Browsing: Military

The Thai military is ready to buy decade-old rice from the pledging scheme, but only if it's confirmed to be safe for people to eat. Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang announced this today.

Manila, Philippines – US and Philippine forces sank a decommissioned China-made Philippine Navy ship Wednesday during South China Sea war games simulating an attack on an enemy vessel, officials said. The…

The U.S. government’s records of missing service members do not attribute Finnegan’s death to hostile action or indicate cannibals were a factor.

Once flames brake loose, the close confinements of ships or subs suddenly transform into a hellish scene, claiming the lives of countless sailor. The U.S. Navy seeks to counter this deadly hazard by employing a mechanical firefighter among its ranks. Sophisticated, robust, and dexterous, this is a highly exciting project. Developed by the Naval Research Laboratory,  the […]

I’d like to divert from a potential discussion which might build around the trillions of dollars spent on defense by the US government or the more or less futile efforts enterprised in the middle east, and stick to the point at hand – spy drones! Yes, scary, paranoia inducing flying unmanned vehicles whose sole purpose is that […]