Carrier Alternative Weekly -- New Wars
Who says a warship must posses angled decks, catapults, or at least a ski-jump to deploy combat airpower? Here is proof positive of a fearsome attack chopper which recently flew off the deck of the French assault helicopter carrier Mistral currently visiting Russian waters. From the Ares blog:
The Mistral was deployed to St. Petersburg when the Ka-52 landing took place as part of a broader cross decking exercise. The event is significant, in part, because the Ka-52 isn’t even operational yet, French officials note.
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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS
New LCS Costs Exceed Target, Yet Lower Than Earlier Ships -- Defense News
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier to be launched next year: Navy chief -- India Today
Boeing Tests IED Blasting Laser -- DoD Buzz
High-Tech, Armored Off-Roader Key to Afghan Surge -- The Danger Room
To Camouflage Your Weapon or Not, That is the Question -- Defense Tech
U.S., Russia Could Meet Chemical Arms Deadline, New Watchdog Says -- Global Security Newswire
Obama Grants Pentagon Nearly $6
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier to be launched next year: Navy chief -- India Today
Boeing Tests IED Blasting Laser -- DoD Buzz
High-Tech, Armored Off-Roader Key to Afghan Surge -- The Danger Room
To Camouflage Your Weapon or Not, That is the Question -- Defense Tech
U.S., Russia Could Meet Chemical Arms Deadline, New Watchdog Says -- Global Security Newswire
Obama Grants Pentagon Nearly $60 Billion More Over Five Years -- ELP Defens(c)e Blog
Israeli Plans to Buy F-35s Hitting Obstacles, Moving Forward -- Defense Industry Daily
Japan Seeks An F-22 Substitute -- Strategy Page
WWII Vet Gains Supporters in Flagpole Battle -- Military.com