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May- 2024 -

8 May

US Army Seeks New Recruits for Psychological Operations

The US Army is ramping up its efforts to recruit much-needed soldiers for psychological operations, beginning with the release of an intriguing video.

7 May

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Tests Remote Mine Neutralization System

The US Army has tested a remote landmine detect and diffuse system featuring a drone and a mortar-equipped land vehicle.

7 May

Land

The M88A3 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System) is currently undergoing reliability and maintainability testing at Yuma Proving Ground. This next-generation features several upgrades, including a modernized powertrain that improves horsepower and torque, the addition of a seventh road wheel to increase stability, and hydro-pneumatic suspension units that improve cross country mobility and recovery operations. (Loaned photos)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Tests Future M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle

The US Army is conducting maintainability and reliability tests for the M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle at the Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

7 May

Arms

A Bradley M2A4E1 Fighting Vehicle is seen stationed at a grassy area with thin trees in the back. The vehicle is a tracked armored unit that is painted grayish green. Its turret points northeast, and its body is facing to the right side of the image. Its model name is painted in white on its right side, with a gray and red background.

Rojoef Manuel

Elbit to Supply Iron Fist Protection Systems to US Army Bradleys

Elbit Systems has received a contract to deliver Iron First active protection systems for the US Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.

3 May

Land

Juster Domingo

US Army Unveils New Bradley Armored Fighting Vehicle Variant

The US Army has revealed the M2A4E1, a new variant of the Bradley tracked armored fighting vehicle.

3 May

Land

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Noah Sago, builder, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, guides a Mercedes-Benz 240 GD across a medium girder bridge in Evenes, Norway, on April 26, 2024. As a part of DEFENDER 24, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and Norwegian army stood up a medium girder bridge for the first time in Norway to test its functionality. Military exercises involving Allies and partner nations in the European theater remain an integral part of demonstrating readiness, interoperability, and capability. DEFENDER is the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, and is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted exercise that consists of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO’s Steadfast Defender exercise, and DoD’s Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multinational service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations, including Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Signor)

Rojoef Manuel

US, Norway Conduct Deployable Tactical Bridge Training in Bjerkvik

The US and Norway have completed military training to transport ground troops and vehicles using a deployable tactical bridge in Bjerkvik.

Apr- 2024 -

30 April

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Urged to Prepare for Jungle Warfare

The US Army must prepare its soldiers for the “relentless” challenges of jungle warfare as threats in the Indo-Pacific continue to rise.

29 April

War

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Sidelines Abrams Tanks Over Growing Russian Drone Threats: Report

The Ukrainian military has reportedly pulled its US-supplied M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks from the battlefield due to increasing drone threats from Russia.

26 April

Americas