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4 April

New US Ukraine Aid Package Includes HIMARS Ammo, Small Arms

The US unveiled details of $2.6 billion in new military aid for Ukraine's war against Russia, including HIMARS ammunition, artillery rounds, and small arms.

4 April

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Enhance US Air Force Pegasus Tanker Communications Capabilities

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $184-million contract to enhance the communications capabilities of its KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.

4 April

Rojoef Manuel

General Atomics Deploys MQ-9A for US Marine Corps Drone Training

General Atomics has deployed its MQ-9A Reaper drone to support the US Marine Corps in training exercises in California.

4 April

Joe Saballa

Chinese Spy Balloon Acquired US Intel Before Being Shot Down: US Officials

The Chinese spy balloon seen flying over North America in February had reportedly acquired US intelligence before getting shot down.

4 April

Joe Saballa

US Navy Warship Intercepts Medium-Range Ballistic Missile in Latest Trial

A US Navy warship intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile using software-upgraded SM-6 missiles in a recent trial.

4 April

The first two F-22 Raptors, part of the incoming Formal Training Unit aircraft fleet, touch down at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Mar. 29, 2023. JBLE has been working hard over the last four years to prepare for the bed down of 30 additional F-22 Raptors and the establishment of the FTU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Receives First Jets for F-22 Formal Training Unit

The US Air Force’s 71st Fighter Squadron has received its first two F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia.

4 April

Staff Writer With AFP

IS Chief Planning Europe Attacks Killed in US Syria Strike: Military

US forces have conducted a strike in Syria killing senior Islamic State group leader Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri, "responsible for planning attacks into Europe," CENTCOM said.

3 April

Soldiers from the US and the Philippines

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Announces Four More Military Bases US Troops Can Use

The Philippines announced the location of four additional military bases to be used by US troops, with one site near the hotly disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan.

3 April