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5 July

A Ukrainian serviceman of an artillery unit throws an empty shell as they fire towards Russian positions on the outskirts of Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine

Reevaluating Modern Warfare: Lessons From Ukraine’s Air Defense Strategies

The Ukraine war has become a stark lesson in modern air defense, demonstrating how agility, innovation, and advanced technology can reshape the battlefield.

5 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Mitsubishi Electric to Repair F-15 Radars for US, Allied Air Forces

Mitsubishi Electric has signed a pilot contract with Raytheon to repair transmitters used in APG-63 (V)1 F-15 fighter radars operated by the US Air Force and allied forces.

5 July

Soldiers patrol a street in Cali, Colombia

Staff Writer With AFP

Six Colombian Soldiers Killed in Clashes With Rebels

Six soldiers were killed in rural Colombia after they entered a minefield during clashes with rebels, military officials said.

4 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Kratos Demos Valkyrie Drone Trolley Launch System

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has demonstrated a trolley-based launch system for the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system.

4 July

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air Force Awards Lockheed F-16 Viper Shield EW Contract for Allies

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin $520 million for the foreign military sales Block 70/72 F-16 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite.

4 July

Joe Saballa

US Gifts Botswana C-130H Hercules Military Transport Aircraft

The US has transferred a C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft to Botswana as part of a $30-million gift to the African nation.

4 July

Joe Saballa

Mental Health Top Reason for US Troop Hospitalization in 2023: Study

Mental health problems have been found to be the top reason why active-duty US military personnel were hospitalized in 2023.

4 July

Eighteen U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from Kadena Air Base are parked on the ramp, July 9, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The F-15s evacuated due to Typhoon Maria. This is the most aircraft to ever evacuate to Yokota AB from Kadena AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Oaskabe)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Boosts Fighter Jet Presence in Japan

The US Department of Defense is planning to enhance its fighter jet presence across multiple military bases in Japan.

4 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Says US Mid-Range Missile System to Be Pulled Out

A US mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines for annual joint military exercises -- to the annoyance of China -- will be pulled out of the country.

4 July