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How does use of ‘ninja missile’ change counterterrorism?

Drone strikes have also been relatively effective at limiting collateral damage compared to other strike options—reducing deaths among both civilians on the ground as well as U.S. servicemembers who might otherwise take part in a ground raid. Needless to say, a more precise missile will only serve to keep lowering civilian casualties.

By Jacob Ware

24 months ago

US vows to pay relatives of Afghans killed in drone strike

The U.S. Defense Department said that it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.

3 years ago

Investigators report US military training range woes across Indo-Pacific region

A Defense Department Inspector General report this week warns that some ranges aren't equipped to train pilots for the future fight.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Good news for the LCS program

This week’s announcement was a positive step for LCS mission module programs, which have have been plagued with development delays and certification snafus.

By Mark D. Faram

6 years ago

LCS Sioux City slated for commissioning in Annapolis

Named after the fourth-largest city in Iowa, the Sioux City will become the 13th LCS to join the fleet and the sixth of the Freedom-class variant built by the team of Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin.

By Carl Prine

6 years ago

LCS Milwaukee fires Longbow missiles in mission module test

The littoral combat ship fired Longbow Hellfire surface-to-surface missiles in the first-ever test of the LCS missile module test at sea.

By Mark D. Faram

6 years ago

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