Guam

Sep- 2024 -

27 September

Land

A rendering depicting barracks currently under construction aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz in Guam. The base is currently under construction with a majority of projects slated to be completed in late 2023. MCB Camp Blaz was officially activated on October 1, 2020, being the first new Marine Corps base since March 1, 1952 with the commissioning of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany in Georgia. (DoD photo illustration by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific)

California Firm to Construct New US Marine Corps Facilities in Guam

California-based Granite Construction has received a $113-million contract to build new facilities at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz in Guam.

Mar- 2024 -

20 March

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Plans $400M Pacific Island Airport Upgrade for Military Missions

The US Air Force plans a $400 million upgrade of a Pacific island airport to allow the operation of military aircraft.

Dec- 2023 -

20 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Considers Upgrading Guam Air Base for Singapore F-15s

The US Department of the Air Force is considering upgrading the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for 12 Singapore Air Force F-15 fighters.

4 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US to Deploy Land-Based Missiles in Indo-Pacific by 2024

The US military plans to deploy ground-based intermediate range missiles in the Indo-Pacific next year to enhance deterrence against China.

Nov- 2023 -

6 November

Cyber

An aerial view of U.S. Naval Base Guam shows several Navy vessels moored in Apra Harbor, March 15. Some of the vessels are in Guam in support of Multi-Sail 2018 and Pacific Partnership 2018. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Stacy D. Laseter)

Rojoef Manuel

Microsoft Discovers Chinese Cyber Group Spying on Guam, Other US Locations

Microsoft has discovered a China-based hacking group targeting network systems and credential access in Guam and other US territories.

Sep- 2023 -

21 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Redeploys MQ-4C Triton on Guam Following IOC Achievement

The US Navy has redeployed the MQ-4C Triton squadron on Guam after the reconnaissance drone achieved initial operational capability.

Feb- 2023 -

3 February

Air

U.S. Airmen assemble an Expeditionary Airfield Lighting System (EALS-C) during the first-ever Mission Essential Equipment Training course held at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 27, 2023. The MEET course familiarized Airmen with the EALS-C, a revolutionary lighting system that outshines its predecessor in timeliness, safety and efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anabel Del Valle)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Conducts First Contingency Airfield Lighting Training in Florida

The US Air Force has conducted its first expeditionary airfield lighting system training at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.

Jan- 2023 -

4 January

Asia Pacific

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) departs Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after completing a scheduled extended dry-docking selected restricted availability (EDSRA).

Inder Singh Bisht

US Congress Funds Hawaii, Indo-Pacific Military Projects

The US $1.7 trillion spending bill for 2023 includes billions in military spending for Hawaii and the Indo-Pacific.

Dec- 2022 -

29 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed to Upgrade Aegis Weapon System for Guam Deployment

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $527 million contract to upgrade the Aegis Weapon System for Guam deployment.

16 December

Americas

US Marines board an aircraft on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

US Base in Guam 50% Complete for 2024 Marine Transfer

The relocation of around 4,000 Okinawa-based Marines to Guam is on course for 2024 as construction of the military base is proceeding.

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