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24 June

An artist rendering of a Columbia-class nuclear submarine breaching the surface. The top half of the submarine can be seen above the water surrounding it.

General Dynamics Secures Extended Support Deal for US Navy Nuclear Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has received a $987-million contract to extend development and support for the US Navy’s nuclear submarine programs.

23 June

Staff Writer With AFP

US Used 7 B-2 Bombers for ‘Surprise’ Iran Attack: Top General

Seven stealth bombers were used in the US attack against Iranian nuclear sites, with little response by Iran's military, top US general said.

21 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says US Shouldn’t Have to Meet NATO 5% Spending Target

President Donald Trump said the US should not be required to meet a NATO target of spending five percent of the country's gross domestic product on defense.

20 June

Staff Writer With AFP

US Military Aircraft No Longer Visible at Base in Qatar: Satellite Images

Dozens of US military aircraft are no longer on the tarmac at a major US base in Qatar, a possible move to shield them from eventual Iranian air strikes.

20 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Warns US Against ‘Military Intervention’ in Iran-Israel War

Russia warned the US not to take military action against Iran, amid speculation over whether Washington would enter the war alongside Israel.

20 June

The MQ-20 Avenger remotely piloted aircraft system

Rojoef Manuel

General Atomics Avenger Drone Executes Precision Missile Attack in Multirole Trial

General Atomics has facilitated a “first-of-its-kind” multirole demonstration of its MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aerial system that involved a missile firing on live targets.

20 June

Spc. Brandon O’Neal serves as a sensor manager with the 10th Missile Defense Battery at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. There are five missile defense batteries located worldwide that operate the AN/TPY-2 radars in forward-based mode conducting ballistic missile search, track and discrimination operations in support of regional and homeland defense. Additionally, the Forward-Based Mode Radar enables space operations by conducting data collection. (U.S. Army photo)

Rojoef Manuel

California Firm, AFRL Seal Partnership to Enhance Pentagon’s Tactical, Intel Ops With AI

Stream Engine has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to support the integration of AI solutions into US Department of Defense workflows.

20 June

Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Stalwarts embarked MH-60R Seahawk helicopter Boomerang conducts flying operations during a transit as part of a regional presence deployment. *** Local Caption *** The Royal Australian Navy is undertaking a regional presence deployment in Southeast and Northeast Asia. During the deployment, HMA Ships Toowoomba, Stalwart and Brisbane demonstrated the Royal Australian Navys ability to execute sustained operations in the deployed environments through superior Replenishment at Sea capability. During this evolution, Stalwart completing her first dual Replenishment at Sea evolution providing HMA Ships Toowoomba and Brisbane with F76 fuel, and F44 fuel for the embarked MH-60R Helicopters. Concurrently, Stalwart launched her embarked MH-60R helicopter, Boomerang, to conduct a Vertical Replenishment of stores and mission-essential equipment to Toowoomba. Regional presence deployments demonstrate Australias commitment to, and engagement with, the region. The deployments play a vital role in Australias long-term security and prosperity by protecting Australias interests, preserving a rules-based order, enhancing cooperation and relationships with regional partners and allies, and developing capability and interoperability.

Christine Casimiro

US, Australian Seahawks Receive Magnetic Anomaly Detection

Sikorsky and CAE are enhancing the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters operated by the US and Australian navies by integrating Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role systems.

20 June