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1 March

US Army National Guard Grounds All Helicopters Following Fatal Crashes

The US Army National Guard has grounded its entire helicopter fleet following two crashes that happened within a span of 11 days.

Feb- 2024 -

29 February

Commentary

Abrams Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round

E.G. “Buck” Shuler

EPA’s Tailpipe Emissions Rule Is a National Security Threat

Without infrastructure and access to the rare earth materials that make up their batteries, an aggressive transition toward electric vehicles becomes a significant national security issue.

28 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Cuts 24,000 Jobs in Major Force Restructuring

The US Army has announced a significant force structure overhaul that involves cutting around 24,000 jobs, or nearly five percent of its force.

23 February

War

Inder Singh Bisht

US Lacks Long-Term Sustainment Plans for Ukraine Hardware: Pentagon Watchdog

The Patriot air defense system and other key military systems the US transferred to Ukraine last year lacked a long-term sustainment plan, according to two Pentagon inspector general reports.

19 February

Americas

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, supporting 3rd Infantry Division, demonstrate M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) operations to NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Estonia allies during a live-fire exercise at Estonian Central Training Area, Estonia, Sept. 27, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cesar Salazar Jr.)

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed to Increase HIMARS Production By 60 Percent This Year

Lockheed Martin will increase its annual production of HIMARS rocket launching systems by over 60 percent to 96 by the end of this year.

19 February

Americas

A US soldier reader strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says Launches Five New Strikes on Houthi Weapons Systems

US forces in the Red Sea have successfully conducted "five self-defense strikes" to foil attacks by land and sea from Houhti-controlled areas of Yemen, the American military said.

16 February

Americas

A soldier reaches for her drink tube during an operational test of the Integrated Head Protection System

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Fields Next-Gen Tactical Helmets to First 2,000 Soldiers

The US Army has completed the first fielding of its Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System to approximately 2,000 troops.

15 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Military Facing Shortage of Mental Health Workers: GAO

The US military is facing a shortage of mental health workers, forcing troops to seek help elsewhere and wait for weeks to receive appointments, a government study found.

15 February

Americas