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Canada to Delay F-35 Decision Until After Next Federal Election (Defense Aerospace)

Looks like I have work to do. Thanks, Enrique.

From RUSI Analysis:

In military rout, Russia seizes 51 Ukrainian ships in Crimea (Kyiv Post)

Thanks, I will fix these and put up a new version in the next week or so.

28 March 1941 In the Battle of Cape Matapan, fought off the southwestern coast of Greece, a force of British and Australian warships intercepted and sank or severely damaged several warships of Italy's Regia Marina. It was Italy's greatest defeat at sea.

Are Fighters the New Capital Ships? (The Diplomat, Flashpoints)

Bogdan Says F-35B’s Modifications Main Risk To Marine IOC (Breaking Defense)

Navy Seeks Next Generation Tomahawk (DOD Buzz)

Navy Wants More Growlers to Fight a Deadlier High End Air War (USNI News)

A pivot to Europe? US to commit more forces to NATO efforts in Eastern Europe (Stars and Stripes)

27 March 1854 The British join the Crimean War with a declaration of war against Russia. The frigate HMS Furious is fired on outside Odessa harbour, and in response the British fleet bombarded the port.

North Korea Tests Longest Range Missiles Since 2012 (The Diplomat, Flashpoints)

How Taiwan Would Defend Against a Chinese Attack (USNI News)

One-Ship Ukraine Navy Defies Russia to the End (Wall Street Journal) Crew ought to get medals.

26 March 2010 The South Korean Navy's Po Hang class corvette ROKS Cheonan (PCC-772) sinks after breaking into two pieces off the southwest coast of Baengnyeong Island in the Yellow Sea. The suspected culprit is a torpedo from a North Korean submarine.

North Korea: China is a Turncoat and our Enemy (The Diplomat)

Ukrainian navy decimated by Russian move into Crimea (Jane's)

GAO: Software Delays Could Translate into Less Effective Marine JSF (USNI News)

25 March 1979 The first Space Shuttle, Columbia (OV-102), is delivered to the Kennedy Space Center in preparation for its first launch. The Space Shuttles' contribution to military efforts is often understated.

I enjoy trying to identify militaria, but can't say this one is obvious. And since Fort Snelling was an Army Reserve base, there isn't much that would immediately leap to mind. Most missile transport canisters are squared off, so I am thinking something other than a weapon, but still unsure. In any event, Tony's grandpa looks to have done a fine job welding.

GAO Predicts F-35 Software Troubles May Drive Annual Costs Up To $15 Billion (Breaking Defense)

Latest GAO report, March 2014 F-35 JSF - Problems Completing Software Testing May Hinder Delivery of Expected Warfighting Capabilities (pdf)

China Commissions New Guided-Missile Destroyer (The Diplomat, Flashpoints) PLAN commissions first Type 052D DDG, puts second on sea trials (Jane's)

24 March 1999 NATO begins its bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, under Operation Allied Force.