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Sons of Sa’ar? Israel’s Next Generation Frigates

Sons of Sa’ar? Israel’s Next Generation Frigates

Saar 5: INS Hanit (click to view full) The 1,227t/ 1,350 ton Sa'ar 5 Eilat Class corvettes were built by Northrop Grumman in the 1990s for about $260 million each. It's a decent performer in a number of roles, from air defense to anti-submarine work, to coastal patrol...

US Carrier Pilots’ T-45 Training System

US Carrier Pilots’ T-45 Training System

Do you feel lucky...? (click to view full) The T-45 Training System includes T-45 Goshawk aircraft, advanced flight simulators, computer-assisted instructional programs, a computerized training integration system, and a contractor logistics support package. The...

MQ-8 Fire Scout VTUAV Program: By Land or By Sea

MQ-8 Fire Scout VTUAV Program: By Land or By Sea

MQ-8B Fire Scout (click to view full) A helicopter UAV is very handy for naval ships, and for armies who can't always depend on runways. The USA's RQ/MQ-8 Fire Scout Unmanned Aerial Vehicle has blazed a trail of firsts in this area, but its history is best described...