Dylan Malyasov
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Raytheon mobile high energy laser systems down multiple drones during a U.S. Air Force demonstration
Tomahawk missile maker Raytheon Co has announced on 30 April that its newest advanced high power microwave and mobile high energy laser systems engaged and defeated multiple unmanned aerial system targets during a U.S. Air Force demonstration.
The...
U.S. Air Force F-35A conducted air strike in Iraq, marked first combat employment
According to a statement released by the U.S. Air Force on Tuesday, F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducted an air strike at Wadi Ashai, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.
"This strike marked...
Pentagon to order additional M870 shotguns for U.S. Air Force
On April. 29, the U.S. Army Contracting Command posted a notice on the U.S. government’s main contracting website, to award a firm fixed price purchase order to Remington Arms for 12-gauge M870 shotguns to enhance existing the...
For the first time, littoral combat ship conducted Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training
The U.S. Navy has announced on 29 April that for the first time in the littoral combat ship’s class history, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) conducted Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training in the U.S....
Black Jack combat brigade certified at National Training Center
Over 4,000 Soldiers and Airmen from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, known as “Black Jack,” battled the opposing force (OPFOR) 11th Cavalry Regiment, known as “Black Horse,” in the decisive action annual exercise...
U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Competitive program progresses ahead of schedule
On 29 April, the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center’s Aviation Development Directorate has confirmed that Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Competitive program progresses ahead of schedule.
As part of the Army’s Future Vertical...
U.S. Air Force plans large combat exercise, weapons evaluation at Hill Air Force Base
On 29 April, the U.S. Air Force officials have notified Communities surrounding Hill Air Force Base of large combat exercise and host a weapons evaluation program known as Combat Hammer.
"Communities surrounding Hill Air Force Base will notice...
Harris Corporation awarded $212 million for supply F/A-18 electronic jammers
Florida-based defense contractor Harris Corporation has been awarded a $212 million contract modification to supply the next production lot of electronic jammers to protect U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft against...