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- ‘Hurricane Hunters’ fly Fiona mission September 26, 2022Airmen assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., deployed to the U.S. Virgin Islands as... Read Story The post ‘Hurricane Hunters’ fly Fiona mission appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- Army to test robotic vehicles on land and sea during PC 22 September 26, 2022Industry partners working with the Army and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency engineers will fly a pilotless UH-60 Black Hawk... Read Story The post Army to test robotic vehicles on land and sea during PC 22 appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- On This Date September 24, 2022Sept. 24, 1929: U.S. Army Air Corps Lt. James H. Doolittle made the first completely blind airplane takeoff, flight, and... Read Story The post On This Date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- KC-46A cleared for worldwide deployments following first combat refuel September 23, 2022Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, approved the KC-46A Pegasus for worldwide deployments to meet combatant command taskings... Read Story The post KC-46A cleared for worldwide deployments following first combat refuel appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- US Air Force adds new aircraft to BACN fleet September 23, 2022The Battlefield Airborne Communication Node, or BACN, team at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., recently added a new aircraft to... Read Story The post US Air Force adds new aircraft to BACN fleet appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- AFWERX releases Autonomy Prime RFI September 23, 2022The Department of the Air Force’s innovative engine, AFWERX, announced the release of its Autonomy Prime Request for Information, or... Read Story The post AFWERX releases Autonomy Prime RFI appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- Kendall draws direct connection to mission success, diverse, fulfilled, accomplished Total Force September 22, 2022In a departure from past speeches focusing on operations and modernization, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, placed a heavier... Read Story The post Kendall draws direct connection to mission success, diverse, fulfilled, accomplished Total Force appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- Brown cites Air Force history as fuel for accelerating change, meeting today’s complex security challenges September 22, 2022Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. urged the Total Force Sept. 19, 2022, to focus intently, to move fast... Read Story The post Brown cites Air Force history as fuel for accelerating change, meeting today’s complex security challenges appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- Space Force reveals official song: ‘Semper Supra’ September 21, 2022https://www.dvidshub.net/video/857934/us-space-force-reveals-official-song Every branch of the armed forces has an official song, from “The Army Goes Rolling Along” to “The Marines’... Read Story The post Space Force reveals official song: ‘Semper Supra’ appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- Air Force Fall Tattoo: Celebrating 75 years of airpower September 21, 2022Thousands of people gathered to witness performances by some of the military’s most elite units during the celebratory Air Force... Read Story The post Air Force Fall Tattoo: Celebrating 75 years of airpower appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
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- 3D animation shows the inner-workings of an AR-15 August 11, 2022The video explains why the rifle is such an efficient, and ultimately dangerous, weapon.
- Everything we know Gen. Milley has told the Jan. 6 panel August 11, 2022Here is all of the publicly released testimony by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in one place.
- Air Mobility Command to give pregnant airmen more privacy under new directive August 11, 2022Under the new guidance, pregnant airmen will be given a general 30-day profile that only documents mobility, duty and fitness requirements restrictions.
- The National Guard has a new weapon in the fight for COVID vaccination August 11, 2022The National Guard is shipping doses of Novavax’s newly approved COVID-19 vaccine out to units in hopes it will help shrink the number of unvaccinated Guardsmen who face expulsion.
- Pentagon reviewing how DC Guard is called up for duty August 11, 2022A decision could come in the next six months, National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson told Military Times.
- Iranian charged in plot to murder former National Security Advisor John Bolton August 10, 2022The murder-for-hire was reportedly in response to the U.S. assassination of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force.
- Steven Seagal appears in Ukraine, serving as a Russian spokesperson August 9, 2022Steven Seagal visits Ukraine amid prison bombing controversy.
- New Army recruiting ad continues crusade against civilian workforce August 9, 2022Army encourages college grads to "skip entry level" and join the military instead.
- Air Force Academy employee suspected in deadly Colorado shooting August 9, 2022Colorado Springs police believe John Paz shot and killed a woman and El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Peery before he killed himself.
- Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far August 8, 2022Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.
- Georgia residents say Air Force flyover damaged their homes August 5, 2022Residents said the Little League tournament flyover seemed louder and lower than usual and shook their homes.
- Magnet fishers fined after pulling 86 rockets from Fort Stewart river August 5, 2022The trio have a September court date.
- Air Force bomb disposal tech charged in April insider attack in Syria August 4, 2022Tech. Sgt. David Wayne Dezwaan Jr., is accused of several violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- Air Force Reserve’s No. 2 officer takes over as commander August 4, 2022The Air Force Reserve is functioning like the "New England Patriots on a high school team’s budget,” Lt. Gen. John Healy said.
- New documentary scrutinizes Pentagon-Hollywood relationship — but is it propaganda? August 4, 2022Theaters of War offers a new perspective on the military's relationship with Hollywood.
- Over 500 airmen promoted to colonel as open slots stagnate August 3, 2022About one-third of eligible lieutenant colonels — 555 of nearly 1,800 — were tapped to pin on the full bird.
- ‘In prison or the DFAC?’: soldiers complain about base food August 3, 2022DFAC food strikes again.
- Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats August 3, 2022New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.
- Court blocks Air Force from punishing unvaccinated troops seeking religious waivers August 2, 2022The class-action complaint temporarily protects thousands of airmen and guardians who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.
- 5 military movies that would be better with Velociraptors August 1, 2022We want to see more military movies "raptorized."
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- US Army Pacific activates third multi-domain task force September 26, 2022This is the second such specialty unit focused on the Indo-Pacific region. The post US Army Pacific activates third multi-domain task force appeared first on Army Technology.
- British Army’s KRH regiment to lead eFP Battlegroup in Estonia September 26, 2022The 11th rotation of forces replaces soldiers from The Royal Welsh regiment. The post British Army’s KRH regiment to lead eFP Battlegroup in Estonia appeared first on Army Technology.
- Ukraine receives surface-to-air missile systems from US September 26, 2022Zelenskiy also thanked the US for providing HIMARS to strengthen the Ukrainian troops’ offensive stance. The post Ukraine receives surface-to-air missile systems from US appeared first on Army Technology.
