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Russia is testing “kamikaze drones,” or unmanned aircraft that are essentially flying artillery shells. Factory testing of the KYB-BLA and Lancet weapons have been completed, Alexander Zakharov, chief designer at ZALA Aero, told Russian news agency TASS during a Russian defense trade show last year. ZALA Aero is part of famed small arms maker Kalashnikov, which is now delving into drones. The U.S. military doesn’t like the term “kamikaze drone,” preferring to call these weapons “loi...

AVweb Some military brass say that unmanned aircraft need too many people to keep them flying. The issue came up with a proposed program called Operation Overwatch to supply armed airborne support for special operations personnel in isolated places. Those forces currently rely on the U-28A Draco, a militarized Pilatus PC-12 that bristles with sensors and antennas and gets in and out of austere airfields with relative ease. Special ops has been looking for a new armed platform. A...

Buddhist monks fight plans for shooting ranges near world renowned Scots sanctuary Spiritual leaders at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre, Dumfries and Galloway, say gun range bids are threatening the peace at their precious haven. Tibetan nuns at Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Centre in Eskdalemuir Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the...

Dumfriesshire community up in arms over American special operations military training exercise Machine gun fire and rifle shooting reverberating around the valley led to residents contacting the police The Kagyu Samye Ling Temple can usually be enjoyed in its peaceful glory. Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to sen...

By Garrett Reim2021-02-17T02:38:00+00:00 The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) aims to consolidate multiple aircraft roles into its Armed Overwatch aircraft programme in order to save money on the War on Terror. AFSOC is stretched thin as it tries to keep up the fight against terrorist groups while also preparing for possible conflict against Russia and China. It sees Armed Overwatch aircraft as capable of taking over the jobs of several specialised platforms, such as manned intel...

New Plane Key to Special Ops Vision for Africa, General Says  Air Force Special Operations Command is planning flight demonstrations in coming months. A new aircraft that can fly reconnaissance missions and bomb enemy forces is key to U.S. special forces’ future in Africa, the head of Air Force Special Operations Command said Tuesday. Lt. Gen. James Slife spoke as the Biden administration reviews the U.S. military’s global footprint and prepares to advise Congress on reorienting A...

By Casey Nelson Jan 26, 2021 4:32 PM OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The aircraft and personnel of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command will be among the highlighted programs at EAA AirVenture this summer. The event, which was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, is set for July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. “Even those who have a solid familiarity with the U.S. Air Force often know little about its special operations units and the important m...