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Sep- 2024 -

10 September

Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, move an injured soldier onto a litter during the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear testing phase during the squadron's annual spur ride, Nov. 1, 2012. The tasks the spur candidates were required to complete included a physical fitness test, a written test, vehicle identification, an obstacle course and a land navigation course carrying a 40-65 pound rucksack and at each point on the course they were tested on basic soldiering skills. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagan, 2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.)

Battelle to Develop Anti-Nerve Agent for Pentagon

The US Department of Defense has awarded Battelle a $53-million contract to develop a nerve agent countermeasure solution for soldiers.

Aug- 2024 -

28 August

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

Sikorsky Wins $52M US Army Contract for HH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters

The US Army has awarded a $52-million contract to Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky for the supply of HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters.

13 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Military Unveils New Blast Policy to Reduce Risk of Brain Injuries

The US Department of Defense issued a new policy guideline aimed at reducing the risk of brain injuries among soldiers due to prolonged exposure to blasts.

Jul- 2024 -

31 July

Americas

Joe Saballa

Pentagon’s Lack of Transparency Risks Hypersonic Weapons Development: GAO

The Pentagon’s failure to disclose more details about the challenges and progress of its hypersonic weapons development is posing significant risks to the program.

30 July

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

DISA Taps Leidos for Defense Network Operations, Maintenance Services

DISA has awarded Leidos a contract to deliver operations and maintenance services for the Department of Defense Network capability.

29 July

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Virginia Company to Upgrade Pentagon’s Cloud Capabilities

ICF has received a contract to modernize the US Department of Defense Manpower Data Center’s cloud-based capabilities.

15 July

Sea

ARCTIC OCEAN - The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Sea, homeported in Seattle, sits ice in the Northern Arctic Ocean in support of various scientific research projects, Oct. 5, 2009. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Pamela J. Manns

Rojoef Manuel

Bollinger Joins US, Canada, Finland Icebreaker Fleet Initiative

Bollinger Shipyards has joined a project between the US, Canada, and Finland to create icebreakers that will help secure the Arctic region.

4 July

Air

Eighteen U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from Kadena Air Base are parked on the ramp, July 9, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The F-15s evacuated due to Typhoon Maria. This is the most aircraft to ever evacuate to Yokota AB from Kadena AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Oaskabe)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Boosts Fighter Jet Presence in Japan

The US Department of Defense is planning to enhance its fighter jet presence across multiple military bases in Japan.

Jun- 2024 -

20 June

Commentary

Gary Anderson

A Relatively Inexpensive Way to Help Ukraine

The US should help Ukraine develop asymmetrical approaches to warfare, specifically by leveraging technology such as the Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition Grid.

13 June

Americas