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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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.

Air Force rescue crews ready in case of SpaceX, Boeing launch malfunctions

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Air Force rescue crews ready in case of SpaceX, Boeing launch malfunctions

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. Air Force rescue teams have completed training in preparation for possible emergency bailouts of space launches by SpaceX and Boeing.

USS Tripoli completes review meant to 'fully flex' ship's crew, systems

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USS Tripoli completes review meant to 'fully flex' ship's crew, systems

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The USS Tripoli completed the final in-depth review of its crew and systems and will now move on to a post-shakedown availability period for maintenance and upgrades, the branch said in a press release

Marines 3D-print headcap for mine clearing line charge

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Marines 3D-print headcap for mine clearing line charge

Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Marines 3D-printed a headcap used to detonate a mine clearing line charge earlier this year, the Marine Corps Systems Command announced Monday.

Navy sends third, final Zumwalt-class destroyer to sea trials

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Navy sends third, final Zumwalt-class destroyer to sea trials

Aug. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has sent its third and final ship Zumwalt-class destroyer off to sea trials.

USS Vermont sub celebrates commissioning a year late due to COVID-19

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USS Vermont sub celebrates commissioning a year late due to COVID-19

Aug. 30 (UPI) -- The commissioning of the U.S. Navy's first Block IV Virginia-class submarine, the USS Vermont, was celebrated in Connecticut, more than a year after a ceremony for the vessel was canceled due to COVID-19.

Army's COVID-19-detecting dogs show promise, may help against other biological threats

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Army's COVID-19-detecting dogs show promise, may help against other biological threats

Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Scientists working with the U.S. Army say they've trained dogs to sniff out a person with COVID-19 before a rapid test can confirm the infection.

U.S. Navy destroyer USS Kidd moves through Taiwan Strait

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U.S. Navy destroyer USS Kidd moves through Taiwan Strait

Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd moved through the Taiwan Strait, the U.S. Navy's Japan-based 7th Fleet announced on Friday.

Boeing unveils first F-15QA jets for Qatar

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Boeing unveils first F-15QA jets for Qatar

Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The Qatar Emiri Air Force will soon have its first set of F-15QA jets after the aircraft's unveiling on Wednesday at Boeing's factory in St. Louis.

North Dakota Air Force base to lead future intelligence missions

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North Dakota Air Force base to lead future intelligence missions

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota will lead future Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance missions, the U.S. Air Force said Thursday.

Navy conducts test of second stage rocket motor for hypersonic missiles

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Navy conducts test of second stage rocket motor for hypersonic missiles

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- The Navy has successfully tested a second stage hypersonic rocket motor, the branch said Thursday.

Air Force selects Ohio base for new Cyber Warfare Wing

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Air Force selects Ohio base for new Cyber Warfare Wing

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- The Air Force has selected the 179th Airlift Wing base in Mansfield, Ohio, as the location for the Air National Guard's first Cyber Warfare Wing.

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