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9 July

US Aims to up Scrutiny on Property Deals Near Military Sites

The US plans to broaden oversight of foreigners' real estate transactions on properties close to military installations as concerns involving Chinese land purchases grow.

8 July

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marine MQ-9 Reapers to Carry ‘Invisible Cloak’ Pod

The US Marine Corps has equipped its MQ-9 Reaper drone with an electronic warfare pod that makes the aircraft nearly invisible to enemy eyes.

8 July

Limited flight operations begin at Nigerien Air Base 201

Staff Writer With AFP

US Troops Leave Niger Base at Niamey

US troops have completed a withdrawal from their base in Niger's capital of Niamey and will fully depart from Agadez in the north before a September 15 deadline set by the country's military rulers.

8 July

Joe Saballa

Australia Buys Precision Loitering Munition Used in Ukraine

The Australian government has announced the acquisition of Switchblade 300 precision loitering munitions from American manufacturer AeroVironment.

5 July

US President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference after the NATO summit at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels, June 2021.

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO Chief Sidesteps Questions on Biden’s Condition

NATO chief Stoltenberg dodged reporters' questions about the condition of US President Biden and whether he thought the leader of the alliance's most important country was fit for re-election.

5 July

Rojoef Manuel

Mistral Begins Thor Aerial Drone Production in Maryland

Mistral Inc. has started the production of the Thor vertical takeoff and landing mini drone at its Nottingham, Maryland, facility.

5 July

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. –Tech. Sgt. Oscar Santiago, 21st Force Support Squadron dining facility manager, serves a customer at the Aragon DFAC on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 14, 2018. The food service specialists at the Aragon DFAC and surrounding bases underwent extensive culinary training Sept. 11-14, as part of the Department of Defense’s Go for Green initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Kenney)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Explores Gut Microbiome Effects on Warfighters

The US Army is conducting a study on the effects of gut microbiomes on the health and performance of soldiers.

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

Keith Stalder and Dean Patterson

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