 U.S. test launches new fighter jet-sized drone May 16, 2013 - 10:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A drone the size of a fighter jet has taken off from the deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier for the first time, RFE/RL reports. The X-47B unmanned aircraft was launched from the "U.S.S. George H.W. Bush" near the coast of Virginia for a series of test flights. Larger, carrier-based drones could be launched from anywhere in the world, eliminating the need for permission from other states to use bases on their territory. The move comes amid growing criticism of America's use of drones to carry out lethal attacks against suspected terrorists. The U.S. Navy said the X-47B is far larger than its Predator drone, has three times the range, and can be programmed to carry out missions rather than being remotely piloted.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
