Rapid Fire 2011-03-15: India Becomes Top Armament Importer

Rapid Fire 2011-03-15: India Becomes Top Armament Importer

* India passes China as world’s top arms importer, accounting for 9% of arms transfers during 2006 to 2010, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. * US Navy personnel on the US aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), which is aiding...
Rapid Fire 2011-03-15: India Becomes Top Armament Importer

US P-3 Recovery Plan Tries to Keep the Fleet in the Air

P-3C drops sonobuoy(click to view full) The USA’s aging aircraft problem spans a number of fleets, from aerial tankers, to fighters, to tactical transports. One may argue, however, that its most severe problem lies with its fleet of Lockheed Martin P-3 maritime...