US relocates drones airfield after Djibouti crashes

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The Pentagon is shifting its drone operations from a US base in Djibouti to a more remote airfield after local officials voiced concern about possible collisions with commercial aircraft, officials said Wednesday. “There was a priority over what would happen if a MQ-1 (Predator drone) obstructed a runway, and that it’ll have a serious impact on commercial air operations,” said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. After the attacks of Sept. 11 2001, Camp Lemonnier — located next to the Djibouti international airport — took on crucial strategic importance for Washington as a website for stationing special operations... Read More »

3D electronic printing holds promise of assorted applications for Soldiers

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As researchers at Picatinny Arsenal explore the potential for 3-dimensional printing, they envision the possible to embed a radio antenna at the side of a Soldier’s helmet, or print sensors directly onto a weapon and even an editorial of clothing. Over the past few years, advancements in 3D printing have enabled scientists to print items starting from body organs to candy. At Picatinny, scientists and engineers are using additive manufacturing and 3D printing to print electronics, weapon components, and coaching models. Additive manufacturing, which incorporates 3D printing, lets engineers create three-dimensional solid objects in response to digital models, explained James... Read More »