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Austin visits Ukraine, voices U.S. support against Russian aggression

Defense News // 3 years ago

Austin visits Ukraine, voices U.S. support against Russian aggression

Oct. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Ukraine continues to have U.S. support against Russian aggression and is free to decide its own foreign policy during a visit to Kyiv Tuesday.

Citing Russian occupation, U.S. signs new defense pact with Georgia

Defense News // 3 years ago

Citing Russian occupation, U.S. signs new defense pact with Georgia

Pentagon orders all civilian employees to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22

Defense News // 3 years ago

Pentagon orders all civilian employees to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22

Army investigating suspected suicides of three Fort Drum soldiers

Defense News // 3 years ago

Army investigating suspected suicides of three Fort Drum soldiers

Four Marines remain hospitalized month after suicide bombing at Afghan airport

Defense News // 3 years ago

Four Marines remain hospitalized month after suicide bombing at Afghan airport

Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Four U.S. Marines remain hospitalized after an attack near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, last month as service members were evacuating foreign nationals and refugees.

South Korean firm to supply rapid COVID-19 test kits to U.S. military

Defense News // 3 years ago

South Korean firm to supply rapid COVID-19 test kits to U.S. military

SEOUL, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- South Korean biopharmaceutical firm Celltrion has agreed to supply its DiaTrust rapid COVID-19 test kit to the U.S. military.

Army tests MK-22 Precision Sniper Rifle at Fort Bragg ahead of fielding

Defense News // 3 years ago

Army tests MK-22 Precision Sniper Rifle at Fort Bragg ahead of fielding

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- The Army has successfully tested the MK-22 Precision Sniper Rifle to clear it for fielding.

U.S. Navy, Bahrain partner to ramp up unmanned systems use

Defense News // 3 years ago

U.S. Navy, Bahrain partner to ramp up unmanned systems use

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Bahraini leaders committed Thursday to partnering with a new U.S. Navy task force to ramp up new unmanned system efforts.

U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercept Cessna during U.N. General Assembly

Defense News // 3 years ago

U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercept Cessna during U.N. General Assembly

Sept. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. fighter jets escorted a small plane flown by a U.S. Army soldier out of restricted air space over New York City during the United Nations General Assembly.

U.S. Space Force to take over SATCOM operations from Army, Navy

Defense News // 3 years ago

U.S. Space Force to take over SATCOM operations from Army, Navy

Sept. 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. Space Force will take over satellite communications billets, funding and mission responsibility from the U.S. Army and Navy, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday.

U.S. Army finishes exercises in Turkey as part of Europe-focused drill

Defense News // 3 years ago

U.S. Army finishes exercises in Turkey as part of Europe-focused drill

Sept. 21 (UPI) -- A multinational military exercise intended to improve interoperability between the U.S. Army and allied nations wrapped up its final phase in Turkey on Monday.

U.S. Navy, Lebanese military to improve construction, humanitarian capabilities

Defense News // 3 years ago

U.S. Navy, Lebanese military to improve construction, humanitarian capabilities

Sept. 21 (UPI) -- The USNS Choctaw County has arrived in Beirut, Lebanon, to participate in a first-of-its-kind mission intended to strengthen military ties between the countries, the U.S. Navy said Tuesday.

U.S. Space Force presents new dress uniforms, drawing sci-fi comparisons

Defense News // 3 years ago

U.S. Space Force presents new dress uniforms, drawing sci-fi comparisons

Sept. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. Space Force has made public the prototypes of its new uniforms, which immediately drew comparisons to those worn in Star Trek and other science fiction franchises.

U.S. Air Force seeing 'good progress' on new B-21 Raider stealth bombers

Defense News // 3 years ago

U.S. Air Force seeing 'good progress' on new B-21 Raider stealth bombers

Sept. 21 (UPI) -- An arms contractor is making "good progress" on the production of five B-21 Raider stealth bombers, U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed during a speech on Monday.

Air Force Special Operations looking to test amphibious MC-130J in 2022

Defense News // 3 years ago

Air Force Special Operations looking to test amphibious MC-130J in 2022

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Air Force Special Operations aims to test the MC-130J Hercules transport aircraft's amphibious capability in 2022, the commander said Monday.

Air Force secretary: Branch focused on confronting China, must retire old platforms

Defense News // 3 years ago

Air Force secretary: Branch focused on confronting China, must retire old platforms

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said the branch is looking toward confronting China, as well as unity in its ranks, and added that the service needs to retire older aircraft and programs -- and focus on ones that work.

USS Wyoming submarine conducts two-missile Trident II test flight

Defense News // 3 years ago

USS Wyoming submarine conducts two-missile Trident II test flight

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy conducted a two-missile test flight of unarmed life-extended Trident II-D5LE missiles from the USS Wyoming in the Eastern Test Range off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Fla, the Navy announced.

Ukraine-led Rapid Trident to increase U.S., NATO interoperability

Defense News // 3 years ago

Ukraine-led Rapid Trident to increase U.S., NATO interoperability

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The Rapid Trident 21 exercise to enhance interoperability between Ukraine, U.S. and NATO partners started Monday, with an opening ceremony, and will run through Oct. 1.

USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. guided-missile destroyer completes acceptance trials

Defense News // 3 years ago

USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. guided-missile destroyer completes acceptance trials

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- The USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. cleared another hurdle toward joining the Navy's fleet after it completed acceptance trials on Thursday.

Navy begins deep-sea search for downed helicopter, remains of crew

Defense News // 3 years ago

Navy begins deep-sea search for downed helicopter, remains of crew

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy began its deep-sea search this week for the remains of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter and the remains of five sailors who died after the aircraft crashed into waters off the San Diego coast on Aug. 31.

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