Here’s what’s behind the US Army’s $2.1B R&D funding increase
Within the Army’s $253 billion budget request is a proposal to boost research and development spending by 12.9%.
By Daniel Terrill
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Turkish exercise sees Libya’s rival forces train together for second time within weeks
Turkey continues to pursue its approach to Libya under the “One Army, One Libya" mantra.
Biden announces major non-NATO ally status for Colombia
Under U.S. law, the designation of major non-NATO ally provides that foreign partner with certain benefits in the areas of defense, trade and security cooperation.
By Darlene Superville, AP
Fresh UK shipbuilding strategy seeks to tap new markets
But union officials say the plan is too noncommittal on giving domestic yards more work.
New security training and oversight after 2020 Manda Bay attack
All troops deploying to U.S Africa Command will receive the new training.
Frustrated lawmakers blast stalled transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle grilled Biden administration officials Thursday over the Pentagon’s rejection of Poland’s surprise plan give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine to repel Russia’s mightier forces.
By Joe Gould
Missile Defense Agency fires Patriot missile from THAAD system
MDA has hit a milestone for integrating the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system with the Patriot air and missile defense system, firing an advanced Patriot missile from THAAD.
By Jen Judson
Japan commissioned first of new submarine class
The Taigei is the third submarine in the world to use lithium-ion batteries as its power source after the last two Soryu-class subs.
By Mike Yeo
Congress nixes Air Force plans to buy hypersonics this year after test failures
"ARRW still has to prove itself," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
South Korea’s president-elect promises military buildup
Yoon Suk Yeol says he will solidify an alliance with the United States, build up a powerful military and sternly cope with North Korean provocations.
By Hyung-jin Kim and Kim Tong-hyung, AP
Saudi industry to produce THAAD air defense subsystems
In the first program of its kind in Saudi Arabia, a local organization is teaming with American firm Lockheed Martin to produce parts for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system.
By Agnes Helou
Navy stands up runway, encampment on massive Arctic ice sheet
The runway and encampment were set up to support Ice Exercise 2022.
By Diana Stancy