- Marshall delivers first ten specialist military vehicles to UK September 23, 2022The new EOD and ECM vehicles are expected to replace the UK’s Wedgewood MoD vehicle fleet. The post Marshall delivers first ten specialist military vehicles to UK appeared first on Army Technology.
- Is Ukraine’s Brimstone use behind the UK’s Project Wolfram? September 23, 2022Mobile launchers are showing their effectiveness in Ukraine, which adapted the Brimstone missile to fire from a flat-bed vehicle earlier this year. The post Is Ukraine’s Brimstone use behind the UK’s Project Wolfram? appeared first on Army Technology.
- Longer-lasting weathering ballistic steel making its debut September 23, 2022The metal has been around for decades used to make heavy industry products. It has since gained traction as a commercial and domestic construction material and for artistic projects. The post Longer-lasting weathering ballistic steel making its debut appeared first on Army Technology.
- Ricardo to supply more ABS/ESC retrofit kits for US Army HMMWVs September 23, 2022The kits will enhance the operational safety of high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicles. The post Ricardo to supply more ABS/ESC retrofit kits for US Army HMMWVs appeared first on Army Technology.
- AeroVironment secures US Army contract for Switchblade 300 September 23, 2022The tactical missile systems are scheduled to be delivered by July next year. The post AeroVironment secures US Army contract for Switchblade 300 appeared first on Army Technology.
- South & Central America is seeing a hiring jump in military industry digital media roles September 23, 2022Some parts of the world are investing more heavily in digital media roles than others. The post South & Central America is seeing a hiring jump in military industry digital media roles appeared first on Army Technology.
- UK seeking to double M270 MLRS fleet September 22, 2022All options to expand fleet are being considered, apparently including looking at vehicles currently in museums or acting as military gate guards. The post UK seeking to double M270 MLRS fleet appeared first on Army Technology.
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- EXCLUSIVE: DoD-Commerce yet to hash out review of commercial space data sharing September 26, 2022Traditionally, DoD and the Intelligence Community — as well as some US allies — have been leery about revealing the position of US national security satellites, because they wish to conceal their activities and characteristics.
- Army’s military adviser brigades see increased demand in Indo-Pacific, Europe September 26, 2022The Army’s 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade has been training Ukrainian troops in Germany since May.
- China ‘on track’ for 6th-gen fighter, US Air Force needs to get there first: ACC chief September 26, 2022America’s Chinese “frenemies” are “not having a debate over the relevance of six-gen air dominance. And I can also tell you they’re on track,” said Air Combat Command head Gen. Mark Kelly.
- Pentagon tightening rules for non-traditional contracts in wake of internal audit September 26, 2022An audit by the DoD Inspector General found that while federal law “allows for one of 4 conditions for a prototype OT award,” Pentagon rules contain “no requirement to validate that the contractor met those conditions,” an OIG spokesperson told Breaking Defense.
- US, partners meeting on Sept. 28 on industrial strategies for arming Ukraine September 23, 2022The meeting “will include a call for production support for things like gun barrels, ball bearings, and steel casings,” as well as obsolescent parts and microchips, a senior defense official said.
- As Saudi Arabia goes on defense investment spree, Israeli industry in a tight spot September 23, 2022Israeli firm Rafael scores a win with Spyder reportedly heading to UAE, but customers in Saudi Arabia remain out of reach.
- Army formally activating third Multi-Domain Task Force, focused on the Pacific September 23, 2022“Our real value comes from us providing options to the joint force here, providing options to the Joint Force commander,” the new formation’s commander said.
- As Asian firms compete for Egyptian military aircraft deals, Cairo eyes local production September 23, 2022India and South Korea are competing on a light attack deal that analysts say could boost Egypt’s domestic production and knowledge base.
- To keep arming Ukraine, Norway may drop munitions stocks below required levels September 23, 2022“We are more looking how we can increase the stocks from previous levels. But we are looking into if you can take even more from our stocks in the short term to support Ukraine. And to then to refill it,” Norway’s defense minister said this week.
- Air Force selects Raytheon in $985M hypersonic cruise missile contract September 22, 2022If HACM development continues to progress, the weapon could become the first scramjet-powered, hypersonic air-launched cruise missile to be introduced into the Air Force’s inventory.
- AFSOC commander cautiously optimistic on V-22 clutch problem, though root cause elusive September 22, 2022“I was asking myself, what would I say to myself in the aftermath of fatal mishap if we discovered that the reason for this was this clutch issue,” said AFSOC commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife. “Would I look back and say that I did everything that I could do today? And I couldn’t answer that […]
- Space Development Agency chief clears up ‘confusion’ about where his agency is going September 22, 2022SDA Director Derek Tournear said his shop will remain its own when it formally joins the Space Force in coming weeks, giving the service another acquisition outlet.
- With indigenous carrier-capable fighter design, S. Korea seeks to rework naval plans September 22, 2022The push for a naval version of the jet would likely not have happened if not for a series of decisions that dates back months.
- Lifting the arms embargo on Cyprus is a major opportunity to aid Ukraine September 22, 2022With savvy geopolitical maneuvering, the Biden administration could get Ukraine weapons it already knows and gain a friend in the Mediterranean, a trio of FDD researchers and officials say.
- Navy pilot program to plug ships into shore-based infrastructure in new deal with Port of San Diego September 22, 2022The Navy’s deal with the city to generate energy credits is a “first-of-it-kind” agreement between San Diego Port and a Pentagon agency.
