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15 March

JPL Snake-Like Robot Could Be Used for Tunnel Warfare

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory's snake-like robot designed to scout terrain unreachable by tracked or wheeled platforms could change the nature of tunnel warfare.

15 March

Technology

Pictured are Soldiers deployed on Exercise Army Cyber Spartan taking part in creating traffic for the network in order to enable the Blue and Red teams taking part in the exercise to complete their tasks. Exercise Army Cyber Spartan 5 (ACS5) is an offensive and defensive cyber exercise on a live network with the aim to attract the widest talent. Ex. ACS5 welcomes participation from across the Field Army, with units invited to form Blue teams consisting of 10 people each with up to 30 Blue Teams in total. The Blue Teams are the exercising troops and are defending and administering representatives systems and services in a military context, whilst ensuring continued access to user. The Red Team are the opposing force (OPFOR) and their role is to attempt a series of exploits to gain access to information or disrupt normal service operation. These are the actions that the Blue Team are defending against.

Rojoef Manuel

UK to Build Electromagnetic Environment Hub for ‘Freedom of Maneuver and Action’

The UK has announced an $8.5 million investment to construct an electromagnetic environment hub for the British military.

15 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

CMC to Equip Sikorsky Helicopters With Tactical Flight Management Systems

CMC Electronics has signed a multi-year contract to supply several Sikorsky helicopters with tactical flight management systems.

15 March

Americas

US soldier looks down sights of the new XM250 light machine gun

Joe Saballa

US Army to Spend $331M on 18,000 Next-Gen Squad Weapons, Ammo

The US Army plans to invest up to $331 million in next-generation squad weapons, ammunition, and associated equipment.

15 March

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea Approves $2.85 Billion F-35A Purchase Plan

The South Korean government has approved a plan to purchase F-35A fighter jets from the US for 3.75 trillion won ($2.85 billion).

15 March

Europe

NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg with Finland’s president Sauli Niinisto

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Increased’ Likelihood Finland Joins NATO Before Sweden: PM

Sweden's PM said the likelihood that Finland would join NATO before Sweden had "increased" as Stockholm's bid continues to face stiff opposition from Ankara.

15 March

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, US to Hold Largest Ever Joint War Games: Officials

The Philippines and the US will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, as the allies seek to counter China's growing influence.

14 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

German Military Has ‘Too Little of Everything’

Germany's military has too little of everything and its barracks are "pitiful" with some lacking WiFi and working toilets, despite a planned overhaul, a senior MP said.

14 March

Europe

White phosphorus was seen being fired in Ukraine

Staff Writer With AFP

White Phosphorus Munitions Fired in Eastern Ukraine: AFP

White phosphorus munitions were fired from Russian positions on an uninhabited area by the town of Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine, AFP journalists saw.

14 March

Asia Pacific

Taiwan's locally made loitering munition drone is seen on display at the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Unveils Portable Kamikaze Drone as China Tensions Rise

Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to the US-made Switchblade 300, as China steps up military pressure on the island.

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