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U.S. Army to deploy hypersonic missiles by 2023

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U.S. Army to deploy hypersonic missiles by 2023

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Deployment of a U.S. Army long-range hypersonic weapon system is expected by 2023, the Association of the United States Army was told at its convention, with prototypes expected for testing starting in 2020.

Air Force F-35 squadrons improve readiness capability amid deployments

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Air Force F-35 squadrons improve readiness capability amid deployments

Analyst: U.S. should 'test' Kim Jong Un

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Analyst: U.S. should 'test' Kim Jong Un

Singapore air force celebrates 10 years of training at Idaho air base

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Singapore air force celebrates 10 years of training at Idaho air base

U.S. Navy destroyer USS Porter in Black Sea, stops for port call in Ukraine

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U.S. Navy destroyer USS Porter in Black Sea, stops for port call in Ukraine

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy's guided missile destroyer USS Porter arrived in Odessa, Ukraine, as a part of the 6th Fleet's Black Sea operations.

U.S. Space Command general briefs NATO to affirm deterrence mission

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U.S. Space Command general briefs NATO to affirm deterrence mission

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The NATO Military Committees meeting in Brussels on Monday called for a commitment to defense and deterrence in space following a presentation from U.S. Space Command Gen. John Raymond.

British F-35Bs take off from, land on new carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

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British F-35Bs take off from, land on new carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The first landings and takeoffs of Britain's F-35Bs on the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth were a success, the British Defense Ministry said, and a step toward its carrier strike capability becoming operational.

U.S. military cost sharing puts greater burden on South Korea, report says

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U.S. military cost sharing puts greater burden on South Korea, report says

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The United States says Seoul should increase its contribution to $4.8 billion for basing 28,500 troops.

Electric Boat's $434.3M sub services deal comes amid congressional questions

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Electric Boat's $434.3M sub services deal comes amid congressional questions

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Electric Boat Corp. was awarded a $434.3 million contract for lead yard support, development and design efforts on Virginia-class submarines, but the deal comes a month after Congress raised concerns about the program.

Israel's Elbit Systems sells $153M worth of mini-drones to unnamed country

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Israel's Elbit Systems sells $153M worth of mini-drones to unnamed country

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems announced the sale of over 1,000 THOR mini-drones to an unnamed Southeast Asian country in a $153 million deal.

Pentagon sending more troops, materiel to Saudi Arabia over Iran

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Pentagon sending more troops, materiel to Saudi Arabia over Iran

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Department announced Friday it will send thousands of additional troops and more equipment to Saudi Arabia, in response to months of heightened tensions in the region involving Riyadh and Iran.

South Korea to buy 20 more F-35 fighter planes

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South Korea to buy 20 more F-35 fighter planes

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- South Korea plans to purchase 20 more F-35 fighter planes from the United States, its arms procurement agency announced.

Poland, U.S. celebrate new U.S. Army division headquarters in Poland

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Poland, U.S. celebrate new U.S. Army division headquarters in Poland

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- A permanent headquarters of the U.S. Army's forward-deployed 1st Infantry Division was opened in Poznan, Poland, with a ceremony, the Defense Department said.

ImSAR LLC wins $$7.2M contract for work on RQ-21A unmanned aerial systems

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ImSAR LLC wins $$7.2M contract for work on RQ-21A unmanned aerial systems

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- ImSAR LLC was awarded a $7.2 million contract for work on payload systems and communications packages of the RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system.

U.S. Navy establishes wing for CVM-22B Osprey aircraft

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U.S. Navy establishes wing for CVM-22B Osprey aircraft

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy established a new wing to integrate the CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft into fleet operations.

Air Force reactivates squadron for B-21 bomber testing

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Air Force reactivates squadron for B-21 bomber testing

Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force reactivated its 420th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base for all planning and execution of flight and ground testing for the new B-21 Raider bomber.

S. Korean army to curtail forces by 100K amid shrinking population

World News // 4 days ago

S. Korean army to curtail forces by 100K amid shrinking population

SEOUL, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- South Korea's army said Friday it plans to reduce the number of troops by around 100,000 over the next three years in the face of a shrinking population and as part of its reform initiatives.

U.S. Air Force hits all 2019 recruitment goals

Defense News // 5 days ago

U.S. Air Force hits all 2019 recruitment goals

Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service joined the Army by surpassing its 2019 recruiting goal, with more than 34,000 airmen enlisting as the branch employed its Total Force approach for the first time.

U.S. military announces largest deployment to Europe in 25 years for 2020 exercises

Defense News // 6 days ago

U.S. military announces largest deployment to Europe in 25 years for 2020 exercises

Oct. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. Army Europe announced the largest deployment to Europe of U.S. personnel in 25 years, with an multinational training exercise it named Defender-Europe 20.

Norway's increased military budget omits NATO missile defense system

Defense News // 6 days ago

Norway's increased military budget omits NATO missile defense system

Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Norway will increase its 2020 defense budget by $218 million, the government announced, but it does not include participation in NATO's missile defense system.

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