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8 May

Palestinians search for victims under rubble after Israeli strikes on Rafah in southern Gaza

US Halts Bomb Shipment to Israel Over Rafah Concerns

The US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over fears it would invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an official said.

8 May

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Vondohlen (left), 54th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, and Tech. Sgt. Marcus, 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing evaluator sensor operator, practice in-flight air refueling in a Boom Operator Training (BOT) simulator at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 9, 2022. BOT is a new simulation system the 97th Air Mobility Wing uses to train boom operators to refuel from the KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson)

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Taps Leonardo DRS for US Air Force’s Pegasus Aerial Refueling Stations

Boeing has awarded Leonardo DRS a contract to deliver upgraded aerial refueling stations for the US Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus aircraft.

7 May

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Tests Remote Mine Neutralization System

The US Army has tested a remote landmine detect and diffuse system featuring a drone and a mortar-equipped land vehicle.

7 May

Inder Singh Bisht

DC Firm Pitches Machine Gun Fitted Drone for Ukraine

Feloni Aero launched a pair of armed unmanned aerial systems for potential deployment in Ukraine.

7 May

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Buys Add-On JDAM-ER Seeker to Target Russian GPS Jammers

The US Air Force is buying add-on seekers for its Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range bombs to help the precision-guided munitions take out Russian GPS jammers in Ukraine.

7 May

MOBILE, Ala. - 231213-N-N2201-001 MOBILE, Ala. -- The U.S. Navy’s newest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel Vanguard (OUSV3), launched from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Ala, Dec. 13, 2023. Vanguard is the first USV for the Navy purpose-built for autonomous operations from the keel-up. (Photo courtesy of Austal USA / RELEASED)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Christens Third Overlord Drone Ship

The US Navy has christened its third Overlord unmanned surface vessel "Vanguard" (OUSV3) in Mobile, Alabama.

7 May

The dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) is seen sailing in calm waters. The sun, out of frame, shines a birght yellow-orange hue on the waters and the ship. The ship is painted gray, and has the US flag flying at full mast.

Juster Domingo

BAE Systems to Take on USS Carter Hall Restoration

BAE Systems has signed an $87-million contract with the US Navy to repair the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50).

7 May

The M88A3 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System) is currently undergoing reliability and maintainability testing at Yuma Proving Ground. This next-generation features several upgrades, including a modernized powertrain that improves horsepower and torque, the addition of a seventh road wheel to increase stability, and hydro-pneumatic suspension units that improve cross country mobility and recovery operations. (Loaned photos)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Tests Future M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle

The US Army is conducting maintainability and reliability tests for the M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle at the Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

7 May

A Bradley M2A4E1 Fighting Vehicle is seen stationed at a grassy area with thin trees in the back. The vehicle is a tracked armored unit that is painted grayish green. Its turret points northeast, and its body is facing to the right side of the image. Its model name is painted in white on its right side, with a gray and red background.

Rojoef Manuel

Elbit to Supply Iron Fist Protection Systems to US Army Bradleys

Elbit Systems has received a contract to deliver Iron First active protection systems for the US Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.

6 May

Joe Saballa

After ATACMS Delivery, Ukraine Pleads for MQ-9 Reaper Drones From US

Ukraine has moved the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to the top of its weapons wish list as it prepares for another major counteroffensive this year.

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