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Aug- 2021 -

3 August

Hercules Reyes

US Navy, Marines to Conduct Biggest Exercise in 40 Years

The US Navy and Marines are beginning their largest amphibious exercise in 40 years, spanning 17 time zones.

3 August

The US Navy and other maritime forces often escort ships through hostile areas in the Gulf region

Staff Writer With AFP

US Vows ‘Collective Response’ on Tanker Attack as Iran Warns

The United States promised to lead a "collective response" against Iran in retaliation for a deadly attack on an Israeli-linked tanker.

2 August

Joe Saballa

US Air Force Hypersonic Booster Rocket Fails to Ignite During Trial

A US Air Force hypersonic booster rocket failed to ignite when tested for the second time at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

2 August

Joe Saballa

US Army Tests New Paratrooper Flotation Device

Several elite US soldiers have participated in the final trial of a new device designed to save the lives of paratroopers landing in water.

2 August

An MQ-4C Triton flew its first test flight in its new hardware and software configuration July 29 at NAS Patuxent River, Md.

Hercules Reyes

US Navy Tests Upgraded MQ-4C Triton Drone

The US Navy conducted its first test flight of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle with newly upgraded hardware and software.

2 August

Hercules Reyes

F-16 System Receives Maiden In-Flight Software Update

The US Air Force installed an in-flight software update for the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s Electronic Warfare System for the first time.

Jul- 2021 -

30 July

In a handout photo taken on December 29, 2020 by US Forces Korea, a service member of the United States Forces Korea receives the first round of the Moderna vaccine at Osan Air Base, south of Seoul

Hercules Reyes

US Military Back to Face Masks, Moves to Mandatory Vaccination

The United States Department of Defense is moving towards implementing mandatory vaccinations within the military and has returned to the wearing of face masks.

30 July

Hercules Reyes

General Atomics Unveils Aircraft-Launched Combat Drone Design

General Atomics has unveiled a design for its “LongShot” missile-carrying air-to-air combat drone that can be launched from a manned aircraft while in mid-air.

30 July