Americas
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Jun- 2023 -13 June
US Air Force, Raytheon Test First Palletized Laser Weapon in New Mexico
The US Air Force and Raytheon have trialed the service’s first palletized high-energy laser weapon at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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13 June
US Upholds $9.7B JLTV Deal With AM General, Rejects Oshkosh Protest
The US government has upheld the army’s decision to award a $9.7-billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract to AM General instead of Oshkosh.
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13 June
22 US Soldiers Injured in Syria Helicopter ‘Mishap’: CENTCOM
Twenty-two US soldiers were injured in a helicopter accident in northeastern Syria at the weekend that did not involve any reported enemy fire, CENTCOM said.
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13 June
US Navy Awards Raytheon $146.7 Million to Modify Coyote Drone
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $146.7 million design modification contract for the Coyote Block 3 drone.
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12 June
US Lawmakers Urge Biden to Send Longer-Range Missiles to Ukraine
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged President Biden to deliver more capable US weapon systems to Ukraine, including the Army Tactical Missile System.
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11 June
China Operating Intel Unit in Cuba for Years: US Official
China has been operating an intelligence unit in Cuba and upgraded it in 2019 to enhance its presence on the Caribbean island, a White House official said.
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10 June
US Announces $2.1B Arms Package for Ukraine
The US announced a $2.1-billion military aid package for Ukraine, just as Kyiv appeared to be opening its long-awaited counter-offensive.
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9 June
Leonardo to Produce Next-Gen Infrared Weapon Sights for US Army Snipers
Leonardo DRS has received a contract to provide next-generation infrared weapon sights for US Army snipers.
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9 June
Viasat to Provide USAF With Space Relay Communications
The US Air Force has selected communications provider Viasat to deliver a space-based relay connectivity solution for the ARBALEST program.
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9 June
Havana Denies Report of Plans for Chinese Spy Base in Cuba
The Havana government denied US news reports that it has reached a deal for China to set up a spying base in Cuba, just off American shores.
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