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- US warns Russia of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of nuclear strike September 26, 2022DefenceTalkThe United States has warned Russia privately of “catastrophic” consequences if it uses nuclear weapons as part of the Ukraine invasion, top US officials said. Russian President Vladimir Putin made a thinly veiled threat to use nuclear arms in a speech Wednesday in which he announced the mobilization of reservists following Ukrainian gains on the […]
- US, South Korea begin naval drills after North’s missile test September 26, 2022DefenceTalkSouth Korea and the United States began their first combined naval exercise near the peninsula in five years on Monday, a day after Pyongyang conducted a ballistic missile launch. Washington is Seoul’s key security ally and stations about 28,500 troops in South Korea to protect it from the nuclear-armed North. South Korea’s hawkish President Yoon […]
- USAF Selects Northrop Advanced Battle Management System Digital Infrastructure Consortium September 22, 2022DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman has been selected by the U.S. Department of the Air Force to be a member of its Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Consortium. Northrop Grumman is one of the five industry partners named to the consortium to design, develop, and deploy advanced data-centric capabilities for the Air Force and Space […]
- North Korea denies exporting weapons to Russia September 22, 2022DefenceTalkNorth Korea on Wednesday denied it was providing arms to Russia, state media said, weeks after the United States said Moscow was turning to Pyongyang to replenish its stocks depleted by invading Ukraine. “We have never exported weapons or ammunition to Russia before and we will not plan to export them,” an official at the […]
- Nuclear shift: North Korean nuke law reflects global trend September 22, 2022DefenceTalkNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un declaring he will never give up his nukes and enshrining a “first-strike” doctrine into law are part of a worrying new escalatory dynamic in nuclear weapons policy around the world, analysts say. Since the height of the Cold War, nuclear arsenals have served primarily as a deterrent to be used […]
- Truss at UN vows UK military aid ‘until Ukraine prevails’ September 22, 2022DefenceTalkBritish Prime Minister Liz Truss vowed Wednesday before the United Nations to keep up military aid to war-ravaged Ukraine until it triumphs against Russia. Truss became the latest Western leader at the UN General Assembly in New York to rail against Russian President Vladimir Putin, who hours earlier mobilized reservists in a clear sign he […]
- Iran unveils new medium-range missile September 22, 2022DefenceTalkIran unveiled a new medium-range ballistic missile on Thursday during a military parade commemorating the Iran-Iraq war, state television said. “The liquid-fueled Rezvan ballistic missile has an operational range of 1,400 kilometers (870 miles),” said the station, which aired images of the missile mounted on a military vehicle. The Rezvan missile was presented in Tehran […]
- Germany military must become Europe’s ‘best equipped’: Scholz September 16, 2022DefenceTalkGermany is ready to take a leading role in ensuring Europe’s security, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Friday, vowing to transform the country’s military into the “best equipped” on the continent. Branding Vladimir Putin’s Russia the “biggest threat” to NATO, Scholz said Europe had to be prepared to face up to the challenge. “We are making […]
- Path clear for Swiss purchase of US F-35 fighter jets September 15, 2022DefenceTalkSwiss lawmakers voted Thursday to proceed with the controversial purchase of F-35 fighter jets without holding a referendum sought by opponents of the deal. The lower house National Council gave the government the go-ahead to buy the 36 aircraft from US manufacturer Lockheed Martin by a large majority. The upper house, the Council of States […]
- Germany to send more weapons to Ukraine, but not tanks September 15, 2022DefenceTalkBerlin will provide Ukraine more armored vehicles and rocket launch systems but not the battle tanks sought by Kyiv for its counter-offensive against Russia, Germany’s defence minister said Thursday. Germany will supply two Mars II multiple-rocket launch systems, 200 missiles and 50 armored “Dingo” troop carriers, Christine Lambrecht said. Soviet-made BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles will […]
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- Avantax Planning Partners Inc. Has $889,000 Stake in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) September 26, 2022Avantax Planning Partners Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM – Get Rating) by 10.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,007 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,076 shares during the period. Avantax Planning […]
- AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) Shares Sold by Cambridge Advisors Inc. September 26, 2022Cambridge Advisors Inc. decreased its position in shares of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Get Rating) by 2.0% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,515 shares of the company’s stock after selling 233 shares during the quarter. AbbVie accounts for approximately […]
- AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) Shares Sold by All Season Financial Advisors Inc. September 26, 2022All Season Financial Advisors Inc. lowered its stake in shares of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Get Rating) by 17.8% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,566 shares of the company’s stock after selling 555 shares during the quarter. All […]
- AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) Stock Position Lessened by West Bancorporation Inc. September 26, 2022West Bancorporation Inc. decreased its holdings in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Get Rating) by 2.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 7,466 shares of the company’s stock after selling 176 shares during the quarter. AbbVie accounts for approximately 0.8% of West […]
- Avantax Planning Partners Inc. Has $1.31 Million Holdings in Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) September 26, 2022Avantax Planning Partners Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN – Get Rating) by 10.1% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,732 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 435 […]
- LifePro Asset Management Acquires 1,646 Shares of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) September 26, 2022LifePro Asset Management boosted its holdings in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Get Rating) by 119.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,027 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,646 shares during the quarter. LifePro Asset Management’s holdings in […]
- Douglas Lane & Associates LLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) September 26, 2022Douglas Lane & Associates LLC lowered its position in Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN – Get Rating) by 3.9% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 43,592 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after selling 1,755 shares during the quarter. Douglas […]
- Western Wealth Management LLC Trims Stock Position in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) September 26, 2022Western Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Get Rating) by 2.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 55,510 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,124 shares during the quarter. Western […]
- Abacus Planning Group Inc. Has $270,000 Stake in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) September 26, 2022Abacus Planning Group Inc. decreased its position in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Get Rating) by 10.0% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,764 shares of the company’s stock after selling 197 shares during the quarter. Abacus Planning Group Inc.’s holdings […]
- Exxon Mobil Co. (NYSE:XOM) Shares Sold by Advisory Alpha LLC September 26, 2022Advisory Alpha LLC reduced its position in shares of Exxon Mobil Co. (NYSE:XOM – Get Rating) by 29.4% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 32,804 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 13,651 shares during […]
- iShares S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:IVV) Shares Purchased by Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC September 26, 2022Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in iShares S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:IVV – Get Rating) by 17.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,732 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 262 shares during the quarter. Octavia Wealth […]
- UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) Shares Sold by Alhambra Investment Partners LLC September 26, 2022Alhambra Investment Partners LLC lessened its holdings in shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Get Rating) by 6.8% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,024 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock after selling 75 shares during the quarter. Alhambra Investment […]
- Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC Purchases 426 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) September 26, 2022Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC increased its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK – Get Rating) by 8.1% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 5,661 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 426 shares during the […]
- NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC Boosts Stake in Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) September 26, 2022NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC lifted its stake in shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT – Get Rating) by 36.3% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 59,296 shares of the healthcare product maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 15,789 shares during the […]
- Global Retirement Partners LLC Reduces Stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) September 26, 2022Global Retirement Partners LLC reduced its stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Get Rating) by 0.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 12,685 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock after selling 54 shares during the quarter. UnitedHealth […]
- NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC Trims Holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) September 26, 2022NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC cut its holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Get Rating) by 0.3% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 92,584 shares of the company’s stock after selling 303 shares during the quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC’s holdings […]
- The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) Shares Sold by Dividend Assets Capital LLC September 26, 2022Dividend Assets Capital LLC lessened its holdings in shares of The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG – Get Rating) by 8.0% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 13,658 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,184 shares during the period. Dividend Assets Capital […]
- The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Position Cut by Kensington Investment Counsel LLC September 26, 2022Kensington Investment Counsel LLC trimmed its holdings in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Get Rating) by 8.2% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 7,615 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after selling 678 shares during the quarter. Kensington […]
- Atlas Brown Inc. Sells 116 Shares of Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) September 26, 2022Atlas Brown Inc. cut its holdings in shares of Visa Inc. (NYSE:V – Get Rating) by 2.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,660 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock after selling 116 shares during the quarter. Atlas Brown […]
- LifePro Asset Management Has $1.51 Million Stock Position in Chevron Co. (NYSE:CVX) September 26, 2022LifePro Asset Management lowered its stake in Chevron Co. (NYSE:CVX – Get Rating) by 4.6% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 10,427 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 502 shares during the period. LifePro Asset Management’s holdings in […]
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- Link 16 terminal qualified for French AWACS aircraft September 27, 2022The Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminal Block Upgrade 2 (MIDS-LVT BU2) has been qualified for use on all four of the French Air and Space...
