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13 September

NAVCENT Launches Unmanned Systems Integration Task Force

The US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) launched Task Force 59, a group that will focus on integrating unmanned systems and artificial intelligence within the 5th Fleet's area of operations.

13 September

Hercules Reyes

US Army, Allies Kick Off Saber Junction 21 Exercises

The US Army’s annual Saber Junction 21 exercise officially kicked off with live-fire artillery on Thursday. Exercise activities will run until September 24.

13 September

An intermediate-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 lifting off from the launching pad

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Test-Fires New ‘Long-Range Cruise Missile’: KCNA

North Korea test-fired a new "long-range cruise missile", with the United States saying the nuclear-armed country was threatening its neighbors and beyond.

10 September

Joe Saballa

Norway Acquires 4,000 FN Minimi Light Machine Guns

The Norwegian Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to FN Herstal for the production and delivery of up to 4,000 light machine guns.

10 September

Hercules Reyes

Northrop Grumman Demonstrates In-Flight Technology for Contested Space

Defense company Northrop Grumman announced the completion of a new data link technology demonstration to connect a fleet of aircraft in contested airspace.

9 September

Hercules Reyes

US Marine Corps Acquires First MQ-9A ‘Reaper’

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (VMU-1) has procured an MQ-9A “Reaper” unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a first for the Marine Corps.

9 September

Joint US-Turkey air patrol over northeast Syria

Hercules Reyes

Boeing Delivers Proposal for Potential Black Hawk Successor DEFIANT X

Sikorsky-Boeing delivered the proposal to the US Army for the DEFIANT X project, which will be part of the army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.

9 September