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15 May

Russia Resorts to Using ATVs in Ukraine Despite Vulnerability to Attacks: Intel

The Russian military has increasingly resorted to using lighter and faster all-terrain vehicles in Ukraine despite their vulnerability to attacks.

15 May

Air

Four F-4E Phantom jet planes are seen flying over a green landscape in South Korea. Three of the planes are painted gray, while the one in the far left is painted camouflage green and orange.

Juster Domingo

South Korea Conducts Farewell Flight for F-4E Phantom Jets

Four of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-4E Phantom jet planes have marked the fleet's retirement with a farewell flight over South Korea.

15 May

Commentary

Amy Forza

Rethinking Combat Fitness: Is the ACFT Aligned With Modern Warfare Needs?

While the Army Combat Fitness Test was a bold initiative to enhance the US Army's physical readiness standards, it overlooks key aspects of physical fitness essential for modern combat scenarios.

15 May

Air

Joe Saballa

Turkey Claims New KAAN Fighter Jets ‘Better Than’ America’s F-35s

Turkish Aerospace Industries' general manager has said the country’s new KAAN fighter jet is better than US-made F-35s.

15 May

Europe

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during his party's group meeting at the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) in Ankara

Staff Writer With AFP

Erdogan Says Israel Will ‘Set Sights’ on Turkey if Hamas Defeated

President Erdogan claimed that Israel would "set its sights" on Turkey if it succeeded in defeating Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

15 May

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Aerojet Rocketdyne to Supply Propulsion for Pentagon’s Next-Gen Interceptor

Aerojet Rocketdyne has partnered with Lockheed Martin to provide propulsion for the United States' Next Generation Interceptor program.

15 May

Technology

A heat sink is a cooling mechanism in a server, which prevents overheating, Sept. 22, 2021, at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea. Staff Sgt. Adam Jacob, American Forces Network Humphreys information technology specialist, says he enjoys the hands-on experience of working on servers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Patrick A. Wyatt)

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems Joins DARPA’s Sensor Modernization Initiative

BAE Systems has secured a contract to support DARPA’s ongoing radio frequency sensor modernization program.

15 May

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Malaysia Signs 40 Defense Deals Worth $1.5B at DSA 2024

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence has announced the signing of up to 40 defense agreements with various companies.

15 May

Land

US Army AH-64E Apache helicopter fires Hydra 70 rocket

Rojoef Manuel

Netherlands to Receive Apache Helicopter Simulators

The US Army has awarded Applied Visual Technology Inc. a contract to deliver Apache helicopter trainers to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

15 May

Technology

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andre Hernandez, a Surveillance Sensor Operator with 2nd Ground Support Platoon, Ground Surveillance Company, 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, operates the Ground Based Observational Surveillance System (GBOSS) at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., on Nov. 16, 2021. The GBOSS is used to detect and track movement in field environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Ransom)

Rojoef Manuel

Leidos to Deliver Sensor Management Services for US Army

Virginia-based Leidos has received a $631-million DIABLO contract to manage tactical sensors for the US Army.

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