- Turkey touts Eurofighter plan, should F-16 talks stall September 26, 2022Turkey has, for the first time, officially pronounced a possible purchase of Eurofighter Typhoons in case if the United States fails to sell Lockheed Martin F-16...
- DVD 2022: QinetiQ unveils Talon 6 EOD UGV September 26, 2022QinetiQ has exhibited the Talon 6 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robot for the first time at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2022, the British Army's biennial...
- DVD 2022: British Army seeks 100% uplift in MLRS numbers September 26, 2022Richard Smart, Senior Responsible Officer for Joint Effects at British Army Headquarters in Andover, outlined plans to increase both the capability and numbers of M270...
- Germany to procure 600 RAM Block 2B missiles for German Navy September 26, 2022The German federal parliament's budget committee has authorised the procurement of 600 RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2B quick reaction surface-to-air...
- DVD 2022: MSI unveils Terrahawk VSHORAD system September 26, 2022MSI Defence Systems unveiled the Terrahawk flatbed-based very short-range air-defence (VSHORAD) system at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2022 event held at the...
- AAD 2022: Norinco Sky Saker FX400A in service with PLAAF September 26, 2022China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) has confirmed the Sky Saker FX400A tactical unmanned combat aerial vehicle's (UCAV's) entry into the People's Liberation...
- DVD 2022: Horiba Mira to deliver ISTAR Viking UGVs to British Army in 2023 September 26, 2022Horiba Mira is to deliver two Viking unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in an intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) configuration to...
- DVD 2022: RBSL unveils Boxer Overwatch demonstrator September 26, 2022Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) unveiled a demonstrator of the Boxer 8×8 armoured vehicle equipped with a mission module for launching Brimstone missiles at the...
- Yemeni rebels unveil new missiles in largest parade to date September 26, 2022The Yemeni rebel group Ansar Allah (Houthis) unveiled several new weapon systems, many of them seemingly of Iranian origin, during a parade in Sanaa on 21 September.
- Raytheon/Northrop Grumman team selected for HACM hypersonic weapon September 26, 2022A team of Raytheon and Northrop Grumman has been selected by the US Air Force (USAF) to develop and prototype the service's scramjet-powered Hypersonic Attack Cruise...
- GA-ASI opposes possible Chinese corn plant near US airbase September 26, 2022US defence contractor General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI), which has a significant presence near Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, is urging the...
- DVD 2022: British Army outlines new protected mobility pipeline September 26, 2022The British Army elaborated on its plans to rationalise its protected mobility vehicle fleet at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2022 event held at the Millbrook...
- Update: South Africa contracts Gripen support from Saab September 24, 2022South Africa has contracted Saab to provide three years of support to some of its fleet of Gripen C/D combat aircraft.
- Link 16 terminal qualified for French AWACS aircraft September 23, 2022The Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminal Block Upgrade 2 (MIDS-LVT BU2) has been qualified for use on all four of the French Air and Space...
- USMC clears Amphibious Combat Vehicles for open-water training, caps breaker height September 23, 2022US marines are once again allowed to train with Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) in open water and surf zones but they can only operate the vehicles when the breaker...
- Indian MoD orders additional BrahMos missiles for navy September 23, 2022India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided to acquire more BrahMos PJ-10 supersonic cruise missiles for the Indian Navy.
- Putin's mobilisation announcement signals readiness to escalate Ukraine conflict, while Penal Code amendments indicate Kremlin's alarm over lack of popular support September 23, 2022Putin's mobilisation announcement signals readiness to escalate Ukraine conflict, while Penal Code amendments indicate Kremlin's alarm over lack of popular support. On 21 September 2022 President Vladimir Putin announced in a pre-recorded televised address a partial mobilisation of the Russian Federation for the first time since the Second World War. Putin said that the goal […]
- AAD 2022: Hensoldt launches production-ready ASTUS UAS September 23, 2022Hensoldt South Africa (SA), part of German sensor maker Hensoldt, officially launched a production-ready model of its ASTUS tactical unmanned aerial systems (TUASs) at...
- Janes CTO named in the 2022 CIO 100 Award for technology leadership September 23, 2022Janes, the leading open-source defence intelligence provider, has been recognised with one of the most prestigious and influential awards in technology, the 2022 CIO 100 award. The award recognises leadership in technology-led transformation and celebrates the business leaders that are driving change at their organisations.
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- US Air Force and US Army Air Defenders Conduct D-IADS Technology Demonstration September 27, 2022In the world of air and missile defense, the further away a possible threat can be accurately detected and rapidly ...
