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16 January

A C-12J Huron, assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron, performs touch-and-go flight patterns June 14, 2016 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The C-12J is a twin turboprop aircraft used for cargo and passenger airlift and aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)

Amentum to Provide Sustainment Solutions for US Army Transport Fleet

Amentum has received a contract to deliver system maintenance and modernization solutions for the US Army’s transport aircraft fleet.

16 January

Albania's UH-60A Black Hawks, FA-666 and FA-690, are seen stationed on the ground in what appears to be a runway. All of the helicopters' blades are swooped back, suggesting that the image was taken shortly after it was delivered by the US Air Force's Boeing C-17A airlifter.

Juster Domingo

US Delivers Two Black Hawks to Albania

Albania received its first two UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters from the US in a turnover ceremony held at Rinas Air Base.

16 January

Iranian-made missile parts en route to Houthi rebels from a boat in the Arabian Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

US Military Says Seized Iranian-Made Missile Parts Enroute to Houthis

The US military said it seized Iranian-made missile parts en route to Houthi rebels from a boat in the Arabian Sea.

16 January

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

Austal Launches US Navy ‘Vanguard’ Overlord Drone Ship

Austal has launched the US Navy’s latest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel Vanguard (OUSV3) in Mobile, Alabama.

16 January

Joe Saballa

Lockheed to Integrate AGM-88G Anti-Radiation Missiles on F-35s

Lockheed Martin has been selected to integrate AGM-88G High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles on F-35 aircraft.

16 January

Joe Saballa

Airbus Acquiring US-Based Drone Developer Aerovel

Airbus announced that it is acquiring American drone manufacturer Aerovel, marking a significant move in its efforts to expand its unmanned aerial system portfolio.

15 January

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.

Inder Singh Bisht

Leonardo Wins $3B Columbia Sub Propulsion Contract

Leonardo has been awarded an additional integrated electric propulsion system component contract for the US Navy’s Columbia-class submarines.

15 January

A camouflage-painted Amphibious Vehicle Command and Control (ACV-C) variant is seen stationed in a dry plains area. The eight-wheeled vehicle has 12 antennas installed on it, all pointing upwards. The background is a solid baby-blue sky.

Juster Domingo

US Marines Receive First Amphibious Command and Control Vehicle

BAE Systems has delivered the US Marine Corps’ first Amphibious Vehicle Command and Control variant.

15 January

Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Systems Command, fire a Stinger Missile from a Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, December 13, 2023. The MADIS Mk1, pictured, and Mk2 form a complementary pair and will be the basic building block of the Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalions’ ground-based air defense capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Virginia Guffey)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marine Corps Tests MADIS Air Defense System in Arizona

The US Marine Corps has tested the low-rate initial production model of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System in Arizona.

15 January

The black Humaitá (S-41) submarine is seen breaking the surface of the sea. Near the top of its hatch, "S-41" is painted in red. The sea and the sky are a calm blue.

Juster Domingo

Brazil Commissions New Riachuelo-Class Submarine

The Brazilian Navy has commissioned the Humaitá (S-41), a diesel-electric attack submarine, during a turnover ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

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