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29 November

Swiss Air Force PC-21 military training aircraft

Canadian Air Force to Receive 32 German, Swiss Training Aircraft

The Canadian Air Force is set to receive 32 advanced training aircraft from German and Swiss manufacturers under contracts with two major suppliers.

29 November

U.S. Marines and Civilians with Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group and Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Battalion participate in Cyber Flag 23-2 at an undisclosed location, Aug. 7, 2023. The purpose of the exercise was to enhance readiness and cyber warfare capabilities. Each team was strategically positioned in an offensive or defensive role, engaging with various cyber-attack and defense scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oneg Plisner)

Giulia Bernacchi

US-Paraguay Cybersecurity Review Uncovers China-Linked Hacking Operation

The US and Paraguay have conducted a joint cybersecurity assessment, uncovering Chinese infiltration into Paraguayan government systems.

28 November

The IFPC Inc 2 is in high demand as it is designed to protect fixed and semi-fixed sites from unmanned aerial systems, cruise missiles, and rockets, artillery, and mortars. It provides a critical layer of defense for forward operating bases and other critical infrastructure. (Official U.S. Army photo) (Photo Credit: Darrell Ames)

Christine Casimiro

Dynetics to Supply Indirect Fire Protection to US Army in $4.1B Deal

The US Army awarded Alabama-based Dynetics a $4.1 billion deal to supply it with Indirect Fire Protection Capability Inc 2.

28 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Dynetics Awarded $670M Common Hypersonic Glide Body Contract

Dynetics has received a $670.5-million contract to build the common hypersonic glide body and thermal protection system for the US Army.

28 November

Joe Saballa

US Tech Firms Test Hitchhiker Interceptor Drone on Ukraine Frontline

Two American technology firms have deployed their “revolutionary” Hitchhiker interceptor drone on the Ukrainian frontline to test its effectiveness in real combat situations.

28 November

Joe Saballa

Teledyne FLIR to Supply Thermal Cameras for US Army’s Short-Range Recon Drone

Teledyne FLIR has been selected by Red Cat to provide advanced thermal cameras for the US Army’s new short-range reconnaissance drone.

28 November

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Space Force Maj. Bryan L. Davis, SLD 30 spaceport innovation chief, participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of The Crucible Innovation Lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 22, 2024. The Crucible is a new innovation center that offers people the tools, resources, and space needed to turn their concepts into a reality. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

Rojoef Manuel

US Space Force Opens New Innovative Laboratory in California

The US Space Force has inaugurated a new facility dedicated to collaborative developments of advanced military capabilities in California.

28 November

Paratroopers float to earth as part of the re-invigorated Saturday Proficiency Jump Program, Nov. 21, 2015, on Sicily Drop Zone. The once popular program was restarted in October to allow paratroopers to build additional proficiency and confidence for airborne operations. In November the program continued to build momentum with an additional 150 jumpers. Families and friends gathered on Sicily Drop Zone to watch the daytime spectacle and share in the unique U.S. Army paratrooper experience. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Crail, XVIII Airborne Corps/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics to Deliver Mission Training Services for US Army

General Dynamics Information Technology has received contracts to deliver support services for the US Army’s Mission Training Complexes.

28 November

Joe Saballa

US Should Prioritize Ukraine Over Taipei for Now: Ex-Taiwan President

Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has urged the US government to prioritize military aid to Ukraine despite escalating tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

28 November