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9 January

U.S. Army medic paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct COVID-19 testing on 10% of their assigned personnel on Caserma Ederle, Italy, May 15, 2020. The testing helps ensure the brigade is ready for cross country movement when necessary, even under pandemic conditions.

US Discusses Emerging Tech to Bolster Biothreat Security

The US has conducted a summit to discuss emerging technologies to alleviate infectious diseases as outlined in the 2023 Biodefense Posture.

9 January

Rojoef Manuel

Kopin Inks Thermal Weapon Sight Contract With US Defense Contractor

Kopin has received a $20.5-million contract to deliver thermal weapon sight eyepieces for a prime US Department of Defense contractor.

9 January

Joe Saballa

L3Harris Wins $479M Next-Gen Tactical Radio Contract From US Military

L3Harris has been awarded a $479-million contract to supply the US Special Operations Command with next-generation tactical radios.

9 January

A Raytheon Sea Sparrow missile is seen flying over gray waters. The white missile is propelled by its engine, jutting out white-to-red-hot flames on its back.

Juster Domingo

Raytheon to Support Chile, Japan, US Sea Sparrow Missile Systems

Raytheon has signed a $34.3-million deal with the US to continue providing technical support for US warships' Sea Sparrow missile systems.

9 January

A black B-1B Lancer bomber is seen flying above a mountainous region. The mountains' land have colors ranging from forest's greens to desert yellows and whites. The sky above is cloudy and white.

Juster Domingo

US Air Force B-1B Lancer Bomber Crashes in South Dakota

A US Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber crashed while trying to land at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota due to adverse weather conditions.

9 January

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Opens Competition to Develop Low-Cost Cruise Missiles

The US Air Force innovation arm AFWERX is holding a competition to develop low-cost cruise missile variants.

9 January

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Delivers GlobalRanger Helicopter to Guatemalan Air Force

The Guatemalan Air Force has received a Bell 429 GlobalRanger helicopter as part of a foreign military sale with the US Army.

9 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Austin Under Fire for Undisclosed Hospitalization

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is facing growing criticism for waiting days to inform the White House and Congress about his hospitalization.

9 January

The USS Columbus submarine is seen partially submerged in the waters of what appears to be a pier. A boat with "YTB 798" painted on its side is seen right beside the black submarine. On top of its hull, around 25 people are seen standing, most of them wearing lifevests. In the background, a mountainous area is seen over the left of the horizon. On the right, two buildings that appear to be warehouses are also visible.

Juster Domingo

USS Columbus Reaches Final Phase of Eight-Year Overhaul

HII Newport News Shipbuilding has received the final funds for the USS Columbus (SSN-762) submarine's eight-year refurbishing.

8 January

Joe Saballa

US Military Seeks ‘Extreme Long Range’ Sniper Rifles

The US military is turning to industry partners for a new sniper rifle that can strike targets at extremely long range.

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