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US Army Employs AI to Refine Recruitment Process

The US Army is now using an artificial intelligence tool to enhance its recruitment process and streamline bureaucratic procedures.

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US Orders Four More Amphibious Warships From HII for $9.5B

The US Navy has awarded HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding a $9.5-billion multi-ship procurement in two separate contracts to build four amphibious warships.

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General Dynamics Secures US Army M10 Booker Fielding Support Contract

The US Army has awarded General Dynamics a contract to assist in the initial fielding of the its new M10 Booker armored fighting vehicles.

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Teledyne FLIR to Sustain Ground Drones for US Defense, Federal Agencies

Teledyne FLIR has secured contracts to maintain its unmanned ground system products in the US military and federal government agencies.

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Texas Company to Test Geothermal Power Plant for US Air Force

The US Air Force has awarded Sage Geosystems a contract to evaluate geopressured geothermal systems as a power plant for military bases.

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US Air Force Inaugurates F-35 Foreign Military Sales Training Facilities in Arkansas

The US Air Force has opened new facilities in Arkansas to offer F-35 Lightning II pilot training under foreign military sales programs.

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China Likely to Use Deception in Potential Taiwan Invasion: US Report

China is anticipated to employ various deception tactics in a potential invasion of Taiwan, according to a report by the Association of the US Army.

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Zelensky Says Russia Planning Attacks on Ukraine Nuclear Plants

Ukraine's Zelensky charged before the UN that Russian leader Putin is planning to attack nuclear power plants in his country, warning of catastrophic consequences.

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Rising Somalia-Ethiopia Tensions Threaten Horn of Africa

Growing tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia risk destabilizing the fragile Horn of Africa and creating opportunities for Al-Shabaab, experts say.

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Taiwan Says 29 More Chinese Aircraft Detected After One-Day Surge

Taiwan said 29 more Chinese fighter jets and drones were detected around the democratic island, following a 24-hour period that saw a surge in military movement by Beijing's forces.

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