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

Defense News // 2 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 // 2 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

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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

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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.

USS John S. McCain heads to new home port after 24 years in Japan

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USS John S. McCain heads to new home port after 24 years in Japan

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- The USS John S. McCain on Friday headed to its new homeport in Naval Station Everett, Wash., after 24 years in Yokosuka, Japan, the Navy said.

U.S., Slovenian militaries discuss joint response to potential threats

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U.S., Slovenian militaries discuss joint response to potential threats

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- As U.S. and Slovenian troops wrapped up a joint exercise, military officials from both countries met to discuss their response to potential threats, the Air Force said Wednesday.

Malfunctioning B-2 bomber damaged during landing at Missouri base

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Malfunctioning B-2 bomber damaged during landing at Missouri base

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber made an emergency landing at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri earlier this week after the high-tech aircraft malfunctioned during a training flight.

Pentagon asks employees to report cases of strange, sudden sickness

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Pentagon asks employees to report cases of strange, sudden sickness

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has pledged to get to the bottom of reports of military personnel experiencing mysterious illnesses while overseas.

USS Germantown returns to San Diego after a decade in Japan

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USS Germantown returns to San Diego after a decade in Japan

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- After a decade of forward deployment in Japan, the USS Germantown departed U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo on Wednesday.

Situation in Indo-Pacific 'deteriorating,' says Australian defense minister

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Situation in Indo-Pacific 'deteriorating,' says Australian defense minister

Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton called for alliances to protect the nations and people of the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers return from deployment to Iceland

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U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers return from deployment to Iceland

Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Three U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers returned to Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri after a deployment to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, that included a dozen multinational missions over the past month.

U.S. Army sets deadline for COVID-19 vaccination

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U.S. Army sets deadline for COVID-19 vaccination

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Active-duty units of the U.S. Army must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 15 or face discipline, the branch announced Tuesday.

Marines advancing anti-ship missile as part of force modernization plan

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Marines advancing anti-ship missile as part of force modernization plan

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- The Marine Corps is moving forward with developing a ship-killing missile that's central to a long-range restructuring of the military, the branch said Tuesday.

Navy, Marines enter Middle East-based U.S. 5th Fleet for training

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Navy, Marines enter Middle East-based U.S. 5th Fleet for training

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy's Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit has entered the Arabian Sea to begin training exercises, the Navy said on Tuesday.

Boeing's MQ-25 T1 drone refuels F-35 in third mid-air replenishment

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Boeing's MQ-25 T1 drone refuels F-35 in third mid-air replenishment

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Boeing said Tuesday it's used a MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aircraft to refuel a U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet for the first time.

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