Wednesday, September 20, 2006

MiLinks

Newest UAV Named Reaper. It's an upgraded Predator.

P-3 Orion to Counter-IED. Flying up high where its safe.

Newest Arleigh Burke Destroyer Named USS Gravely.

Chinese warships visit San Diego. Just returned from Hawaii.

Last Cruise of the USS Dolphin. The Navy's last deisel sub, for now.

Iraq Navy To Buy Italian Patrol Vessels. Democracy's newest fleet!

USS Raven Assists Iranian Vessel. With very little thanks, no doubt.

Congress Speeds Submarine Procurement. From one to two per year.

Shipyard Reducing the Cost of Subs. From almost $3 to $2 billion. Some savings.

A Breakthrough In Armor Protection. Called Shield-all

Tests Of Extended Range 'Smart' Bombs.

A better way to buy. Canada speeds up weapons procurement.