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U.S., Saudi forces conduct training on, around Karan, Kurayn islands

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U.S., Saudi forces conduct training on, around Karan, Kurayn islands

May 26 (UPI) -- U.S. and Saudi forces are conducting joint training exercises on and around the Karan and Kurayn islands in Saudi Arabia this week, according to the Pentagon.

Soldier dies of COVID-19, marking 3rd death among service members

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Soldier dies of COVID-19, marking 3rd death among service members

AFRICOM: Russian fighter aircraft deployed to Libya

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AFRICOM: Russian fighter aircraft deployed to Libya

UNC: Unclear whether North Korean gunfire across DMZ was accidental

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UNC: Unclear whether North Korean gunfire across DMZ was accidental

China's 2020 military budget growth slows to 6.6 percent

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China's 2020 military budget growth slows to 6.6 percent

May 22 (UPI) -- China announced Friday a 6.6 percent increase in its $178 billion defense budget, down from last year's increase of 7.5 percent.

Senators call for investigation of KC-46 problems

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Senators call for investigation of KC-46 problems

May 22 (UPI) -- Three U.S. senators called on the Government Accountability Office on Friday to investigate delays keeping the KC-46 military aircraft from use in missions.

West Point prepares for June 13 graduation ceremony

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West Point prepares for June 13 graduation ceremony

May 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. Military Academy announced plans Friday to ensure the safety of cadets at their June 13 graduation ceremony.

Boeing receives $27.7 million for Poseidon upgrades

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Boeing receives $27.7 million for Poseidon upgrades

May 22 (UPI) -- Boeing Co. was awarded a $27.7 million contract modification for integrated logistics support of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft, the Pentagon announced.

Space Force seeks greater autonomy in report to Congress

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Space Force seeks greater autonomy in report to Congress

May 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. Space Force requested flexibility from Congress to purchase and use satellites, saying it needs more agility to keep pace with adversaries.

Air Force removes minimum height requirement for pilots

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Air Force removes minimum height requirement for pilots

May 21 (UPI) -- The Air Force announced Thursday that it has removed the minimum height requirement for officer applicants who wish to fly.

Raytheon nabs $92.4M for work on NASAMS

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Raytheon nabs $92.4M for work on NASAMS

May 21 (UPI) -- Raytheon was awarded a $92.4 million contract for work on the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System, the Pentagon announced Thursday.

USS Blue Ridge breaks record with 65-day underway record

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USS Blue Ridge breaks record with 65-day underway record

May 21 (UPI) -- The USS Blue Ridge marked 65 days of continuous underway operations Sunday, surpassing a record the ship had held for 48 years.

Pentagon names Guardsman dead in non-combat incident in Afghanistan

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Pentagon names Guardsman dead in non-combat incident in Afghanistan

May 21 (UPI) -- The Department of Defense released the name of a National Guardsman who died in what it has classified as a non-combat-related incident in Afghanistan.

Huntington Ingalls lifts 320-ton deckhouse onto USS Jack H. Lucas

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Huntington Ingalls lifts 320-ton deckhouse onto USS Jack H. Lucas

May 21 (UPI) -- Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding division lifted the 320-ton aft deckhouse onto the guided missile destroyer Jack H. Lucas, also known as DDG 125, this week.

Morocco to purchase missiles, missile defense system from France

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Morocco to purchase missiles, missile defense system from France

May 20 (UPI) -- Morocco will acquire missiles and missile defense systems from the defense industry consortium MBDA France, the Moroccan defense ministry said on Wednesday.

GAO report: Women leave the military sooner than men

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GAO report: Women leave the military sooner than men

May 20 (UPI) -- Women make up an increasing percentage of the U.S. military but remain more likely to leave the service, a Government Accountability Office report indicates.

Supply chain issues caused by COVID-19 will slow F-35 production

Defense News // 6 days ago

Supply chain issues caused by COVID-19 will slow F-35 production

May 20 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin, citing supply chain delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, said it will slow production of F-35 fighter planes and not fulfill deliveries.

B1-B bombers integrate with allied fighters in long-range Nordic exercise

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B1-B bombers integrate with allied fighters in long-range Nordic exercise

May 20 (UPI) -- Two USAF B1-B Lancer bombers were escorted by British, Swedish and Norwegian fighter planes as they conducted a long-range training exercise on Wednesday.

F-35A crashes at Eglin AFB, Fla., with pilot safely ejecting

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F-35A crashes at Eglin AFB, Fla., with pilot safely ejecting

May 20 (UPI) -- An F-35A Lightning II fighter plane crashed on landing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., with the pilot safely ejecting, the base's public affairs office confirmed.

Fisher Sand & Gravel awarded $1.28B for border wall construction

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Fisher Sand & Gravel awarded $1.28B for border wall construction

May 19 (UPI) -- A North Dakota construction company that drew scrutiny for a previous contract won a $1.28 billion border wall construction contract earlier in May.

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