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24 July

The Independence variant litoral combat ship USS Canberra (LC30) arrives in Sydney, Australia July 18, 2023. The ship will be commissioned July 22 in Sydney. Australia welcomed the USS Canberra to Sydney Harbor, with HMAS Canberra guiding the Independence-variant littoral combat ship to berth alongside Fleet Base East ahead of the formal commissioning on July 22. The crew of HMAS Canberra and USS Canberra will focus on joint activities during the commissioning week, including playing sport, ship tours and sharing their countries’ culture and traditions. This ceremonial commissioning emphasizes the more than 100 years of mateship built on friendship, history, democracy, and respect. The two countries have fought side-by-side in every major conflict since World War 1. Canberra’s namesake is a reminder of the shared responsibility the U.S. and Australia have to each other as allies.

US Navy Commissions New Independence Littoral Combat Ship in Australia

The US Navy has commissioned the latest Independence-class littoral combat ship, the USS Canberra, at Australia's Fleet Base East in Sydney.

24 July

CARTAGENA, Colombia (July 15, 2023) East-coast based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) and Colombian special operations personnel drive a combat rubber raiding craft alongside the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) during UNITAS 2023. Hosted this year by Colombia, UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise bringing together multinational forces from 20 partner nations, training in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability. Naval Special Warfare Group 2 produces, trains, supports, and deploys the world’s premier maritime special operations commandos to conduct full-spectrum operations and integrated deterrence that support national objectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bill Carlisle)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy SEALs Hone Maritime Dominance With 20 Nations in Colombia

US Navy SEALs trained in maritime dominance with 20 partner forces in Colombia at the annual UNITAS multinational exercise.

21 July

Joe Saballa

Lockheed to Develop High-Energy Laser Prototype for US Army

Lockheed Martin has clinched a $221-million contract to develop a new high-energy laser weapon prototype for the US Army.

21 July

Rojoef Manuel

HII to Expand Support Services for US Navy Training Systems

HII Mission Technologies has received a $41-million contract to expand training systems support for the US Navy.

21 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Argentina Signs Agreement to Buy 20 Military Helicopters From India

Argentina has signed a letter of intent with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the acquisition of Light Utility Helicopters.

21 July

Joe Saballa

US OKs $2.9B AMRAAM Missile Sale to Germany

The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Germany.

21 July

Joe Saballa

Sig Sauer Introduces ROMEO-X Red Dot Sights

American weapons manufacturer Sig Sauer has launched its new ROMEO-X red dot gun sight for improved performance, reliability, and durability.

21 July

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines Arm Long-Range Naval Drone With Loitering Munition

The US Marine Corps has armed one of its Long-Range Unmanned Surface Vessels with Hero-120 loitering munitions.

21 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Kyrgyzstan Denies Helping Russia Bypass Sanctions

Kyrgyzstan denied helping its ally Moscow circumvent sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.

20 July

North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un (Photo: AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Threatens Nuclear Response After US Sub Deployment

North Korea said a US nuclear-capable submarine in South Korea could meet the conditions under which Pyongyang would use its nuclear weapons.

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