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28 July

The Moscow Kremlin and the Moskva River in central Moscow, Russia. Photo: Viacheslav Kan/Pexels

More Than 390 Drones Targeted Moscow Region Overnight: Mayor

More than 390 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, the Russian capital's mayor said Tuesday, hours before Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump.

28 July

Americas

210818-N-MZ836-1491 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2021) From front to back, a AH-1Z Viper helicopter and UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 and a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 idle on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Aug. 18, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, and Navy helicopters integrate with U.S. Navy vessels to maintain flight deck landing and take-off proficiencies and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

Inder Singh Bisht

Bell to Power Up US Marine Corps H-1 Helicopters for Future Mission Systems

Bell has secured a $33.64-million contract to upgrade the structural and power systems of the US Marine Corps' Viper and Venom helicopters.

28 July

Americas

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD interceptor, is launched from a THAAD battery.

Jodesz Gavilan

L3Harris to Quadruple THAAD Propulsion Production Under New Deal

L3Harris Technologies will quadruple production of propulsion systems for the THAAD missile defense system.

28 July

Europe

Rheinmetall is supplying Elephant heavy-duty transporters to the the German Armed Forces.

Jodesz Gavilan

Germany Orders 56 More Rheinmetall Elefant 2 Transporters

Germany has ordered 56 additional Elefant 2 heavy-duty transporters from Rheinmetall to expand its armed force’s heavy equipment transport fleet.

28 July

Americas

NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, displays the flags of the alliance's 32 member states. Photo: Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto via AFP

Staff Writer With AFP

US Begins Review of Force Presence in Europe

The US began reviewing its military presence in Europe, officials said, after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told his NATO counterparts last month that Washington was planning such an analysis.

28 July

Air

Frankenburg Mark I missile’s field test.

Jodesz Gavilan

Frankenburg Taps BAE, Roxel for Mark I Missile Development

Frankenburg Technologies is teaming up with BAE Systems and Roxel UK to develop key technologies for its Mark I air defense missile.

28 July

Americas

The new Space Systems Command sign was revealed during an unveiling ceremony that took place at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California on November 17, 2021.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Air Force Takes Over Military GPS Modernization Programs

The US Air Force has formally taken over management of two military GPS receiver modernization programs to accelerate delivery of resilient navigation capabilities.

27 July

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air National Guard Eyes Powered Paragliders for Special Missions

The Air National Guard wants to acquire powered paragliding systems to enhance the effectiveness of Air Force Special Warfare personnel.

27 July

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Selects Five Firms to Develop Medium Autonomous Tactical Logistics Platforms

The US Army has selected five firms to develop medium-sized robotic platform prototypes for tactical logistics under a new program.

27 July

Air

The CH-47F Block II carries an 18,000-pound block during a flight test

Bea Castañeda

CH-47 Chinook: The Heavy-Lift Helicopter That Keeps Armies Moving

Few helicopters have proven as versatile as the CH-47 Chinook. This guide covers six decades of history, variants, capabilities, and operators behind its reputation as a heavy-lift workhorse.

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