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17 January

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks with Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada during a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon Washington, D.C., Jan 12, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

US, Japan Ink Defense Research and Supply Agreements

The US and Japan have signed two bilateral agreements for technological research and supply chains to support the alliance’s defense.

16 January

Technology

A mighty Trojan Tank belonging to 5 Armoured Engineer Squadron, cuts through the sand on Operation Hamkari in Afghanistan. The AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) is used in conjuction with other vehicles and the Python weapon system for clearing IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices). The bulk of British military operations in Afghanistan are concentrated in central Helmand. But Royal Engineers have spent the past two months lending their awesome capabilities to Afghan and US forces clearing a key area of Kandahar province. Since September, 5 Armoured Engineer Squadron, part of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault), have provided close engineering support to the 2nd Battalion of the US ArmyÕs 502nd Regiment, and their partnered Afghan National Army kandak, in KandaharÕs Zharay district. Zharay district contains the Horn of Panjwai, an insurgent stronghold from where attacks on Kandahar City have been enabled and supported, and Sangsar, the Taleban's spiritual birthplace and former home of Mullah Omar. Under this effort, known as Operation HAMKARI - or as the soldiers call it "The Battle of Kandahar" - the intent has been to defeat insurgent elements and increase Afghan government influence across the area, as well as enable development west of Kandahar City.

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock Introduces 3D Printed Metal Spare Parts for British Fleet

Babcock International Group has introduced its first 3D-printed metal parts for the British Army’s Titan and Trojan fleets.

13 January

Air

Rojoef Manuel

General Atomics Trials AI-Driven Avenger Drone With Combat Missions

General Atomics has conducted a flight test to further validate the firm’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft system in El Mirage, California.

13 January

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force, Navy Team Up on Quantum Research

The US Air Force has signed a memorandum of understanding to share quantum computing expertise with the US Navy research community.

13 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

Northrop Developing New Power System to Increase US Navy Laser, Radar Range

The US Navy is developing a new ship-board power system that could increase the lethality and range of its lasers and radars.

13 January

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Bowhead to Support US Army Computing Modernization Program

Bowhead Total Enterprise Solutions has secured a contract to support the US Army Corps of Engineers’ information and technology systems.

12 January

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

ManTech Receives SOCOM Weapon Systems Capabilities Contract

The US Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded Virginia-based ManTech a contract to develop expeditionary weapon systems capabilities.

11 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US, UK Jointly Develop AI Toolbox to Support Warfighters

The US and the UK have developed an artificial intelligence toolbox to support various warfighting missions.

10 January

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Israel Air Force to Receive New F-16 Training Center

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $180-million contract to develop an F-16 mission training center for the Israeli Air Force.

10 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Navy Completes AI, Unmanned Systems Drill in Arabian Gulf

The US Navy has completed a three-day maritime exercise involving artificial intelligence and unmanned systems in the Arabian Gulf.

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