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2 months ago | 
defence-blog.com | Colton Jones
The United Kingdom has officially introduced the Gravehawk air defense system, a newly developed surface-to-air missile system specifically designed to enhance Ukraine’s capabilities against aerial threats. The system was unveiled by UK defense officials, with its first images published by Forces News. Developed in just 18 months at a cost of £6 million, Gravehawk is
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
realcleardefense.com | Colton Jones
The latest orders include the first procurement of Low Velocity Air Drop (LVAD) vehicles, designed to enhance strategic mobility and sustainment operations. Read Full Article » Show comments Hide Comments Related Articles
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
realcleardefense.com | Colton Jones
The U.S. Army’s 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (Long Range Fires Battalion) has achieved two groundbreaking milestones in its mission to advance long-range precision fires. Read Full Article » Show comments Hide Comments Related Articles
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
realcleardefense.com | Colton Jones
U.S. defense technology firm Anduril Industries has secured a $200 million, five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to develop a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Engagement System (CES). Read Full Article » Show comments Hide Comments Related Articles
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
defence-blog.com | Colton Jones
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate who has already declared his victory in the elections, has vowed to end global conflicts. Speaking to supporters, Trump underscored his record during his previous term, emphasizing his commitment to peace. “They said, ‘He’ll start a war.’ I’m not going to start wars; I’m going to stop wars,” Trump declared. Reflecting on his presidency, he stated, “We had no wars. For four years, we had no wars.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
defence-blog.com | Colton Jones
The U.S. Department of Defense has deployed two more B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, increasing the total number of these long-range strategic bombers in the region to six. The aircraft, from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, join a growing arsenal of U.S. military assets stationed in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
defence-blog.com | Colton Jones
The 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division is undergoing a transformation into a light brigade combat team as part of the U.S. Army’s Transforming in Contact initiative. The U.S. Army said in a release that this shift is designed to increase lethality and adaptability on the modern battlefield, with soldiers in Eastern Europe working closely with NATO allies to test new organizational structures and technologies.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
defence-blog.com | Colton Jones
Fighter aircraft from the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of a U.S. B-1B Lancer bomber over the Indo-Pacific region on November 3, 2024. The mission underscores the deepening defense cooperation between the three nations in response to evolving regional security challenges.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
defence-blog.com | Colton Jones
In a show of readiness, Taiwan’s military has launched its annual urban training exercise, codenamed “Chang Tai 19.”The exercise involves Taiwan’s Army 586th Armored Brigade and 333rd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, deploying forces across central Taiwan, in areas spanning from Miaoli in the north to Kaohsiung in the south. The multi-day exercise kicked off with a pre-dawn mobilization on Sunday evening, with tanks and military vehicles moving northward from Fengshan.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
defence-blog.com | Colton Jones
The U.S. government has awarded Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, a Foreign Military Sale contract to provide 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Greece. The deal includes training for Greek personnel, specialized equipment, and an initial provisioning package to enhance self-defense and interoperability with NATO allies.
