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Norway to develop new NASAMS radar with Raytheon and Kongsberg

October 24, 2024
The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System in the country against a simulated threat during exercise Formidable Shield in 2023. (Courtesy of the Royal Norwegian Navy). MILAN — The Norwegian Ministry of Defense will co-develop a new radar in partnership with Raytheon and Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace to boost the capabilities of the National Advanced…
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The Army’s black and gold PT uniform are here to stay

October 24, 2024
Soldiers might get more options for their PT gear, but the black and gold color scheme isn’t going anywhere, enlisted leaders said Monday. (Staff Sgt. Brittany Primavera/U.S. Army). Rumors of the demise of the Army’s black and gold PT gear were greatly exaggerated…
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US Navy ousts top commanders of ship repair facility in Japan

October 23, 2024
Capt. Zaldy Valenzuela, former commanding officer of the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center in Yokosuka, Japan, and his executive officer were relieved of command over the weekend. (U.S. Navy) The Navy fired both the commanding and executive officers of the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center in Yokosuka, Japan, this…
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Italy’s Avio expands to fill US Army solid rocket motor orders

October 14, 2024
U.S. Marines fire a HIMARS rocket during a March 2024 exercise in South Korea. (Cpl. Davin Tenbusch/Marine Corps) ROME — Italy’s biggest rocket and missile motor manufacturer, Avio, is set to triple production within five years as the American military and industry look to it to ease a chronic production shortfall in the United States, the firm’s CEO has said. In July, Avio signed with…
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Australian Army to grow, diversify its drone fleet

September 24, 2024
Australian soldiers participate in a training exercise near Darwin, Australia, on Aug. 26, 2023. (David Gray/AFP via Getty Images) MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian Army seeks to lean more heavily on aerial drones, with a comprehensive upgrade program for all…
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US has accepted 36 upgraded F-35s since lifting delivery pause

September 24, 2024
The Pentagon refused deliveries of new F-35s until Lockheed Martin developed a partial version of its latest upgrade software. (Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus/Air Force) The U.S. has officially accepted 36 new Lockheed Martin-made F-35 Joint Strike Fighters since lifting a yearlong delivery halt in July, 29 of which have so far been ferried to their new homes. Beginning in July 2023, the Pentagon…
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