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22 August

War

Russia Struggling With Dysfunctional Military Command: Think Tank

The Russian military has been struggling to contain Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk due to its complicated command and control structure.

22 August

Technology

Soldiers with the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division test a Freeze-Dried Plasma kit as part of combat casualty care training during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC), Fort Wainwright, Alaska, April 2, 2023. FDP is one of several human and canine blood products currently under development by the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity at Fort Detrick, Maryland. USAMMDA’s Warfighter Protection and Acute Care Project Management team partners with both U.S. Department of Defense and non-DOD industry development partners to develop and deliver blood products for possible future use by the military Joint-Forces. (U.S. Army Courtesy Photo/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

FDA Clears Freeze-Dried Plasma Transfusion Powder for Military Emergency Use

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized octaplasLG Powder blood for tactical emergency use to treat excessive bleeding.

22 August

Land

Joe Saballa

Rheinmetall Demos ‘Keiler’ Next-Gen Mine Clearing Vehicle

Rheinmetall has demonstrated the capabilities of its Keiler Next Generation tactical armored breaching vehicle.

22 August

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Launches $570M Plan to Build Missiles Domestically

Australia unveiled a $570 million deal to build missiles domestically, a bid to beef up military capabilities amid a regional arms race.

21 August

Middle East

An Israeli F-16 I fighter jet takes off at the Ramon air force base in the Negev Desert, southern Israel, on October 21, 2013.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Kills Top Palestinian Militant as Gaza Truce Talks Stumble

Israel killed a senior militant from Fatah's armed wing Wednesday in a strike on Lebanon, leading to accusations from the Palestinian movement that Israel is trying to "ignite a regional war."

21 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test

The Norwegian Armed Forces demonstrated its new “Piorun” man-portable air defense system during its first-ever live-fire test.

21 August

Arctic

Joe Saballa

US Army Activates Arctic Aviation Command as Threats Rise

The US Army has activated its aviation command in the Arctic amid the proliferation of security threats in the region.

21 August

War

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Says Nearly 12,000 Facilities Hit by Russian Strikes Since 2022

Russian forces have struck nearly 12,000 facilities in Ukraine since the invasion began in February 2022, according to data released by Kyiv’s military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

21 August

Land