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Jul- 2024 -

5 July

Land

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shanna McCarter, a military working dog (MWD) handler assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron, guides MWD Mojito toward the scent of simulated explosive material during an international working dog training seminar at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 26, 2024. MWDs can be trained to detect the scents of explosives, human biological materials and illicit substances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)

US Leads Multinational Working Dog Handler Training in Germany

The US has hosted a multinational training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to improve the interoperability of working dog handlers.

Mar- 2024 -

18 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

Russia Claims Use of ‘Vacuum Bomb’ in Ukraine

Russia claims to have recently used a so-called “vacuum bomb” in Ukraine to eliminate a large number of enemy forces.

Jan- 2024 -

11 January

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia to Develop Industrial Complex for Local Ammunition Production

Estonia plans to establish an industrial complex to enhance the local production of small, medium, and large calibers of ammunition.

Nov- 2023 -

23 November

Arms

Soldiers assigned to 4-6 Air Cavalry Squadron, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade conduct a M2A1 machine gun at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Mar. 30, 2021. The unit performed range operations to maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade)

Rojoef Manuel

US Researches Weapon Blast Effects on Soldier Brain Health

The US Department of Defense is exploring the impact of blast overpressure from weapons to understand their cognitive effect on soldiers.

2 November

Arms

190820-N-AP176-0392 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 20, 2019) An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician assigned to EOD Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 prepares inert training demolition during mine countermeasure training. EODMU 2 provides credible, combat-ready EOD forces capable of deploying anywhere, any time in support of national interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeff Atherton/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Concludes JDAM-Based Littoral Mine Countermeasures Development

The US Navy has completed a program leveraging joint direct attack munitions for littoral mine countermeasure applications.

Oct- 2023 -

30 October

Arms

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet in flight with two JDAM-ER 500lb bombs and two Time Space Position Information pods. Deep cap: TESTS OF EXTENDED RANGE 'SMART' BOMBS The Department of Defence, in conjunction with Hawker de Havilland and The Boeing Company, has conducted the successful initial testing of an extended range Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) variant. The successful tests were conducted at Woomera, South Australia, in mid August. The development activity was conducted under the Concept Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program managed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO). The Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM-ER) is a conventional JDAM, enhanced with an Australian designed wing kit which has the potential to significantly increase its range. The wing kit was developed by Hawker de Havilland, based on technology licensed from DSTO.

Rojoef Manuel

Ferra to Continue JDAM Wing Kit Supply for Boeing

Boeing and Ferra Engineering have signed an agreement to extend production of wing kits for the Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range program.

9 October

Americas

Members of the Kosovo Security Force Hazardous Materials Company discover clues that lead to a planted, homemade explosive device in a training scenario in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 21, 2023. The KSF worked with the 71st Civil Support Team, Iowa National Guard for a week long opportunity to work alongside the Des Moines Fire Department to find hazardous materials. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rachel I. White)

Rojoef Manuel

US National Guard, Kosovo Security Forces Train Hazardous Material Ops

The US National Guard has trained with Kosovo Security Forces in Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, to upskill on hazardous material operations.

Aug- 2023 -

11 August

Technology

Deployable Weapons Technical Intelligence (WTI) laboratories

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Army Receives Deployable Counter-Explosive Laboratories

The Australian Army has taken of two deployable Weapons Technical Intelligence anti-improvised explosive device laboratories from Indra.

7 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Eyes More Powerful Explosives for Deadlier Weapons

The US Senate has earmarked $13 million for a program seeking to expand the range and lethality of US military munitions.

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