Sequestration Forces Cancellation Of Military Demonstration Team Performances, Navy Flies UAV From A Carrier
It wasn't a year for major announcements for new military aircraft, although the first flight of Textron's Air/Land Scorpion and the introduction of Bells Valor Next-Generation Tiltrotor were notable exceptions. There were, however, some significant developments in the arena. One of the biggest was the operation of a UAV from the deck of an aircraft carrier which could spell a new era for Naval aviation. Meanwhile, sequestration caused deep cuts in flying hours and killed the air show seasons for the country's premier military demonstration teams. Here are some of the stories from the ANN archive focusing on military aviation.