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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)

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

Giulia Bernacchi

US Donates Puma Drones, Fixed Scanners to Costa Rica

The US government has donated two Puma drones and two fixed scanners to Costa Rica to bolster the country's security.

28 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden to Launch Gaza Ceasefire Push Right Away: Adviser

US President Joe Biden will launch a renewed drive Wednesday for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal after Israel and Hezbollah began a truce in Lebanon, his national security adviser said.

27 November

Giulia Bernacchi

Turkish Firm to Establish Ammunition Production Line in Pakistan

Repkon has signed a deal with Wah Industries Limited to establish a production and filling line for 155mm artillery shells in Pakistan.

27 November

Network Defense and Response Options (CANDOR).

Giulia Bernacchi

DARPA, US Army Test New Cyber Threat Detection Platform ‘CANDOR’

DARPA has tested the Cyber Analytics for Network Defense and Response Options (CANDOR) platform, a new program for cyber threat detection.

27 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Notre Dame Opens First Ever Mach 10 Wind Tunnel for Hypersonic Testing

The University of Notre Dame has opened the world’s first Mach 10 wind tunnel, offering a potential alternative to the Pentagon's stretched hypersonic testing facilities.

27 November

Joe Saballa

US Navy to Sideline 17 Vessels Due to Workforce Shortage

The US Navy will temporarily cease operations of more than a dozen of its support vessels as it continues to address an ongoing manpower shortage.

27 November

The Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft delivered to the U.S. Army in support of the HADES program.

Christine Casimiro

US Army HADES Program Receives First Global 6500 Jet From Bombardier

Bombardier has delivered the first Global 6500 aircraft to the US Army as part of the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program.

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