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22 November

F-16 Deliveries to Taiwan Could Face Further Delays: US Lawmakers

American lawmakers have expressed concern that much-awaited deliveries of F-16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan could face further delays due to current geopolitical concerns.

22 November

Sgt Craig Roebuck and Spc Minji Kang, survey team members from the Dismounted Chemical Reconnaissance Platoon, 10th Mountain Division participate in a training exercise at the Colonie Fire Training Center in Latham, NY, Nov 17th. During the exercise, Chemical, Nuclear, Radioactive, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialists from Fort Drum went through training scenarios designed to familiarize them with certain equipment, expand their knowledge in responding to a CBRN situation, and to build a relationship with the New York National Guard's 2nd Civil Support Team, whose members were present to facilitate the training and offer support and mentorship. (New York National Guard photo by SSG Matthew Gunther)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army, National Guard Conduct Hazardous Mission Training in New York

The US Army and New York National Guard have conducted a chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear exercise in Latham.

21 November

Rojoef Manuel

Cyberattack Impacts Canadian Forces, Public Servants With Relocation Services

Canada has documented a cyberattack on its armed forces members and public servants who are engaged with relocation support services.

21 November

Joe Saballa

US Army Deploys New AI-Enabled Electronic Warfare Tool

The US Army has deployed a new artificial intelligence-enabled tool to support electronic warfare missions.

21 November

An F-35A Lightning II lands at Ebbing Air National Guard Base as part of a two-ship training event between Ebbing and Eglin Air Force Base on October 17, 2023. The pilots, Col. Charles Schuck, 33rd Operations Group Commander, and Lt. Col. Alex “Tuna” Turner, 33rd Fighter Wing Ebbing Project Officer, flew from Eglin to Ebbing Air National Guard Base to hone skills in support of Agile Combat Employment (ACE), a key operating concept for the U.S. Air Force in an increasingly contested global environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Sherlock)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Boosts Pilot Training at Base Ebbing

The US Air Force has invested $500 million to expand military pilot training at the Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas.

21 November

Philippine Coast Guard prepares to receive the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) at the pier in Tacloban, Philippines

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Announces Start of Joint Patrols With US Forces

US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country as they seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.

21 November

Joe Saballa

Saab, US Firm to Bolster Australia’s Undersea Warfare Capabilities

Saab and American firm ThayerMahan have agreed to collaborate to bolster Australia’s sovereign undersea warfare capabilities.

20 November

A B-52 Stratofortress aircrew member participating in a laser eye protection test. Eyewear devices include separate day and night spectacles, ballistics spectacles, and visors designed to integrate with night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

USAF Upgrades Eyewear to Protect Pilots From Laser Threats

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has launched a project to upgrade the eyewear of pilots to protect them from laser threats.

20 November

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Lays Keel for US Navy’s 6th Navajo T-ATS Vessel

Austal has laid the keel for the US Navy’s future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11) Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ship in Alabama.

20 November

Joe Saballa

US Army Wants Relieved Anti-Vaccine Soldiers Back as Recruitment Woes Loom

The US Army wants to re-enlist soldiers who were discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines as the service grapples with increasing recruitment challenges.

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