- Bulgaria Approves Funds for 8 More Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 Aircrafts September 27, 2022Bulgaria has approved funding for additional Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon aircrafts that were cleared for sale by the United ...
- Havelsan Unveils Baha Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2022 Expo September 27, 2022Turkey’s Havelsan exhibited its latest iteration of indigenously developed fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) swarm-capable autonomous Baha unmanned combat ...
- Royal Thai Navy Procures Hermes 900 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for $107 Million September 27, 2022Thailand has signed a contract to buy Hermes 900 “unmanned aerial vehicles” (UAV) from an Israeli defence company, according to ...
- Philippine Army Deploys 2 Batteries of Newly-acquired Self-propelled Howitzers to Mindanao September 26, 2022The Philippine Army (PA) on Wednesday held send-off ceremonies for two batteries or eight units of the newly-acquired Autonomous Truck ...
- BAE Systems Delivers Key Components for US Air Force’s EC-37B Compass Call Aircraft September 26, 2022BAE Systems has designed, tested, and delivered key components for the U.S. Air Force’s first EC-37B Compass Call aircraft. The ...
- US Navy Accepts Delivery of Future Freedom-class USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) September 26, 2022The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, ...
- British Army’s King’s Royal Hussars Regiment to Lead Enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup in Estonia September 26, 2022
- Special Operations Command Europe Forces Participate in Noble Partner 22 September 26, 2022Special Operations Forces from the United States, allied and partner nations participated in Noble Partner 22 for the first time. ...
- Slovakia Hosts 10th Annual Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Exercise September 26, 2022Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense teams from 12 NATO nations participated in Slovakia’s 10th Annual Exercise Toxic Valley Sept. ...
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- U.S. Air Force Chief Warns China Could Have a Sixth Gen. Fighter Active First: Possibly Just Months Between Rival Programs September 26, 2022Head of the U.S. Air Combat Command General Mark Kelly has warned that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army could begin to field sixth generation fighter aircraft before the United States Air Force, with the two considered in a league of their own in competing to develop such an aircraft first. “I
- Moroccan Air Force’s New Enhanced F-16s Will Be Among Africa’s Top Fighters - But Fleet Still Badly Outmatched September 26, 2022The Moroccan Air Force is set to receive 25 F-16 Block 72 fighter aircraft from 2025-2027, making it one of the few countries to have purchased the costly iteration of the fourth generation fighter class which has been in production for close to half a century since 1973. Although the F-16 has
- Turkey Continues Warning it Will Buy Su-35s if America Refuses it F-16s - Empty Threats or a Real Acquisitions Plan? September 25, 2022The head of Turkey’s top defence agency the Presidency of Defense Industries, Ismail Demir, has warned that the country will consider acquiring Su-35S fighter jets from Russia if the United States refuses to supply it with modern F-16s. “If there will be no F-16s … We’ll say that Turkey is not
- Iran’s Shahed 136 Drone is Now Russia’s Primary Strike Aircraft in Ukraine: Unprecedented Attacks Near Odessa September 24, 2022Since making its debut in the Russian-Ukrainian War on September 13, the Iranian-supplied Shahed 136 delta wing drone has taken on a growing responsibility for strikes on Ukrainian targets as large scale deliveries by Iranian military affiliated aircraft continue. Most recently the aircraft have
- China’s New JF-17 Bl.3 Jet Has Fifth Generation Avionics: It Could Be the Perfect Fighter For Serbia September 23, 2022The Serbian Defence Ministry is currently considering multiple options for the acquisition of a new fighter class to modernise its fleet, which at a time of rising tensions in the Balkans has only a limited capability to secure the country’s airspace and deny potential aggressors air supremacy.
- Thrust Vectoring Engines For China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter: New Footage Shows Unprecedented Manoeuvrability September 23, 2022New footage released of China’s J-20 fifth generation fighter has shown the aircraft performing unprecedentedly complex and strenuous low speed manoeuvres, drawing speculation that production aircraft may have begun to integrate thrust vectoring engines. Many of the manoeuvres seen, including the
- U.S. Air National Guard Chief Warns More F-15EX Heavyweight Fighters Are Needed to Replace Ageing Fleet September 23, 2022Commander of the U.S. Air National Guard Lieutenant General Michael Loh has joined other senior officers in calling for increased acquisitions of F-15EX heavyweight fighters, which were first ordered in 2018 and have since entered service at a very slow rate. “Some people are still looking at this
- Is NATO Running Out of T-72s to Donate to Ukraine? It Is Now Sending T-54/55s From Slovenia September 22, 2022Germany and Slovenia have agreed on a deal to transfer Slovenian Army M55 tanks, a derivative of the Soviet T-54/55, to the Ukrainian Army as aid. Slovenia will be compensated with German many transports and wheeled lorries. The transfer comes as NATO countries’ supplies of T-72 tanks have worn
- Iran’s Mohajer-6 Long Range Drone Joins the Fray in Ukraine: Strikes on Odessa and Dnepropetrovsk Reported September 21, 2022Following the debut of the Iranian Shahed 136 delta wing ’suicide drone’ on Ukrainian battlefields, a second larger Iranian aircraft the Mohajer-6 has reportedly begun operations in the theatre to support the Russian war effort. Ukrainian sources have indicated that the aircraft have been involved
- Iran Could Soon Field 64 Su-35 Fighters Under $5 Billion Deal: Will Russia Cut Domestic Orders? September 21, 2022As Iran and Russia strengthen their defence ties and Russia begins to make active use of Iranian drones in combat in Ukraine, a growing number of sources have begun to refer to the possibility of Iran’s acquisition of Su-35 fighters reaching 64 airframes. Commander of the Air Force of the
- Controversial U.S. THAAD Arsenal in Korea to Expand: Why Forward Deployed Missiles Are Valuable Against China September 20, 2022The South Korean government has reportedly granted more land in the Seongju region for expansion of U.S. Military deployments of THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Air Defence) anti missile systems. Deployment of THAAD systems has been strongly opposed by much of the Korean population sparking mass
- Iranian Military Aircraft Are Flying a Massive Resupply Effort to Russia: It Could Soon Field Thousands of Drones and Missiles September 19, 2022As Iranian Shahed 136 drones have made their debut on the battlefield in Ukraine, Russia appears set to field a very large fleet of Iranian drones with at least four cargo flights operated by Iranian military aircraft reportedly flying deliveries from September 12–18 alone. These included three
