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10 July

Members of multiple special operations units participated with allies and partners from 18 nations in the Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise 23-01, held throughout West Virginia, from May 27 to June 17 Ridge Runner is a dynamic and realistic exercise platform for the United States Special Operations Command and community of interest allies and partners that enables participants to train on mission essential tasks and assess and validate readiness while enhancing the nation's strategic irregular warfare capabilities.

US Army Guard Special Forces Practice Counterinsurgency in West Virginia

The US Army National Guard conducted a Special Forces exercise to upskill in counterinsurgency and interoperability with foreign forces.

10 July

General Milley speaks during Chief of Staff change of responsibility ceremony

Staff Writer With AFP

Top US Marine Corps Job Unfilled as Senator Stalls Nominations

The head of the US Marine Corps steps down, leaving the service without a confirmed leader as America's political feud over abortion hampers the approval of scores of military nominees.

10 July

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Threatens to Down US Spy Planes Violating its Airspace

North Korea threatened to shoot down any US spy planes violating its airspace and condemned Washington's plans to deploy a nuclear missile submarine near the Korean peninsula.

7 July

Joe Saballa

BAE to Deliver Next-Gen SeaSparrow Missile Launcher to US Navy

BAE Systems has received a $37-million contract to design and deliver the Next-Generation Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Launch System to the US Navy.

7 July

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense training

Rojoef Manuel

AirBoss to Supply Protective Equipment, Charge System to US and Allied Customer

AirBoss has received $22.3 million in contracts to supply critical protective equipment and charge solutions for the US and an allied nation.

7 July

A US Coast Guard Test Participant is free standing on a Moog 6DOF motion simulator while being exposed to simulated Sea State III conditions

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy, Brown University to Develop Protection for High-Speed Craft Operators

The US Navy and Brown University have signed an agreement to develop solutions to protect high-speed craft operators from harsh environmental conditions.

7 July

Joe Saballa

Philippines to Buy US-Made HIMARS, Indian BrahMos Cruise Missiles

The Philippine military will procure US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and Indian BrahMos anti-ship cruise missiles later this year.

7 July

Russian Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft employ flares in the flight path of a US MQ-9 aircraft on July 6, 2023 over Syria

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Aircraft Again Harass American Drones Over Syria: US

Russian aircraft harassed American drones taking part in operations against Islamic State in Syria for the second time in 24 hours, a US commander said.

6 July