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15 March

US soldier looks down sights of the new XM250 light machine gun

Joe Saballa

US Army to Spend $331M on 18,000 Next-Gen Squad Weapons, Ammo

The US Army plans to invest up to $331 million in next-generation squad weapons, ammunition, and associated equipment.

15 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, US to Hold Largest Ever Joint War Games: Officials

The Philippines and the US will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, as the allies seek to counter China's growing influence.

14 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Norway Buys US Military Helicopters to Replace European NH90s

Norway is buying six US-made Seahawk helicopters for over $1 billion to replace the European NH90s it gave up on after a series of delays and setbacks.

14 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Su-27 Causes American MQ-9 Reaper Drone to Crash Over Black Sea: US

A Russian fighter jet dumped fuel on an American drone over the Black Sea and then collided with it, causing the drone to crash, the US military said.

14 March

Joe Saballa

Canada Mulls $6B P-8A Poseidon Aircraft Acquisition From Boeing

The Canadian government is considering purchasing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Boeing under a $6-billion deal.

14 March

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 6, 2021) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) departs Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for sea trials, May 6, 2021. During their engineered overhaul (EOH) availability, the shipyard and crew performed essential repairs and modernization, as well as routine maintenance, to ensure the submarine operates at full technical capacity and mission capability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy to Construct New Dry Dock at Pearl Harbor

The US Navy has awarded a joint venture of Dragados, Hawaiian Dredging, and Orion a $2.8-billion contract to construct a concrete dry dock at Pearl Harbor.

14 March

Joe Saballa

Pakistani Taliban Using US Weapons to Attack Armed Forces: Report

Pakistani Taliban militants are reportedly using US weapons left in Afghanistan to intensify their attacks against the armed forces.

14 March

HII REMUS underwater drone with Kraken's synthetic aperture sonar. Photo: Kraken Robotics

Rojoef Manuel

Kraken Awarded Sonar Contract for US Underwater Drones

Kraken Robotics has received a $1.5-million contract to supply its AquaPix synthetic aperture sonar for a US defense customer.

13 March

Russian President Vladimir Putin during military parade

David L. Phillips

Putin’s Long Game in Ukraine

Putin is playing a long game in Ukraine, and a strong response from the US is needed to defend democracy, prevent global disorder, and support Ukraine.

13 March