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Legislators object to Navy plan to end nuclear cruise missile program

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Legislators object to Navy plan to end nuclear cruise missile program

June 16 (UPI) -- The House Armed Services Committee was critical of plans to defund development of nuclear sea-launched cruise missiles, as noted last week by the acting Navy Secretary.

Development of warfighter decision-making program centers on Nellis AFB, Nev.

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Development of warfighter decision-making program centers on Nellis AFB, Nev.

Danish Air Force contingent takes a 15.5-mile hike at Shaw AFB, S.C.

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Danish Air Force contingent takes a 15.5-mile hike at Shaw AFB, S.C.

Maintenance on USS California sub completed in record time

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Maintenance on USS California sub completed in record time

USS Rafael Peralta completes Sea of Japan exercises

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USS Rafael Peralta completes Sea of Japan exercises

June 16 (UPI) -- A five-day multi-domain exercise by the guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta in the Sea of Japan was a success, the U.S. Navy said on Wednesday.

NATO rejects Ukrainian president's 'confirmation' of entry into alliance

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NATO rejects Ukrainian president's 'confirmation' of entry into alliance

June 15 (UPI) -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg denied the announcement of the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky that NATO leaders had "confirmed" Ukraine would become a member.

Navy tells Congress that Ship to Shore Connector costs crossed legal limit

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Navy tells Congress that Ship to Shore Connector costs crossed legal limit

June 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy said its Ship to Shore Connector program crossed the thresholds of a decades-old acquisition law after coming in over budget.

U.S.-Japan conduct security operations in South China Sea

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U.S.-Japan conduct security operations in South China Sea

June 15 (UPI) -- The United States has deployed an aircraft carrier to the South China Sea to conduct maritime security operations with allies.

Virtual conference prepares for live RIMPAC 2022 naval exercises

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Virtual conference prepares for live RIMPAC 2022 naval exercises

June 14 (UPI) -- The virtually-held planning conference for RIMPAC 2022, the world's largest maritime warfare exercise, ended last week with plans to make it an in-person event after last year's COVID-19-limited exercise.

Joe Biden declares 'rock solid' commitment to defend NATO allies

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Joe Biden declares 'rock solid' commitment to defend NATO allies

June 14 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Monday concluded his first meeting with fellow NATO leaders by reiterating the United States' "rock solid and unshakable" commitment to come to the defense of its allies.

Coast Guard cutters join Navy destroyers in exercises

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Coast Guard cutters join Navy destroyers in exercises

June 14 (UPI) -- Five Navy ships joined two Coast Guard cutters in interoperability exercises in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the U.S. Pacific Fleet said on Monday.

U.S.-Philippines military agreement extended for six more months

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U.S.-Philippines military agreement extended for six more months

June 14 (UPI) -- The Visiting Forces Agreement keeping U.S. troops in the Philippines was extended on Monday for six more months.

CENTCOM chief: No air support for Afghan forces after U.S. withdrawal

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CENTCOM chief: No air support for Afghan forces after U.S. withdrawal

June 14 (UPI) -- The United States has no plans to support forces in Afghanistan with airstrikes after its troop withdrawal, the U.S. Central Command chief said in an interview published Monday by Voice of America.

Space Force 'tactically responsive' launch quickly puts satellite in orbit

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Space Force 'tactically responsive' launch quickly puts satellite in orbit

June 14 (UPI) -- A satellite, launched by a rocket fired from an aircraft, was put in orbit in a first-of-its-kind mission by the U.S. Space Force's Space and Missile Center.

U.S. Pacific Fleet chief visits USS Ronald Reagan while at sea

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U.S. Pacific Fleet chief visits USS Ronald Reagan while at sea

June 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Pacific Fleet commander met with Carrier Strike Group 5 leaders this week aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, the Navy announced on Friday.

Pentagon leaders, senators surprised by plan to cut sea-based nuclear cruise missiles

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Pentagon leaders, senators surprised by plan to cut sea-based nuclear cruise missiles

June 11 (UPI) -- Pentagon leaders told a Senate committee that they were not informed of acting Navy Secretary Thomas Harker's plan to defund a sea-launched cruise missile.

Pentagon announces missile defense review

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Pentagon announces missile defense review

June 11 (UPI) -- The Defense Department will undertake a missile defense review in coming months to correlate its needs against rising nuclear powers, a Pentagon official said.

U.S., Australian ships conduct drills in South China Sea

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U.S., Australian ships conduct drills in South China Sea

June 11 (UPI) -- A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer joined an Australian Navy frigate for exercises this week in the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy announced on Friday.

U.S. Navy receives first TH-73A training helicopter

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U.S. Navy receives first TH-73A training helicopter

June 11 (UPI) -- The first of 32 operational TH-73A training helicopters was delivered to the U.S. Navy this week in a ceremony in Philadelphia.

Defense secretary may recommend change to military sexual assault cases

Defense News // 6 days ago

Defense secretary may recommend change to military sexual assault cases

June 10 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin suggested on Thursday that he intends to recommend to the president that the military's legal system be altered to remove sexual assault prosecutions from a commander's authority.

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