21st century

Story hit Bloomberg yesterday. Former Computer Science guy wants to build a 40 seat Concorde, more at the link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-21/this-aerospace-company-wants-to-bring-supersonic-civilian-travel-back It is notable that the design shows minimal concern for noise...

http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Momentum_builds_for_creation_of_moon_villages_999.html http://news.yahoo.com/european-space-boss-crazy-moon-village-plan-151401886.html

Brditschka, HB-Flugtechnik, and HB-Aircraft The Brditschka corporate history is somewhat confused because of two separate lines of interest. Heinrich Wenzel Brditschka (born 1930) was interested in jewellery but was also an amateur aircraft builder. The first company was HW Brditschka OHG which...

This is what I could find on the topic - http://www.defenseinnovationmarketplace.mil/resources/AirForceSTOverview.pdf http://www.defenseinnovationmarketplace.mil/resources/Walker_Testimony_2013.pdf

Via MilitaryPhotos.net: http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/2015/03/20/sweden-invests-in-naval-capacity-and-baltic-sea/25093841/ The old MilitaryPhotos.net thread on the A26 (I thought we had one as well but I can't find it)...

The usual crew of retired military and political types are warning that the UK is not able to meet its defence requirements with the present budget and kit. Given the collective expertise on this board what advice would you give the Prime Minister who takes over in May after the election? I...

Just a thought that occurred. The German Armed Forces have been massively downsized since the end of the Cold War. Assuming a decision were taken to re-arm to meet current threats what projects would be back on the table? Or what stuff would you like to see?

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-last-vikings-worlds-remaining-airworthy-s-3bs-asse-1635300517

From a BBC article on N/S Savannah: http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28439159

I thought we had a thread for the JWST already, but I couldn't find it. Ah well. Via the Daily Telegraph:

Hi, the Kazan Ansat 3 is a medium transport helicopter project,powered by two turboshaft engines mounted above the cabin. http://www.aviastar.org/helicopters_eng/kazan_ansat3.php

"Make it so: VTT and Rolls-Royce imagine the ship's bridge of 2025" by David Szondy March 17, 2014 Source: http://www.gizmag.com/future-ship-bridge-2025/31250/

US, NATO Allies Cutting Back; Rest of the World Arms The US and Europe were the only regions to cut defense spending last year, while several adversary nations topped the world charts, according to the most recent Stockholm International Peace Research Institute fact sheet. "China, Russia, and...

;D U.S. Navy creates ‘game-changing’ jet fuel from seawater [VIDEO] 5:59 PM 04/07/2014 The U.S. Navy has developed a new process for generating jet fuel out of ordinary seawater — thanks to technology that could be widely deployed in as little as a decade. Described as a “game-changer” by...

"Second 4-Star General Talks About Replacing Soldiers With Robots" Source: http://blogs.defensenews.com/intercepts/2014/01/second-4-star-general-talks-about-replacing-soldiers-with-robots/

http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2014/01/03/dont-belittle-congresss-attempts-to-enhance-mineral-production/

Artist's impression of Ohio Replacement Submarine (formerly the SSBN-X Future Follow-on Submarine) released on Sept. 6, 2012. Ohio Replacement submarine details November 1, 2012. Source: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/HomePagePictures/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=131...

Now I'm not normally one for strong language but I'm sorely tempted in this case. http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2013/12/11/simple-question-on-afghanistan-leaves-officials-stumped/

Cyberweapons are definitely here to stay.....

http://www.defensenews.com/article/20131106/DEFREG02/311060020/KC-46-Came-Within-24-Hours-Contract-Breach-During-Shutdown