thus was written the postscript on the latest test of the star-crossed Bulava SLBM. Five failures in eight attempts would seem to call into question the fast-track to…
Emcon BRAVO
Not quite a shutdown, but definitely light posting for a few. Why? Just check the most recent headlines (and a few still to be written). Will endeavor to get Flightdeck Fridays up and catch up on the weekend – if not otherwise occupited… – SJS
F-35 Slated for Common Electronic Attack Platform?
 Next Generation airborne electronic attack plans revealed? After years of debate about the future of tactical, airborne electronic attack for the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps, it appears the F-35 will become the next-generation, digital warfare aircraft for both services. The platform most in demand in combat today is some kind of electronic attack…
Sometimes a Picture Really is Worth a Thousand Words…
… or, *ahem* one “blown joke” Update from the Air Force-Army game:
“George Washington – Arriving”
(Navy News Service) YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 25, 2008) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) form the phrase “Hajimemashite,” which means “Nice to meet you” in Japanese, as they arrive at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. George Washington and Carrier Air Wing 5 will be operating from Fleet Activities Yokosuka as the U.S….
Saturday Comics-III
File this one under “A Fool and His Money are Soon Parted“ Yeah, I’m a fan, but seriously folks…. -SJS