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24 April

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65), conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6).

The Jones Act Is Essential for National Security

Just like the CHIPS Act ensures the US military’s computer chips will not be threatened by Chinese military might, the Jones Act ensures that its transportation will not be threatened by China either.

21 April

Joe Saballa

Raytheon Clinches $237M US Army Counter-Drone Systems Contract

Raytheon has received a $237 million contract from the US Army to deliver Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensors and Coyote effectors to neutralize hostile drones.

21 April

Taiwanese soldiers simulate fending off an attempted invasion

Joe Saballa

US Resupply of Taiwan ‘Impossible’ Once Chinese Invasion Begins: War Game

The US cannot resupply Taiwan with weapons and equipment once a potential Chinese invasion begins, according a recent US war game.

21 April

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hanah Abercrombie)

Rojoef Manuel

US Tests Minuteman III ICBM Airborne Launch Control System in California

The US Air Force and Navy have trialed an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) airborne launch control system.

21 April

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves Turkish F-16 Fleet Upgrades for $259 Million

The US State Department has approved software and hardware upgrades worth $259 million for the Turkish F-16 fleet.

21 April

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Hosts European HIMARS Summit in Poland

The US Army has showcased the advantages of the HIMARS interoperability with allied partners in Torun, Poland.

21 April

Brazil's National Anti-Ship Missile (Míssil Antinavio Nacional, MANSUP). Photo: Brazilian Navy

Rojoef Manuel

Brazilian Navy, EDGE to Jointly Develop Anti-Ship, Supersonic Missiles

The Brazilian Navy and EDGE have signed an agreement to jointly explore long-range anti-ship and supersonic missile development.

20 April

Inder Singh Bisht

US Scale Downs Global Hawk Flights Over Black Sea Since Reaper Crash: Report

The US has reportedly drastically reduced its RQ-4 Global Hawk drone flights over the Black Sea since a Russian fighter jet collided with a Reaper drone.

20 April