- Taiwan’s New Albatross II Drone: Designed For Air to Air Combat with Mach 5 ‘Sky Sword’ Missiles September 19, 2022The Republic of China Air Force, the official name of Taiwan’s air force, is set to receive a new class of unmanned aircraft capable of deploying beyond visual range Sky Sword II air to air missiles to engage enemy aircraft. Developed jointly by Geosat Aerospace & Technology Inc. and the Chungshan
- Ukraine Captures Russia’s Most Capable Battle Tank in Unprecedented Gain: T-90M Likely to Be Shipped West For Study September 19, 2022Ukrainian forces have captured a T-90M battle tank in the Kharkiv region, where significant advances have recently been made on the ground, representing an unprecedented gain due to the vehicle’s status as Russia’s most capable. The northeastern area has increasingly become a focal point for
- First Look at Ukrainian Artillery Destroyed By Iranian Built Drones: Shahed 136 Already a Major Help to Russia’s War Effort September 18, 2022Newly deployed Iranian-built Shahed 136 delta wing drones have begun to take a significant toll on Ukrainian forces, with the Wall Street Journal being among the sources to report “serious damage” citing reports from Ukrainian officers. The aircraft - renamed Geranium 2 in Russian service - have
- Modernisation of Iran's Air Defences: Turning an Obsolete Token Force Into a Viable Barrier to Western Attacks September 18, 2022During the eight year Iran-Iraq War, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran suffered from negligible ground based anti aircraft capabilities to intercept Iraqi air attacks - leaving its territory open to heavy bombardment by Iraqi fighters throughout the conflict. Only Iran's Air Force,
- Latest Israeli Air Strike on Damascus International Airport Kills Five Syrian Soldiers: Fragile Defences Under Pressure September 17, 2022The Israeli Air Force in the early hours of September 17 launched an air strike on Damascus International Airport, marking the latest of several attacks on civilian airports in the country which critics have claimed are an attempt to stymie its post-war recovery. The state run Syrian Arab News
- U.S. Sources Claim $7 Billion Russian-Algerian Arms Deal Signed: These Are Five Major Items it Could Include September 17, 2022Algeria is reportedly set to receive $7 billion worth of new Russian armaments after signing a major arms deal in 2021, with such an agreement long having been speculated. It was confirmed on September 15 in a report from the office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio calling for American economic
- First Look at an All New Chinese Fifth Generation Fighter: A Delta Wing J-10 Successor or a Wingman Drone? September 16, 2022A satellite image from Lintao Airbase in China’s Gansu Province has provided a first look at what appears to be a new class of fifth generation fighter, with the appearance of eight stealth airframes on the runway prompting widespread speculation as to what they could be. The aircraft are visibly
- North Korea's Arsenal Continues to Modernise: New Artwork Contrasts Advanced Missile Force with Ageing Fighter Fleet September 15, 2022As North Korea celebrates the 74th anniversary of its national foundation, with an unprecedentedly large outdoor concert in Pyongyang and growing signs of relaxation of COVID-19 measures, the state has released a range of new artwork from performing arts to posters promoting its achievements. A new
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- UK and US conduct Atlantic Thunder live-firing sinking exercise September 26, 2022The exercise involved live-testing complex weapons against realistic targets at sea. The post UK and US conduct Atlantic Thunder live-firing sinking exercise appeared first on Naval Technology.
- US Navy takes delivery of Freedom-class LCS Cooperstown ship September 26, 2022The LCS 23 can defeat a range of contemporary coastal threats, including mines and swarming small craft. The post US Navy takes delivery of Freedom-class LCS Cooperstown ship appeared first on Naval Technology.
- North Korea conducts ballistic missile test launch off east coast September 26, 2022It is the DPRK’s first intercontinental ballistic missile launch since 2017. The post North Korea conducts ballistic missile test launch off east coast appeared first on Naval Technology.
- French Navy accepts delivery of first H160 helicopter September 23, 2022The Navy will deploy its new helicopter to carry out search and rescue (SAR) operations. The post French Navy accepts delivery of first H160 helicopter appeared first on Naval Technology.
- Longer-lasting weathering ballistic steel making its debut September 23, 2022The metal has been around for decades used to make heavy industry products. It has since gained traction as a commercial and domestic construction material and for artistic projects. The post Longer-lasting weathering ballistic steel making its debut appeared first on Naval Technology.
- Indian MoD to acquire additional dual role BrahMos missiles September 23, 2022The SSMs will enhance the operational capability of the Indian Navy fleet. The post Indian MoD to acquire additional dual role BrahMos missiles appeared first on Naval Technology.
- US Navy’s Ronald Reagan CSG arrives in Busan after five years September 23, 2022The Ronald Reagan CSG’s scheduled deployments aims to support a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The post US Navy’s Ronald Reagan CSG arrives in Busan after five years appeared first on Naval Technology.
- South & Central America is seeing a hiring jump in naval industry digital media roles September 23, 2022Some parts of the world are investing more heavily in digital media roles than others. The post South & Central America is seeing a hiring jump in naval industry digital media roles appeared first on Naval Technology.
- Indian Navy launches two diving support vessels Nistar and Nipun September 22, 2022The DSVs will be deployed to conduct deep sea diving operations, patrolling and SAR missions. The post Indian Navy launches two diving support vessels Nistar and Nipun appeared first on Naval Technology.
- HII delivers three REMUS 100 underwater drones to British Navy September 22, 2022The three new UUVs will be used for supporting the RN’s mine countermeasure operations. The post HII delivers three REMUS 100 underwater drones to British Navy appeared first on Naval Technology.
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- Navy offers future sailors, veterans up to $115,000 in enlistment, loan repayment incentives August 11, 2022Future sailors and veterans must either enlist or reassess into active duty and ship out before the end of September to qualify.
- 3D animation shows the inner-workings of an AR-15 August 11, 2022The video explains why the rifle is such an efficient, and ultimately dangerous, weapon.
- Everything we know Gen. Milley has told the Jan. 6 panel August 11, 2022Here is all of the publicly released testimony by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in one place.
