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2 December

US Approves $125M High Gain Measurement System Sale to UK

The US State Department has authorized a potential $125 million foreign military sale to the UK for a High Gain Measurement System.

2 December

Electra, an aerospace company that develops electric air taxis, conducts a live demonstration of the new Ultra Short hybrid aircraft at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, on June 28, 2024. Electra’s Ultra Short aircraft has the unique ability to take off and land in short distances with the aircraft offering over 600 kW of power to provide an energy advantage on using less fuel. Electra’s mission is to build aircraft to help decarbonize aviation and to make regional air mobility more accessible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Miranda C. DeKorte)

Rojoef Manuel

Electra Deploys STOL Aircraft Prototype for Pentagon Expeditionary Flight Test

Electra has tested its EL2 ultra-short takeoff and landing prototype aircraft for a Pentagon event focusing on expeditionary capabilities.

2 December

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass – Members of the Massachusetts National Guard 1st Weapons of Mass Destruction, Civil Support Team provide real time updates to the incident commander, during an evaluation training event at the Emerald Square Mall, November 7, 2024. The evaluation took place over two days in North Attleboro and tested the CST on their ability to respond to an incident involving a variety of WMDs. The CST's mission is to support civil authorities at a domestic incident site by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosives, agents, and substances, assessing current and projected consequences, and advising response measures. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

Rojoef Manuel

US National Guard Refines Urban Hazard Ops in Massachusetts

The US National Guard has performed training simulations in Massachusetts to validate its chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operability in urban settings.

2 December

KAUAI, Hawaii - A Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher deploys into position aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2021.

Christine Casimiro

US Marines to Use NMESIS Anti-Ship Missile Launcher in Indo-Pacific

The US 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment has received the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System in a ceremony at Dewey Square on Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

1 December

Staff Writer With AFP

We Have to ‘Fight Together to Prevent War,’ Taiwan’s Lai Says in US

Taiwanese President visited Hawaii and said that we have to "fight together to prevent war," sparking fiery rhetoric from Beijing.

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30 November

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $385M Arms Sales to Taiwan

The US has approved the proposed sale of spare parts for fighter jets, radar systems, and communications equipment to Taiwan.

29 November

Joe Saballa

US Admiral Admits Ukraine, Israel Military Aid Affecting Readiness for China

A US Navy official has acknowledged that the country's ongoing military support for Ukraine and Israel is beginning to affect its readiness to counter China.

29 November