Americas
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Jun- 2023 -7 June
NATO Plans Record German-Led Air Force Exercise
NATO will begin the largest air force deployment exercise in Europe in the alliance's history next week, German and US officials said.
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7 June
Lockheed, Airbus Tap GE Aerospace for LMXT Strategic Tanker Engine
Lockheed Martin and Airbus have partnered with GE Aerospace to supply engines for a tanker proposal supporting the US KC-135 recapitalization.
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7 June
Blinken Eyes Trip to China as Tensions Ease
US Secretary of State Blinken is likely to reschedule an aborted visit to China in the coming weeks as the two powers try again to put a cap on tensions.
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6 June
HII Lays Keel for Future USS Pittsburgh Landing Transport Dock
Huntington Ingalls Industries has laid the keel for the future USS Pittsburgh landing transport dock in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
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6 June
Canada Unveils ‘Vigilance’ Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel
Canadian naval engineering firm Vard Marine unveiled its new offshore patrol vessel during the CANSEC 2023 security trade show in Ottawa.
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6 June
Raytheon to Supply Over 500 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles to US, Allies
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has received a $264-million contract to produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder tactical missiles for the US and international allies.
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6 June
US Pushes for India’s Inclusion in NATO Plus
A US Congressional Committee has recommended the inclusion of India in “NATO Plus” to further boost global defense cooperation.
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6 June
US DoD Funds Stem Cell Research for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
The US has awarded UTHealth Houston a contract to research if stem cells reduce neuroinflammatory response to brain injury in warfighters.
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6 June
Biden Crosses Fingers for Ukraine Counteroffensive
US President Joe Biden wished Ukraine well in its expected counteroffensive against Russia's invasion, crossing his fingers to show support.
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6 June
US Army Wants Bomb-Carrying Small Drones Similar to Ukraine’s
The US Army is seeking to integrate explosives into its small unmanned aerial systems to provide extra lethality to infantry units.
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