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Aug- 2023 -

1 August

US ‘Deeply Concerned’ as Myanmar Junta Extends Emergency

The US is "deeply concerned" by the decision from Myanmar's ruling junta to extend the country's state of emergency for six months.

Jul- 2023 -

31 July

Joe Saballa

Romania Cleared to Buy Assault Amphibious Vehicles From US

The Romanian government has received US approval for the potential foreign military sale of assault amphibious vehicles.

31 July

A Royal Canadian air force crew chief, assigned to the 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron in Canadian Forces Base Bagotville, Quebec, Canada, gives a CF-18 Hornet pilot a thumbs up Feb. 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. While at Luke, 140 RCAF personnel and 12 aircraft participated in the Tipic Sauvage and Haboob Havoc exercises and conducted training with the U.S. Air Force. Luke regularly hosts exercises and competitions for pilots to hone their skills in air-to-air and air-to-ground contests as well as build camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

Rojoef Manuel

SkyAlyne to Manage Canadian Future Aircrew Training Program

CAE and KF Aerospace joint venture SkyAlyne has been selected to manage the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training Program.

31 July

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Funds Man-Portable Battlefield Power Generator Development

The US Army has tapped LiquidPiston to develop a lightweight battlefield power generator for the dismounted soldier.

31 July

VALLETTA, Malta – The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) undocks during its first Regular Overhaul (ROH), a planned maintenance period, in the European area of operations at Palumbo Shipyard Malta. ROHs are routine, planned maintenance periods providing necessary repairs, maintenance and modernization for the ship to operate at full technical capacity and mission capability for its entire designed service life.

Rojoef Manuel

USS Woody Williams Completes Maiden Overhaul in Malta

The US Navy has completed the first significant maintenance on the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in Malta.

29 July

Staff Writer With AFP

US to Help Australia Boost Missile Manufacturing

Washington will bolster its shrinking arms stockpiles by helping Australia develop a missile-manufacturing and exporting industry.

29 July

Staff Writer With AFP

US Announces $345M Military Aid Package for Taiwan

The United States unveiled a $345 million military aid package for Taiwan to bolster the island's ability to deter a Chinese invasion.

28 July

California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly in tight formation the Pacific Ocean, California

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force, Allies Bolster Logistics Support Partnership

The US Air Force and counterparts from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada collaborate to enhance combined logistics support.

28 July

Air Force Staff Sgt. Nate Wills, EOD team sergeant, 506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, recovers a Motorola radio after disarming an improvised explosive device. Insurgents use the radios are used to detonate the IED's when American forces are in the blast radius.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy’s Anti-Improvised Explosives Technology Achieves Operational Capability

The US Navy announced the full operational capability of its latest electronic warfare solution against improvised explosive devices.

28 July

Joe Saballa

US Army Receives First Upgraded IVAS Prototypes After Long Delay

The US Army has received its first 20 Integrated Visual Augmentation System 1.2 prototypes after years of delay in development.

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