Thursday, October 15, 2009

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 15, 2009



Iron Eagle: Robo-Copter Gets a Synth-Rock Soundtrack -- The Danger Room

Despite politics, borders and export-control laws, there’s one thing that unites defense contractors around the globe: a love of cheesy, mid-tempo synth-rock.

Israeli firm Steadicopter is unveiling its Black Eagle 50 robotic helicopter at this week’s Israel Defense International Army & Police exhibition. (Well, sorta: The company actually started showing off the robo-copter to the defense trade press several months ago.)

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Navy moves to put women on submarines -- AP

New X-Plane - updated -- Ares/Aviation Week

Navy Launches Green Hornet -- DoD Buzz

Ion Tiger fuel cell unmanned air vehicle completes 23-hour flight -- EurekAlert

Another Wanat Lesson: 700 Ball Bearings -- Defense Tech

Navy Energy Security
-- Information Dissemination

Speaking of Littoral Ships… (Video) -- New Wars

Help is on the Way (Sort Of): U.S. military recruitment
-- In From The Cold

S. Korean Navy to Build 6 Mini-Aegis Destroyers -- Korea Times

Israeli Military Chief: Fight for Decisive Victory -- Defense News

Coping With The Suicide Rate
-- Strategy Page

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