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Apr- 2024 -

19 April

Cyber

Tech Consortium to Supply Wireless Device Detection Systems to Pentagon

Epiq will collaborate with CyNtelligent to deliver wireless device detection systems for sensitive locations of the US Department of Defense.

3 April

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

DISA Orders Electromagnetic Battle Management Prototype From Palantir

Palantir has received a contract to provide an electromagnetic battle management prototype for the Defense Information Systems Agency.

Mar- 2024 -

20 March

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

HII to Support US Intelligence Operations in South Korea

HII has received a task order to supply analysis and operational support services for American intelligence in South Korea.

15 March

Air

Yesterday a Royal Air Force Chinook operated by a 27 Squadron crew out of RAF Odiham headed to Holbeach Ranges to conduct a Gunnery sortie. The aircraft flying as VORTEX468 lifted out of Odiham with a full complement of Air Loadmasters looking to complete vital currencies via the Annual Combat Marksmanship Test, firing the aircrafts M134 Minigun and M60D machine gun. After completing the day element of the range, the aircraft landed on at RAF Coningsby to take on fuel and have a full ammo replenishment thanks to the RAF Odiham armourers. After which she headed back out to complete the same package, but at night, with the crew utilising Night Vision Goggles. Joint Helicopter Command deploy Chinooks all across the globe in support of RAF and wider-Defence operations and exercises, completing sorties such as this ensures all of our Chinook crews are able to fly and operate the weaponry on-board whenever they are called upon.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Buys 14 Chinook Extended Range Helicopters From US

The British government has signed a contract to procure 14 CH-47F Chinook extended-range military helicopters from the US.

4 March

War

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Deploy More Warfighters to Support US, UK Against Houthis

The Australian Defence Force has announced an increase in personnel support for the US and UK to defend against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.

Feb- 2024 -

27 February

Air

A C-130 Hercules flies over a sandy plains. The plane is colored gray, with a yellow stripe on its tail. It has "US AIR FORCE" painted on its side in black, as well as "WYOMING AIR GUARD", below its wing. The background is the landscape; a wide stretch of land occupies most of the space, with green grass and yellow-white sands scattered evenly. Over the horizon, a mountain range is seen. Some of its peaks are snowy and white. The sky above is full of thin, long clouds.

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Air Force Receives C-130H Cargo Plane From US

The US has delivered a C-130H Hercules transport aircraft to the Philippine Air Force as part of the Excess Defense Articles program.

23 February

Land

Service members from the United States, Lithuania and several other nations participate in a ceremony to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Lithuanian and Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s participation in the State Partnership Program (SPP) in downtown Vilnius, Lithuania, June 10, 2018. The SPP, allows the National Guard to strengthen international relationships while conducting military-to-military engagements in support of defense security goals across the world. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Rojoef Manuel

Vilnius to Upgrade Military Infrastructure for US Troops in Lithuania

The Lithuanian government is planning to improve the military infrastructure of US soldiers stationed in the country.

23 February

War

Inder Singh Bisht

US Lacks Long-Term Sustainment Plans for Ukraine Hardware: Pentagon Watchdog

The Patriot air defense system and other key military systems the US transferred to Ukraine last year lacked a long-term sustainment plan, according to two Pentagon inspector general reports.

16 February

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

US Executed Cyberattack on Iranian Spy Ship in Indian Ocean: Officials

The US government launched a cyberattack against an Iranian military intelligence ship targeting cargo vessels in the Indian Ocean.

13 February

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Considering Switchblade Drone Swarms for Counter-China Initiative

The US Department of Defense is considering the Switchblade 600 kamikaze drone for the Replicator unmanned systems initiative.

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