The military issued a Notice to Airmen, later reproduced on the US Federal Aviation Administration’s website, that there had been multiple events “involving a high-power laser” just 750 metres (2,400ft) from China’s base in Djibouti.Story here.
“Use extreme caution when transiting near this area,” the notice added.
Multiple intelligence sources reported that Chinese garrison in Djibouti is suspected of operating a high-power laser weapon to temporarily blind pilots at the base or on a ship offshore, according to a report in Jane’s Defence Weekly last month.
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| U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 114th Field Artillery Regiment hone gunnery skills as they conduct table XVIII near Dona Ana, New Mexico, April 28, 2018. The Table XVIII consists of the entire battalion working together to achieve qualification. |
1st Battalion Welsh Guards onboard their Foxhound Protected Patrol Vehicles during a planning phase of a Mission Rehearsal Exercise in Wales.Thanks to IOWA61 for informing me of the formatting problem! Appreciate it bro!
The exercise is a final opportunity for the soldiers to practice their infantry skills before deployment to Afghanistan.
The Foxhound is at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology and provides unprecedented levels of blast protection for its size and weight. These patrol vehicles underwent final testing in the dusty and hot conditions of the Helmand desert before being deployed on operations.
Foxhound has been specifically designed and built in Britain to protect against the threats faced by troops in Afghanistan. However, this is an agile and versatile vehicle that will be a mainstay in the Army for years to come.
Being lighter and smaller than other protected vehicles such as Mastiff and Ridgeback, Foxhound brings a whole new capability to the Army and is ideal for soldiers operating in mentoring and partnering roles.
Foxhound has a top speed of 70 mph but can still protect against improvised explosive devices thanks to its v-shaped hull.
1st Battalion Welsh Guards onboard their Foxhound Protected Patrol Vehicles during a planning phase of a Mission Rehearsal Exercise in Wales.
The exercise is a final opportunity for the soldiers to practice their infantry skills before deployment to Afghanistan.
The Foxhound is at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology and provides unprecedented levels of blast protection for its size and weight. These patrol vehicles underwent final testing in the dusty and hot conditions of the Helmand desert before being deployed on operations.
Foxhound has been specifically designed and built in Britain to protect against the threats faced by troops in Afghanistan. However, this is an agile and versatile vehicle that will be a mainstay in the Army for years to come.
Being lighter and smaller than other protected vehicles such as Mastiff and Ridgeback, Foxhound brings a whole new capability to the Army and is ideal for soldiers operating in mentoring and partnering roles.
Foxhound has a top speed of 70 mph but can still protect against improvised explosive devices thanks to its v-shaped hull.
