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25 April

Taliban Kill IS ‘Mastermind’ of Kabul Airport Attack: White House

The Taliban government has killed the alleged mastermind of a devastating suicide bomb attack at the Kabul airport during the chaotic withdrawal of US forces in 2021, the White House said.

25 April

Air

Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil A-Star Helicopter (now H125) flying over the hills of Malibu, CA during a Fast Rope type military operation.

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus Introduces US-Built H125 Military Helicopter Variants

Airbus Helicopters has introduced the first US-made military versions of its H125 light utility rotorcraft family.

24 April

Air

Joe Saballa

Taiwan OKs $419M Fighter Jet Repair Deal With US

Taiwan has approved a $419-million deal with the US to provide maintenance services for the island nation’s fighter aircraft fleet.

24 April

Commentary

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65), conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6).

Michael Purzycki

The Jones Act Is Essential for National Security

Just like the CHIPS Act ensures the US military’s computer chips will not be threatened by Chinese military might, the Jones Act ensures that its transportation will not be threatened by China either.

21 April

Asia Pacific

Taiwanese soldiers simulate fending off an attempted invasion

Joe Saballa

US Resupply of Taiwan ‘Impossible’ Once Chinese Invasion Begins: War Game

The US cannot resupply Taiwan with weapons and equipment once a potential Chinese invasion begins, according a recent US war game.

20 April

Commentary

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus

Hannah Wallace

Assad-ISIS Collusion Threatens US and Its Allies

The Assad regime could look to weaponize ISIS fighters in the northeast to attack a joint SDF-US gathering, both pleasing Turkey and sealing that friendship by pushing back the SDF and possibly spurring a US withdrawal.

19 April

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Received First Patriot Air Defense System

Kyiv said it received the first Patriots, seen as one of the most advanced US air defense systems, as Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive.

19 April

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

White House Announces New Artillery Ammunition for Ukraine

The White House announced a new package of artillery ammunition for Ukraine as the country gears up for an expected counter-offensive against Russian invasion.

19 April

Asia Pacific