- USS Abraham Lincoln strike group returns from deployment August 11, 2022The seven-month underway spanned the Pacific Ocean and included exercises with Japan and other nations.
- The aircraft carrier George HW Bush deploys from Norfolk August 10, 2022The carrier is expected to replace the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman, which is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.
- Iranian charged in plot to murder former National Security Advisor John Bolton August 10, 2022The murder-for-hire was reportedly in response to the U.S. assassination of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force.
- How one Navy warship is taking ‘busting rust’ to a whole new level August 10, 2022The USS Benfold Restoration Team is culled from the ranks of the ship and focused on rust removal, priming and painting.
- Steven Seagal appears in Ukraine, serving as a Russian spokesperson August 9, 2022Steven Seagal visits Ukraine amid prison bombing controversy.
- New Army recruiting ad continues crusade against civilian workforce August 9, 2022Army encourages college grads to "skip entry level" and join the military instead.
- Navy salvages Super Hornet that blew off USS Harry Truman in the Med August 9, 2022The aircraft, which fell overboard as the carrier completed an at-sea replenishment July 8, was pulled from a depth of roughly 9,500 feet.
- Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far August 8, 2022Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.
- Navy establishes Recruiting Reserve Command as services struggle with quotas August 5, 2022The command is primarily composed of canvassing recruiter professionals to educate others — including active duty sailors, veterans and civilians — about the Navy Reserve.
- Destroyer Bulkeley departs Norfolk for new homeport in Rota, Spain August 5, 2022The homeport change comes as the service aims to bolster its destroyer fleet in Spain from four to six warships in the next several years.
- Operation Cyber Dragon turning US Navy reservists into digital defenders August 5, 2022“The interesting thing in the IT world or the network world is what’s patched and 100% compliant today might not be patched tomorrow, because vulnerabilities ebb and flow.”
- Magnet fishers fined after pulling 86 rockets from Fort Stewart river August 5, 2022The trio have a September court date.
- Navy failed to address environmental impact of Growler fleet expansion, judge rules August 4, 2022In 2019, the Navy authorized a significant expansion of its Growler program at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
- Navy identifies Arleigh Burke sailor who died falling overboard in Baltic Sea August 4, 2022Seaman Recruit David L. Spearman, originally from North Carolina, joined the Arleigh Burke in April.
- New documentary scrutinizes Pentagon-Hollywood relationship — but is it propaganda? August 4, 2022Theaters of War offers a new perspective on the military's relationship with Hollywood.
- ‘In prison or the DFAC?’: soldiers complain about base food August 3, 2022DFAC food strikes again.
- Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats August 3, 2022New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.
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- Ukrainian Geeks Turned Guerrillas Make Frontline Drones September 27, 2022For young Ukrainian geeks, making drones — for reconnaissance or destruction — in a house basement is "new generation" guerrilla warfare. The post Ukrainian Geeks Turned Guerrillas Make Frontline Drones appeared first on The Defense Post.
- USS Anzio, Hué City Leave US Navy After 30 Years September 26, 2022The US Navy decommissioned two of its modern guided-missile cruisers, the USS Anzio and the USS Hué City, after 30 and 31 years of service. The post USS Anzio, Hué City Leave US Navy After 30 Years appeared first on The Defense Post.
- UK Defense Ministry Receives 10 Specialist Military Vehicles September 26, 2022The British Ministry of Defence received its first 10 of 120 Marshall Land Systems specialist military vehicles to replace the aging Wedgewood fleet. The post UK Defense Ministry Receives 10 Specialist Military Vehicles appeared first on The Defense Post.
- US, Israel Complete Unmanned and AI Exercise in Red Sea September 26, 2022US and Israeli naval forces have completed an exercise in the Red Sea to enhance maritime awareness through unmanned systems and artificial intelligence. The post US, Israel Complete Unmanned and AI Exercise in Red Sea appeared first on The Defense Post.
- Russia Replaces Top Logistics General Amid Mobilization September 26, 2022Russia announced the replacement of its highest-ranking general in charge of logistics amid a mobilization drive for the Ukraine military operation. The post Russia Replaces Top Logistics General Amid Mobilization appeared first on The Defense Post.
- US, Partner Nations to Discuss Strategy to Arm Ukraine on Sept 28 September 26, 2022Armament directors of the US and partner countries are meeting in Brussels this week to discuss a long-term arms assistance strategy for Ukraine. The post US, Partner Nations to Discuss Strategy to Arm Ukraine on Sept 28 appeared first on The Defense Post.
- US Navy Receives 12th Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship September 26, 2022The US Navy has received its 12th Freedom-class littoral combat ship at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Wisconsin. The post US Navy Receives 12th Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship appeared first on The Defense Post.
- Collins Aerospace Secures Inertial Sensor Contract for UK’s Future Weapons Platforms September 26, 2022The UK has awarded Collins Aerospace a contract to develop a navigation-grade inertial measurement unit to support the government’s Weapons Sector Research Framework for future weapons platforms. The post Collins Aerospace Secures Inertial Sensor Contract for UK’s Future Weapons Platforms appeared first on The Defense Post.
- Australia Receives Four New F-35A Lightning II Fighters September 26, 2022The Royal Australian Air Force has received four new F-35A Lightning II aircraft to bolster the force’s aerial combat capability. The post Australia Receives Four New F-35A Lightning II Fighters appeared first on The Defense Post.
- Five Dead in Western Libya Clashes September 26, 2022Five people were killed and 13 wounded in gun battles in the Libyan town of Zaouia, the latest unrest in the troubled North African nation. The post Five Dead in Western Libya Clashes appeared first on The Defense Post.
