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Navy DDG-51 Flight III modifications. SOURCE: GAO ARLINGTON: The Navy has crammed as much electronics as it can into its new DDG-51 Flight III destroyers now beginning construction, Rear Adm. William Galinis said this morning. That drives the service towards a new Large Surface Combatant that can comfortably accommodate the same high-powered radars , as well as future weapons such as lasers , on either a modified DDG-51 hull or an entirely new design. Rear Adm. William Galinis “It’s going to be more of an evolutionary approach as we migrate from the DDG-51 Flight IIIs to the Large Surface Combatant ,” said Galinis, the Navy’s Program Executive Officer for Ships. (LSC evolved from the Future Surface Combatant concept and will serve along a new frigate and unmanned surface vessels ). “(We) start with a DDG-51 flight III combat system and we build off of that, probably bringing in a new HME (Hull, Mechanical, & Engineering) infrastructure, a new power architectur

How could a burgeoning satellite servicing industry help government?

Orbital ATK unveiled two new vehicles in early March that would help extend the life of satellites at the 2018 Satellite conference held in Washington D.C. The aerospace manufacturing company touted their rendezvous vehicles as the latest step in the ongoing revolution within the field of on-orbit servicing technology. As industry leaders at the conference boasted technological advancements, policy experts gathered on the other side of the convention center to discuss their role in this new rapidly developing market. Commercial satellite operators are particularly interested in this field of technology because it may allow them to keep one satellite on orbit longer than expected. It would also allow operators to shuffle their fleet and provide more flexible services, which could benefit the Department of Defense. Dawkins said five American companies have received licenses for on-orbit servicing. Under current law, operators need approval from multiple gov

China reveal TERRIFYING propaganda video as US tensions rocket

'Peace behind me, war in front of me' The footage shows the grandiosity of the military which is now associated with President Xi Jinping Photo by: Image: PLA-YOUTUBE A two-minute video called “I am a Chinese soldier” is a hyperbolic, patriotic tribute to the military which emphasises personal sacrifice, loyalty, and a sense pride in belonging to an elite, modernised military. The footage shows the grandiosity of the military which is now associated with President Xi Jinping. A lot of ammunition is fired, and the very latest in China’s military technology is showcased, including combat aircraft, a carrier battle group, long-range ballistic missiles, submarines and armoured vehicles — is on full, proud, active display. In the video, there is also a series of scenes depicting men saying tearful goodbyes to their children and spouses. Then infantry give battle cries while waving the Communist national flag. This is then mixed with overhead shots of