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British army's 'detect and destroy' battlefield system uses AI

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British army's 'detect and destroy' battlefield system uses AI

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The British Defense Ministry announced a $137 million contract on Friday for a high-tech surveillance system that could help soldiers to detect enemy targets.

Northrop Grumman gets $3.6B for work on Air Force communications node

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Northrop Grumman gets $3.6B for work on Air Force communications node

Defense, Homeland Security departments halt border wall construction

Defense News // 2 days ago

Defense, Homeland Security departments halt border wall construction

USS Freedom joins ships of El Salvador, Guatemala in Pacific Ocean for exercises

Defense News // 2 days ago

USS Freedom joins ships of El Salvador, Guatemala in Pacific Ocean for exercises

Senate confirms retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as defense secretary

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Senate confirms retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as defense secretary

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Lloyd J. Austin III was confirmed by the Senate as defense secretary on Friday, allowing the retired general to become the first Black Pentagon chief.

UPI News Quiz: Inauguration Day, exploring Mars

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UPI News Quiz: Inauguration Day, exploring Mars

Inauguration Day in America, Mars exploration and what's next on "Bridgerton" -- how well did you follow the news this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for Jan. 22, 2021.

With Pentagon approval, Biden plans to renew New START agreement

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With Pentagon approval, Biden plans to renew New START agreement

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Pentagon press secretary John Kirby praised President Joe Biden's decision to seek a five-year extension of the New START arms agreement Thursday.

DoD to halt border wall construction following executive order

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DoD to halt border wall construction following executive order

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The Defense Department will stop building a wall along the southern border of the United States as it reviews President Joe Biden's executive order calling for construction to halt.

Senate, House approve waiver allowing Lloyd Austin to lead DoD

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Senate, House approve waiver allowing Lloyd Austin to lead DoD

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The House and Senate voted to approve a waiver for Lloyd Austin to lead the Department of Defense Thursday, paving the way for his historic confirmation.

Women in the Air Force will be able to wear longer hair, in braids

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Women in the Air Force will be able to wear longer hair, in braids

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Women in the Air Force will be able to wear their hair longer beginning in February, per a service standard change announced Thursday.

Boeing nabs $2.1B deal for 15 KC-46A tankers

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Boeing nabs $2.1B deal for 15 KC-46A tankers

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.1 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tankers, the Pentagon and Boeing announced.

Trump had no influence on major DoD contracts, outgoing official says

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Trump had no influence on major DoD contracts, outgoing official says

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Former President Donald Trump had no influence on high-profile defense contracts despite his public statements, Ellen Lord, outgoing Pentagon undersecretary of defense acquisition, said this week.

Report: Testing reveals flaws in Marines' new amphibious combat vehicle

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Report: Testing reveals flaws in Marines' new amphibious combat vehicle

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- A Defense Department report indicates problems with the U.S. Marines' initial operational test of its new Amphibious Combat Vehicle.

B-21 Raider stealth bomber to fly in 2022, Air Force says

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B-21 Raider stealth bomber to fly in 2022, Air Force says

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The first flight of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber is expected in mid-2022, with a second plane already under construction, the U.S. Air Force said this week.

Maintenance availability completed on USS John P. Murtha

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Maintenance availability completed on USS John P. Murtha

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The amphibious transport dock vessel USS San Antonio was delivered from its maintenance availability on time, the U.S. Navy announced.

U.S. Navy halts deliveries of littoral combat ships, zeroes in on design flaw

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U.S. Navy halts deliveries of littoral combat ships, zeroes in on design flaw

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy halted receipt of Freedom-class littoral combat ships from Lockheed Martin, citing a design flaw with potentially disastrous outcomes.

12 National Guardsmen removed from inaugural duty

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12 National Guardsmen removed from inaugural duty

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Twelve National Guardsmen, including two who had made "inappropriate" comments online or in text messages, have been removed from inauguration duty in Washington, D.C., military officials said.

U.S. airstrikes kill 3 al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia

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U.S. airstrikes kill 3 al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. forces conducted two airstrikes on al-Shabaab operatives in Somalia, killing three members of the Islamist terrorist group, U.S. Africa Command said Tuesday.

U.S., Britain declare Carrier Strike Group 2021 deployment

Defense News // 4 days ago

U.S., Britain declare Carrier Strike Group 2021 deployment

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- The United States and Britain confirmed a joint declaration Tuesday for the Carrier Strike Group 2021 deployment to be led by Britain's aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

U.S. Navy to arm amphibious vessels with long-range missiles

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U.S. Navy to arm amphibious vessels with long-range missiles

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy plans to integrate anti-ship missiles aboard its amphibious ships, it announced this month, part of a larger effort to increase ship firepower.

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