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Minnesota Red Bulls hones combat skills during XCTC exercise at Fort Hood

U.S. Coast Guard’s newest Cutter arrives at its new homeport in Hawaii

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Army Futures asks industry for ideas to enhance the targeting capabilities of small tactical units

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U.S. Air Force awards contract to Raytheon for 469 Laser Maverick units

Aerospace giant Raytheon was awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) for 469 Laser Maverick...

Raytheon awarded $199 million contract for Phalanx close-in weapon system upgrades

Raytheon Co., one of the world's largest defense contractors, received an $199 million contract from the U.S. Navy for MK...

U.S. Marines demonstrates mobility of HIMARS during simulated amphibious raid

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division demonstrated the mobility and lethality of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during...

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U.S. Army begins test of newest component for future artillery system

The U.S. Army began the first test of the newest component of future artillery system at the Yuma Proving Ground....

Aviation

U.S. Air Force’s new operating base in central Niger stands ready for use

The U.S. Air Force declared initial operational capability of its new Nigerien Air Base 201, commonly known as drone airbase,...

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U.S. Air Force ‘Thunderbirds’ releases video of breathtaking demo from inside the cockpit

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" released stunning footage of F-16 aerial demonstration during an air show. Maj....

U.S. Navy awards FLIR with $12M contract to upgrade Littoral Combat Ships ‘digital eyes’

The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Thursday a new agreement with FLIR, one of the world's leaders in the...

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U.S. Army awards Honeywell $110 Million to increase Abrams engine performance