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28 July

A US Marine takes position during the joint Cobra Gold exercise in the coastal Thai province of Rayong on February 28, 2020

War Games Revealed US Military Vulnerabilities: Joint Chiefs Vice Chair

The United States military discovered "vulnerabilities" in a recent war game, raising concerns and prompting proposals for improvements.

28 July

A student pilot prepares to take flight in the T-6 Texan II flight simulator.

Hercules Reyes

US Air Force Looking to Bring Connectivity to Simulation Programs

The United States Air Force is looking to have its virtual training simulation programs be interconnected through software.

28 July

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaks during a ceremony in Tehran

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran’s Khamenei Warns to Not Trust West as New Government Expected

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said "trusting the West does not work," as the Islamic republic prepares for a new administration to take power.

28 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Ex-Contractor Jailed for Leaking US Drone Attack Secrets

A former intelligence analyst was sentenced Tuesday to 45 months in prison for leaking secrets about the US military's drone attacks that were the basis of a powerful 2015 news expose.

27 July

The F-35A, AF-4, can be seen outfitted with a spin recovery chute (SRC) during High Angle of Attack testing accomplished by the F-35 Integrated Test Force team at Edwards Air Force Base, California

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Awarded $62M Air Force Parachute Landing System Contract

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $62.2 million contract to supply the US Air Force with parachute and drag chute systems.

27 July

A Soldier guides a M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during an exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 2018

Hercules Reyes

US Army Selects Five Firms for Bradley Replacement

The US Army has awarded contracts to five firms for the concept design phase for the replacement of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

26 July

Hercules Reyes

AeroVironment to Provide Puma 3 AE, Raven Systems to USAF

AeroVironment has secured two orders from the US Air Force for Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft systems and spares packages, as well as Raven UAS spares packages.

26 July

US soldiers stand at the Qayyarah Air Base, where US-led troops in 2017 helped Iraqis plan out the fight against the Islamic State in nearby Mosul

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden to Meet Iraq PM, Announce ‘New Phase’ of US Deployment

President Joe Biden is expected to launch a "new phase" of US military presence in Iraq, ending combat operations but stopping short of full withdrawal.

23 July