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A Stinger missile launches from the new Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense system.
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Competition to replace the Army Stinger missile is advancing to the flight testing phase

RTX and Lockheed Martin are set to begin flight tests this year as they compete to create a successor to the U.S. Army’s Stinger missile. The Army is seeking a replacement for the Stinger missile that enhances short-range air defense capabilities, focusing on increased speed, resilience against jamming, and improved accuracy against challenging targets such as drones. In September 2023, the Army awarded contracts to … Continue reading Competition to replace the Army Stinger missile is advancing to the flight testing phase

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U.S. Army Major General Chris Donahue, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, steps on board a C-17 transport plane as the last U.S. service member to leave Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan August 30, 2021 .
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U.S. Senate has approved the promotion of the general involved in the Afghanistan withdrawal

The U.S. Senate confirmed the promotion of Army Lieutenant General Christopher Donahue on Monday, following a brief hold placed by a Republican senator. Donahue, who commanded forces in Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal, is set to become a four-star general and the top commander of the U.S. Army in Europe. Senator Markwayne Mullin had initially blocked Donahue’s nomination. The 2021 military withdrawal from Afghanistan has … Continue reading U.S. Senate has approved the promotion of the general involved in the Afghanistan withdrawal

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US boosts air support and troop readiness for deployment in the Middle East

The U.S. military announced on Sunday that it is enhancing its air support capabilities in the Middle East and placing troops on a heightened state of readiness for potential deployment to the area, as it issued a warning to Iran regarding the escalation of the ongoing conflict. This decision follows President Joe Biden‘s directive to the Pentagon to modify U.S. military positioning in the region, … Continue reading US boosts air support and troop readiness for deployment in the Middle East

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Smoke billows over southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes.
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US will deploy additional troops to the Middle East, Pentagon says

The Pentagon announced on Monday that the United States will deploy a limited number of additional troops to the Middle East in response to rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Specific details regarding the number of troops and their mission were not disclosed. Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder, a spokesperson for the Pentagon, stated, “In light of the current situation, we are … Continue reading US will deploy additional troops to the Middle East, Pentagon says

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Limited number of aircraft and reduced flight operations are hindering the training of US Army pilots

According to a government report, U.S. Army helicopter crews are currently flying only one-third of the hours they logged at the height of operations over the past two decades, coinciding with a 20% reduction in the number of manned aircraft. The report also highlighted an increase in aircraft availability, attributed to a younger fleet. These findings from the Congressional Budget Office, which document the Army’s … Continue reading Limited number of aircraft and reduced flight operations are hindering the training of US Army pilots

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US Army places significant emphasis on investments in drone technology and electronic warfare capabilities

The U.S. Army is set to request more adaptable funding for unmanned aircraft systems, countermeasures, and electronic warfare tools in its upcoming budget, drawing insights from Ukraine’s experience in its conflict with Russia, as stated by Secretary Christine Wormuth. “There are specific areas where [Gen. Randy George], the Army’s chief of staff, and I believe we must enhance our investment, not only for the Army’s … Continue reading US Army places significant emphasis on investments in drone technology and electronic warfare capabilities

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