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China Fast Developing Space Capabilities Represent 'Pacing Challenge' for US, Pentagon Says

Thu, 20/01/2022 - 08:19
China and Russia are both developing space capabilities but the difference is the speed with which China is progressing and it represents a "pacing challenge" for the United States, US Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond said.
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U.S. logs over 1 mln daily COVID-19 cases again

Thu, 20/01/2022 - 08:18
The United States added over 1 million COVID-19 cases again on Tuesday, after setting a global record of over 1.36 million daily cases earlier this month, according to latest data from Johns Hopkins University.
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Opening of Regional Maintenance Centre Cairns

Thu, 20/01/2022 - 06:00
The Royal Australian Navy's fleet is expanding and will be able to further sustain its edge at sea thanks to the opening of the first of four Regional Maintenance Centres in Cairns this week.
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Joint Hypersonic Transition Office Hosts First Hypersonic Workforce Event

Thu, 20/01/2022 - 06:00
The Joint Hypersonic Transition Office (JHTO) University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics (UCAH) hosted a student meet and greet at the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) SciTech Forum in San Diego, California, on January 5, 2022.
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Simplified Human/Machine Interfaces Top List of Critical DOD Technologies

Thu, 20/01/2022 - 06:00
A modern-day cell phone packs quite a wallop when it comes to computing technology and capability. But most cell phones barely come with a "quick start guide," let alone an instruction manual that spells out how to use all the features.
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DOD Hopes for Legislative Action on Product, Services Pricing Policy

Thu, 20/01/2022 - 06:00
Pricing of contracts for military materiel and services at a reasonable cost was the topic of a congressional hearing today.
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Aerial Networks Summit provides roadmaps for JADC2, ABMS

Thu, 20/01/2022 - 06:00
Senior leaders from around the Air Force recently traveled to Hanscom Air Force Base to discuss aligning the service's aerial networking efforts in support of Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
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General Li Zuocheng holds video talks with New Zealand Secretary of Defense

Thu, 20/01/2022 - 03:39
General Li Zuocheng, member of China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and chief of the Joint Staff Department under the CMC, had talks via video link with Andrew Bridgman, secretary of defense and chief executive of the Ministry of Defence of New Zealand on January 19. They had frank and in-depth exchange of views on regional security situation, bilateral state and military relations, as well
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USS Porter Completes 10th Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe Patrol

Sat, 11/12/2021 - 08:46
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) returned to Rota, Spain, after completing its 10th Forward-Deployed Naval Forces Europe (FDNF-E) patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) area of operations, Dec. 10.
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Bilateral Exercise CARAT Bangladesh 2021 Concludes, Reinforces Shared Commitment to Regional Security

Sat, 11/12/2021 - 08:46
As part of the 27th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) series, CARAT Bangladesh 2021 concluded Dec. 9, following nine days of virtual, in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration between the Bangladesh Navy and U.S. Navy and focused on shared maritime security challenges of the region.
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Cambodia's Hun Sen orders destruction of country's US weapons

Sat, 11/12/2021 - 08:45
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday ordered his military to collect and destroy any U.S.-made arms found in Cambodia, lashing out at an arms embargo imposed by Washington as an American diplomat visited Phnom Penh for talks on bilateral and regional issues.
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NATO Secretary General praises France's contributions to Euro-Atlantic security

Sat, 11/12/2021 - 08:44
During his visit to Paris today (10 December 2021), the Secretary General met with France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, and with the Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, to address developments in the Euro-Atlantic area and continuing to adapt NATO for the future.
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Greece - MEKO Class Frigate Modernization

Sat, 11/12/2021 - 08:40
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of MEKO Class Frigate Modernization and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
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Greece - Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (Hellenic Future Frigate (HF2))

Sat, 11/12/2021 - 08:39
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ships and related equipment for an estimated cost of $6.9 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
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Wisconsin National Guard unit midway through Atlantic Resolve NATO deployment

Sat, 11/12/2021 - 08:38
Approximately 150 Soldiers from the 107th Maintenance Company are representing the Wisconsin Army National Guard proudly at the midway point of their mobilization to Eastern Europe.
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US State Dept. Approves $9.4 Billion in Deals to Sell Greece Littoral Combat Ships, Upgrade Frigates

Sat, 11/12/2021 - 08:38
Two potential weapons deals with US ally Greece were given the go-ahead by the US State Department on Friday, which would see four older frigates get extensive upgrades and also supply them with four new warships.
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Iraqi groups vow resistance after US announces end to combat mission

Sat, 11/12/2021 - 08:36
Iraq's anti-terror Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba movement has dismissed the announcement that US forces have ended their combat mission in the Arab country, stressing that Washington cannot be trusted an inch and that resistance groups will continue their struggle until all American occupation forces leave.
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Pentagon Declines to Say If US, Israel Mull Training for Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites

Sat, 11/12/2021 - 08:36
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby on Friday declined to say whether the United States and Israel are mulling drills to prepare for possible strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities if diplomacy fails to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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