Donster Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Boeing Installs High-Energy Laser Into C-130H Gunship Boeing is working on a devastating new weapon which could strike fear into the eyes of all American enemies. The company is progressing at a rapid pace on its 12,000-pound airborne laser. Read Article Lockheed F-22 Raptor Receives Full Operational Capability Status The United States Air Force (USAF) officially deemed that the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is suitable for Full Operational Capability (FOC) status. FOC means that the F-22 Raptor’s weapons systems and flight performance fully meet the Air Force's requirement and that the aircraft can be deployed anywhere around the world. Read Article NASA Develops Highly Accurate Plane Nav System The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is just now finally entering into civil aviation navigation in the United States. WAAS provides a GPS based means for aircraft to maintain a flight path by issuing level correction vectors. The end result is that the plane flies on a prescribed level path -- either from a previous flight or a computer generated path -- and follows the path to an accuracy of 30 feet. Read Article Lockheed's F-35 Takes to the Air After Seven Month Grounding Last week, DailyTech reported that Lockheed's F-35 Lightning II had been grounded due to problems with its electrical system and concerns over the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine. After officials called off a planned flight on December 4, the F-35 Lightning II (AA-1) took to the air on December 7 at 1:30 PM CST. Read Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizkid Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 S-H to all those whizkids who are making this possible! I just pray that we don't start selling this stuff to our so-called 'friends' in the future . Todays friend is tomorrows enemy, in todays world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stans Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 With all this new technology, when should I expect to have a real lightsaber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 This a new daily/weekly news feature, Donnie? If so, me likey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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