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Apr- 2023 -

3 April

Soldiers from the US and the Philippines

Philippines Announces Four More Military Bases US Troops Can Use

The Philippines announced the location of four additional military bases to be used by US troops, with one site near the hotly disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan.

3 April

Americas

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Wins $439M Air-to-Ground Missile Contract From US Army

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $439-million contract to manufacture and deliver air-to-ground missile systems to the US Army.

3 April

Americas

A U.S Army Soldier lifts the hydraulic launching system on the new Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) during Operation Thunderbolt Strike at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, March 3, 2023. During the LRHW system development, the Army’s Rapid Capabilities & Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) implemented a Soldier-centered design concept which uses formal and informal Soldier touch points to obtain early feedback to influence design, speed up development, and ensure an operationally effective weapon system. (Spc. Chandler Coats)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Deploys First Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon in Florida

The US Army has deployed its first long-range hypersonic weapon system in Florida as part of a full expeditionary launch rehearsal.

Mar- 2023 -

31 March

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

BAE Systems Test-Fires Sub-Caliber Long-Range Artillery Round

BAE Systems test-fired a sub-caliber artillery round as part of the US Army’s XM1155 Extended-Range Artillery Projectile program.

30 March

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Nine Dead in Crash of Two US Army Black Hawks

Two US Army helicopters crashed during a nighttime training mission in Kentucky, killing all nine soldiers on board, a general said.

29 March

Americas

Army Futures Command held demonstrations of technology and equipment on May 16, 2019, at the Texas A&M University System’s RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas. Six weapons and defense industry vendors showcased seven autonomous combat vehicles in an effort for Army officials to decide which machines fit their needs best and what needs to be improved on. (U.S. Army Photo by Mr. Luke J. Allen)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army, L3Harris Ink MOSA Agreement for Next-Gen Ground Combat Vehicles

The US Army and L3Harris Technologies have partnered to support a modular open systems approach for next-generation ground combat vehicles.

29 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Trials BAE Systems Counter-Drone Laser Guidance Kits

The US Army has tested BAE Systems’ APKWS laser guidance kits on a counter-drone mission at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

29 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Raytheon to Produce Patriot Missile Fire Units for US Army in $1.2B Deal

Raytheon Missiles & Defense has been awarded a $1.2-billion contract to manufacture Patriot missile system fire units for the US Army.

28 March

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Promotions Delay in Senate Harms US Military Readiness: Austin

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that the Senate's delay in approving 160 military promotions will impact the readiness of American forces.

28 March

Air

Joe Saballa

Lockheed to Develop Long-Range Maneuverable Missile for US Army

Lockheed Martin receives a US Army contract to develop a future precision strike missile to strike targets more than 1,000 kilometers away.

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