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 by Kyle Barnett Washington DC (UPI) Apr 16, 2021
The U.S. Navy announced Friday it landed an Osprey V-22 aircraft for the first time on a flight deck aboard a hospital ship. The U.S. Pacific Fleet announced the news from the USNS Mercy. The flight testing is result of a seven-month mission to expand the ship's capabilities for landing aircraft such as the V-22 Osprey and MH-60 Seahawk. The Osprey, first developed in 1989, features turbo propellers for the aircraft to take off like a helicopter before assisting in forward flight. Prior to the testing, the deck of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy was upgraded to allow for the flights to take off. Upgrading the ship to support new aircraft platforms will increase the efficiency of medical teams, commander Capt. Kendall Bridgewater said in a statement. "This is a historic event in the storied life of the USNS Mercy, and for MSC," Bridgewater said. "Improving the capability of the ship to support newer aircraft platforms such as the MV-22, allows greater flexibility and enhances the embarked medical treatment team's ability to continue providing the outstanding care they are known for. This investment in new capability is a great example of MSC's continued support to the fleet and plays an important role in keeping the U.S. Navy competitive well into the future." Takeoffs and landings will be practiced for a few days with the V-22 from Mercy's flight deck, followed by operations with the MH-60s. The tactical training will focus on critical patients and shortening the route to the ship for their treatment.
Biden to proceed with UAE F-35 sales, with rules Washington (AFP) April 14, 2021 President Joe Biden's administration indicated Wednesday it was moving forward with a $23 billion sale of F-35 fighter-jets to the United Arab Emirates but was considering restrictions and would not deliver them soon. The State Department shortly after Biden's inauguration in January ordered a review of the massive arms package, which was approved by former president Donald Trump when the Gulf ally recognized Israel. Responding to a lawsuit seeking to block the sale, the State Department said it ... read more
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