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- Russia’s Plan to Stay in the War September 26, 2022After Ukraine’s stunning Kharkiv counter-offensive, Vladimir Putin has doubled down on his war against Ukraine, announcing a large military mobilization, threatening nuclear use, and pressing ahead with referenda in territories Russia has seized from Ukraine. Can Putin salvage his campaign? Michael Kofman helps us understand these issues and more, encouraging people to think […]
- Keep MQ-9 Pilots Flying September 26, 2022We are seeking to fill two positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. Imagine a 1st lieutenant with 3.5 years on active duty who has amassed over 1500 combat hours, executed multiple air-to-ground kinetic weapons strikes, supported special operations and conventional forces, and spurred innovation and positive change within […]
- An Overview of Strategy Down Under September 23, 2022In this week’s episode of Horns of a Dilemma, Charles Edel, the inaugural Australia chair at CSIS in Washington, DC, discusses Australia’s “strategic revolution,” which focuses on building diplomatic, economic, and military capacity to resist coercion by China. The recent AUKUS nuclear submarine deal is one manifestation of this effort, but as Edel explains, the […]
- Getting Serious about the Threat of High Altitude Nuclear Detonations September 23, 2022We are seeking to fill two positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. Aurora Borealis is the scientific term given to the natural light phenomenon of the Northern Lights. On July 9, 1962, the light phenomenon that Hawaiians watched was anything but natural. On that day, the Atomic Energy […]
- A Tale of Two Wargames: An Entirely Fictitious Tale of Wargaming Woe and Tragedy September 22, 2022We are seeking to fill two positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. The following tale, while fictionalized to protect the guilty, happened largely as described. Which of the two main characters in the tale should you listen to? Once upon a time, not too long ago, there was […]
- The Kremlin in Command, Part I: The Chechen Wars and Georgia September 21, 2022Vladimir Putin’s role as supreme commander has been center stage, offering a floundering and frightful performance. To understand the present, we reach back to the past. In the first of a multi-part series of episodes, Lawrence Freedman and Michael Kofman walk us through the post-Cold War history of the Kremlin and especially Putin as commander, […]
- Defeat China’s Navy, Defeat China’s War Plan September 21, 2022We are seeking to fill two positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. Washington has already lost the war for Taiwan — at least according to the most recent wargames organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. The think tank’s simulation of a conflict between the United States and […]
- Are Green Berets Turning Pink? Integrating Women into Special Forces September 20, 2022We are seeking to fill two positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. Is advancing women’s interests worth destroying America’s most elite military units? One can hardly peruse media (social and otherwise) without hearing histrionic tales of plummeting standards and woeful urban legends of the crumbling of our […]
- Escalation Management and Nuclear Employment in Russian Military Strategy September 19, 2022We are seeking to fill two positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. Editor’s Note: After the Russian military collapse in and around Kharkiv Oblast, there is now renewed concern that Russian leaders could behave unpredictably and use nuclear weapons to halt the Ukrainian offensive, or to intimidate the leadership in Kyiv […]
- Ideology and America’s View of the World September 16, 2022Ideologies help people understand the world around them. They provide a lens through which we arrange events and images into patterns, and they offer a menu of actions that seem appropriate in response to that pattern. Although leaders and states often subscribe consciously to certain ideologies, some ideas–such as religion or a belief in the […]
- Only Democracy Can Bring Stability to the Balkans September 15, 2022We are seeking to fill two positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. Sovereignty is an abstract concept. License plates are not. In late July, the Kosovo government demanded its Serbian citizens replace the plates on their cars, prompting protests among those who continue to reject Pristina’s sovereignty. International […]
- Galvanizing America’s Defense Industrial Policy September 15, 2022This week, Chris, Zack, and Melanie talk about a new report, “Rebuild: Toolkit for a New American Industrial Policy,” from the Center for a New American Security. The United States government has a number of ways to intervene in the economy to advance the national interest. The use of tariffs and the Defense Production Act […]
- Walking the Talk in International Engagement and Security Cooperation September 14, 2022We are seeking to fill two positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. An old saying tells us that “actions speak louder than words.” Over the years, this aphorism has been transformed into catchy slogans such as “your walk talks and your talk talks, but your walk talks […]
- What Does the Weaponization of Global Finance Mean for U.S. Dollar Dominance? September 13, 2022We are seeking to fill two positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. $300 billion is a big number, even for a country the size of Russia. The United States and its allies froze roughly that amount belonging to Russia’s central bank’s foreign currency reserves (equivalent to about […]
- Call the Maritime Cavalry: Marine Corps Modernization and the Stand-In Force September 13, 2022We are seeking to fill two positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. Genghis Khan and Napoleon Bonaparte used cavalry units and combined arms to wreak havoc in Europe and Eurasia long before debates about the future of the Marines Corps and maneuver warfare. Today, the Marine Corps […]
- Ukraine’s Kharkhiv Operation and the Russian Military’s Black Week September 12, 2022We are seeking to fill two option positions on our editorial team: An editor/researcher and a membership editor. Apply by Oct. 2, 2022. On a foggy morning in August 1918, Allied forces commenced the Battle of Amiens and the ‘Hundred Days Offensive’ that ended the Great War. A German general later called it “the black day of the […]
- Sustainment of the Stand-In Force September 12, 2022After a congressional visit to Taiwan, the People’s Republic of China rapidly and without warning begins to ramp up military activity. Beijing launches missiles into the South China Sea and deploys ships around the island. In response, Washington reaches out to key partners in the region such as Japan and Australia to negotiate storage, sustainment, […]
- Afghan Crucible September 9, 2022Phrases such as, “history is written by the victors,” while often cycnical, hint at a fundamental truth: Historical events assume different significance depending on the perspective from which they are viewed. In this week’s episode of Horns of a Dilemma, Professor Elisabeth Leake of the Fletcher School at Tufts discusses her book, Afghan Crucible, which […]
- How Much Multipolarity Does a Strongman Need?: Why Erdogan Has Benefited From Russia’s Failure in Ukraine September 9, 2022This week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan repeatedly threatened to invade Greece, then, without missing a beat, condemned the West’s provocative approach to Russia. And yet, since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ankara has been eager to tout its unique success in balancing between both sides of the conflict to the benefit of Turkey, NATO, […]
- Not So Fast: Insights from a 1944 War Plan Help Explain Why Invading Taiwan Is a Costly Gamble September 8, 2022If you click on enough articles, watch television, or read testimony by military leaders, you might think an invasion of Taiwan is imminent. Think tank panels spring up daily discussing how Beijing is learning from Russia’s war in Ukraine. Speculation abounds with worst-case scenarios imagining Xi Jinping using the West’s distraction in Ukraine to invade […]