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17 April

Himera has fielded thousands of secure tactical radios to the Ukrainian defense forces. Reticulate Micro's partnership with Himera is focused on delivering a cost-effective, resilient communications capability for the domestic and coalition defense markets. (Photo courtesy of Himera)

American Defense Contractor to Distribute Ukrainian Tactical Radios in US

Reticulate Micro has signed an exclusive distribution agreement to provide Ukrainian-made tactical radios in the US and for allied partners.

17 April

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Publishes Mental Health Guide for Servicemen

The US Air Force has released a document on the comprehensive resources for warfighters seeking mental health support.

16 April

C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, prepares to land at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica

J.D. Hayworth

US National Security Planners Must Recognize Antarctica’s Importance

America’s national security threats closer to home should be ignored but neither should the growing concerns from the seemingly far distant Antarctic.

16 April

Notational representation of the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) system. Four soldiers are seen stationed in front of computers in desks. The computer screens display various kinds of graphs and figures. Two soldiers in the back are checking out similar graphs seen displayed on screens installed on the wall.

Juster Domingo

US Awards Potential $4.1B Battle Command System Contract to Lockheed

The US has awarded Lockheed Martin a $4.1 billion ceiling contract to continue developing the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications system.

16 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Polaris Launches Military Snowmobiles With Stealth Features

Polaris Government & Defense has launched a pair of military snowmobiles that feature stealth characteristics.

16 April

A Colombian Army Black Hawk helicopter is seen grounded in a large open cemented field. The helicopter is painted various hues of dark green as camouflage. A soldier in camouflage is seen standing by the cockpit. "EJERCITO DE COLOMBIA" is seen painted in black on the aircraft's tail boom. The background is a mountain covered by a lush green forest, and a bright blue sky with big white clouds.

Juster Domingo

Colombian Army Begins Black Hawk Engine Maintenance

Colombia has tapped ITP Aero for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the armed forces’ Black Hawk helicopter engines.

16 April

Staff Writer With AFP

US House to Vote on Long-Delayed Ukraine, Israel Aid

US House Speaker Johnson said his Republican-controlled chamber would vote this week on separate aid bills for Ukraine and Israel, after stalling for months over pressure from his party's right wing.

16 April

US army soldiers queue to board a plane to begin their journey home out of Iraq from the al-Asad Air Base west the capital Baghdad, November 1, 2011.

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden, Iraqi PM Agree on Talks for US-Led Coalition Withdrawal

US Presiden Biden and Iraq's Prime Minister al-Sudani said they would keep working towards the withdrawal of a US-led anti-jihadist coalition in the country.

15 April

BAE Systems' Weather System Follow-on Microwave (WSF-M) satellite. The satellite appears to have a chrome silver finish, with blue wiring connecting some of its parts together. The background shows that it's displayed in a warehouse-like building with blue overhead lights. In the back, a Unites States flag can be seen displayed on a wall.

Juster Domingo

BAE Launches Weather Satellite to Boost US Military Safety

BAE Systems has successfully launched its Weather System Follow-on Microwave satellite to monitor weather to help the US ensure safety in military operations.

15 April