Americas
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Aug- 2024 -13 August
US Military Unveils New Blast Policy to Reduce Risk of Brain Injuries
The US Department of Defense issued a new policy guideline aimed at reducing the risk of brain injuries among soldiers due to prolonged exposure to blasts.
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13 August
Canada to Build F-35A Facility for NORAD Missions in Quebec
The Canadian Department of Defence has begun construction of a Quick Reaction Alert facility at the Bagotville base in Quebec.
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13 August
Hanwha Demos K9’s Interoperability With US Army Excalibur Round
Hanwha’s K9 self-propelled howitzer demonstrated its interoperability with the Raytheon M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided 155mm rounds earlier this year.
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13 August
US Lifts Ban on Offensive Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia
The United States said it would resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, ending a years-long suspension.
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12 August
US Approves Selling 16 HIMARS to Norway
The US State Department has approved the sale of 16 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Norway.
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12 August
After China, US Unveils Rifle-Toting Robot Dogs
The US Army showcased its ground-breaking quadruped unmanned ground vehicle armed with an assault rifle during Operation Hard Kill.
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12 August
US Orders Carrier Group to Hasten Middle East Arrival
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered an aircraft carrier group to hasten its arrival in the Middle East as mounting tensions raise fears of a region-wide war.
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12 August
US Navy Tests Computer-Enabled Imaging System for Littoral Warfare
The US Navy has tested a computer-enabled mobile targeting system for the littoral battlespace at a military convention in Washington, DC.
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9 August
Canada to Build Armed Forces Accommodation Center on Vancouver Island
The Canadian Department of Defence will open high-rise accommodation for warfighters at the Esquimalt base on Vancouver Island.
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9 August
Virginia Firm to Provide Virtual Environment Software for US Air Force
Reston-based Hypori has signed a $4.1-million contract to supply virtual environment infrastructure for the US Air Force’s remote workspace.
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