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European nations should shape their air-combat fleets to support the F-35, US analysts say

October 29, 2020
COLOGNE, Germany — European NATO nations without the fifth-generation F-35 combat jet should mold their fleets to complement the U.S.-developed aircraft in future operations, according to a new report commissioned by U.S. European Command. The analysis, done by the think tank Rand and published Oct. 22, ascribes such a vital advantage to the F-35′s stealth and sensor-fusion features that…
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Army Holds Supervisor Responsible for Uniformed Reservists' Democratic Convention Appearance

October 22, 2020
In this image from video, Aliitama Sotoa and Petti Matila of American Samoa speak during the state roll call vote on the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP) Two Army Reserve soldiers who appeared in uniform in a broadcast segment of the Democratic National Convention in August will not be disciplined for the breach…
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Army Probe into Helicopters Buzzing DC Protesters Now Under Pentagon Review

October 22, 2020
A U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota helicopter performs equipment checks prior to the 58th Presidential Inauguration over Washington D.C., January 18, 2017. (U.S. National Guard/Staff Sgt. Patrick P. Evenson) The Secretary of the Army today said that the Defense Department is now reviewing the investigation into military helicopters that allegedly flew dangerously low over crowds during a June 1 race…
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The Army Is Reorganizing Its SFAB Units to Deploy Globally

October 22, 2020
Team Healthcare Sgt., Staff Sgt. Jordan Blas, Combat Advisor Team 5110, 1st Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, discusses a training engagement with the Royal Thai Army’s Lt. Col. Takham Pratya, Aug. 20, 2020 at Camp Thanarat, Thailand. (U.S. Army/ Maj.
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The Army Is About to Get Improved Next Gen-Squad Weapons for Testing

October 22, 2020
Textron Systems Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle variant. (Matthew Cox/Military.com) Textron Systems is preparing to deliver a new batch of Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) prototypes to the Army, featuring improvements from recent soldier testing. The Army is in the final phase of evaluating prototypes of the 6.8mm NGSW rifle and auto rifle prototypes, with which the service plans to…
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