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U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers, Norwegian F-35s integrate over North Sea

Defense News // 2 years ago

U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers, Norwegian F-35s integrate over North Sea

Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bombers have completed a training mission with Norway over the North Sea to improve 5th generation aircraft data-sharing capabilities, the branch said on Thursday.

Army accepting proposals for tactical drone to replace RQ-7B Shadow

Defense News // 2 years ago

Army accepting proposals for tactical drone to replace RQ-7B Shadow

Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army is accepting pitches from industry for a replacement for its unmanned RQ-7B Shadow aircraft.

New Navy task force to work on bringing unmanned systems into operations

Defense News // 2 years ago

New Navy task force to work on bringing unmanned systems into operations

Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has set up its first-ever task force that'll use a vast ocean area in the Middle East as the setting for learning how to incorporate unmanned systems and artificial intelligence into maritime operations.

USS Carl Vinson, carrier strike group enter South China Sea

Defense News // 2 years ago

USS Carl Vinson, carrier strike group enter South China Sea

Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group this week entered into the disputed South China Sea for the first time during its current deployment, the U.S. Navy said announced.

Navy picks new construction chief at Maine's Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Defense News // 2 years ago

Navy picks new construction chief at Maine's Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Sept. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has commissioned a new officer in charge of construction at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to oversee large contracts, improve drydock complexes and replace aging equipment.

USS Benfold asserts freedom of operation in South China Sea near Spratly Islands

Defense News // 2 years ago

USS Benfold asserts freedom of operation in South China Sea near Spratly Islands

Sept. 8 (UPI) -- USS Benfold conducted a freedom of operation exercise near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea to uphold the rights, freedoms and lawful uses of the sea, the U.S. Navy announced Wednesday.

DoD increases COVID-19 restrictions at Pentagon amid case surge

Defense News // 2 years ago

DoD increases COVID-19 restrictions at Pentagon amid case surge

Sept. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Department will increase COVID-19 restrictions at the Pentagon Reservation effective at 5 a.m. Thursday.

USS Hershel 'Woody' Williams pulls into Angola port for scheduled visit

Defense News // 2 years ago

USS Hershel 'Woody' Williams pulls into Angola port for scheduled visit

Sept. 7 (UPI) -- The USS Hershel "Woody" Williams arrived in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday where members of its crew will participate in activities aimed at bolstering women's participation in military services globally.

British warships set sail to Indo-Pacific as new carrier prepares for joint exercises

Defense News // 2 years ago

British warships set sail to Indo-Pacific as new carrier prepares for joint exercises

Sept. 7 (UPI) -- The British Royal Navy has deployed patrol ships to the Indo-Pacific region as its newest aircraft carrier, the HMS Prince of Wales, starts training exercises, Britain's Ministry of Defense announced this week.

USS Carl Vinson first non-forward deployed carrier to stop at Yokosuka in 10 years

Defense News // 2 years ago

USS Carl Vinson first non-forward deployed carrier to stop at Yokosuka in 10 years

Sept. 7 (UPI) -- The USS Carl Vinson has become the first non-forward deployed carrier to port at the Fleet Logistics Center in Yokosuka, Japan, in nearly 10 years.

Defense Department establishes supply chain resiliency working group

Defense News // 2 years ago

Defense Department establishes supply chain resiliency working group

Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Department has established a supply chain resiliency working group to develop a framework for securing supply chains throughout the department, the Pentagon announced Friday.

U.S., India sign $22M agreement to develop unmanned aerial vehicles

Defense News // 2 years ago

U.S., India sign $22M agreement to develop unmanned aerial vehicles

Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The United States and India signed an agreement to co-develop air-launched unmanned aerial vehicles, the U.S. Air Force announced Friday.

Joint U.S.-Britain military exercises integrate F-35B, F-35C fighter jets

Defense News // 2 years ago

Joint U.S.-Britain military exercises integrate F-35B, F-35C fighter jets

Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Aircraft from the U.S. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Britain's Carrier Strike Group 21 have conducted joint military exercises for the first time, the U.S. Navy said Wednesday.

White House commits more military, humanitarian support for Ukraine

Defense News // 2 years ago

White House commits more military, humanitarian support for Ukraine

Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Calling Ukraine's success "central to the global struggle between democracy and autocracy," the White House said it will strengthen diplomatic and military ties between the U.S. and the eastern European nation.

U.S. Navy, Marine Corps set deadline for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Defense News // 2 years ago

U.S. Navy, Marine Corps set deadline for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Sept. 2 (UPI) -- All active duty and reserve service members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year, according to memos issued by each branch.

DoD issues $48M order to support CH-53K King Stallion production

Defense News // 2 years ago

DoD issues $48M order to support CH-53K King Stallion production

Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has issued a $48 million order from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a division of Lockheed Martin, in support of the production of CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters.

U.S., Israeli warships conduct combined patrol in Red Sea

Defense News // 2 years ago

U.S., Israeli warships conduct combined patrol in Red Sea

Sept. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. and Israeli warships conducted a combined maritime security patrol in the Red Sea this week as a shift in responsibility for Israel from U.S. European Command to U.S. Central Command took effect Wednesday.

Equine therapy can help veterans struggling with PTSD, study says

Defense News // 2 years ago

Equine therapy can help veterans struggling with PTSD, study says

Equine therapy might go a long way in starting the healing process for veterans, according to researchers analyzing a program that includes education on horses, stroking their sides, cleaning hooves and building trust.

U.S., Australia wrap Red Flag exercise in Alaska

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U.S., Australia wrap Red Flag exercise in Alaska

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Red Flag-Alaska 21-3, held over the course of the last week, is a routine drill occurring three or four times annually that is intended to strengthen interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region through combat simulations

USS Hershel 'Woody' Williams trains with Brazilian ship off African coast

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USS Hershel 'Woody' Williams trains with Brazilian ship off African coast

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, with the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy, finished a training exercise off of Africa's west coast with Brazil's navy and marine corps, the Pentagon announced.

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