From DefenseTech
Wow, so it looks like we’re seeing the first of the upcoming budget cuts for the Air Force trickle out. The AP is reporting that the Air Force is cancelling the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude spy drone opting instead to keep the legendary U-2 Dragon Lady in service (for now, anyway)! Yup, the 50-year old [...]
Adios Global Hawk, U-2 Will Stick Around
John Reed
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:56:35 GMT
Canada has just announced that it will restore the names Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air force and Canadian Army.
The traditional names were originally dropped by Trudeau in a petulant display of anti royalty. All true Canadians will rejoice at common sense breaking out. No longer will the Canadian military create collective sniggering from others.
Modern militaries are now all joint services and as the Brits, Aussies, Kiwis and Yanks have shown traditional names in no way hamper this and indeed provide a source of inspiration and pride to veterans and serving members alike.
Welcome back Canada, we’ve missed you.
