Officials say the attempt to restrict “forever chemicals” would impact the production of weapons, uniforms, and other defense items. Officials with the Department of Defense recently informed Congress…
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U.S., South Korea, and Japan Conduct First-Ever Joint Aerial Drill
The trilateral exercise came in response to North Korea’s nuclear threat. The air forces of the United States, South Korea, and Japan recently conducted an inaugural joint aerial…
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Army Aviation Officials Seek to Integrate Autonomy into Fleet
Artificial intelligence integration will gradually transform the fleet. The U.S. Army is working to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy into its aviation modernization efforts. Director of Army…
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Secretary Austin Commends Croatia for Military Donations to Ukraine
That nation commits Mil Mi-8 helicopters and humanitarian aid to Ukrainian defense. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Croatian Defense Minister Mario Banozic at the Pentagon last…
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Coast Guard Rescues 3 Capsized Off New Jersey Coast
Occupants clung to their disabled vessel until help arrived. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three individuals after their 18-foot vessel capsized off the New Jersey coast. The boat’s…
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USAF Falls Short of Pilot Training Goals Amid Persistent Challenges
The service is experiencing maintenance and staffing issues as well as other setbacks. The U.S. Air Force will likely miss its fiscal 2023 pilot training target by approximately…
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Defense Department Resumes Flyover Missions in Niger
Official says, “The United States has not restarted counterterrorism operations, or any security force assistance training with Niger.” Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh recently reported that the…
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Marine Commandant Orders Safety Review After Osprey Crash
A tiltrotor aircraft crashed Sunday, killing three Marines and injuring 20. Acting Marine Corps Commandant General Eric Smith ordered a safety review for all MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft…
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Pentagon to Produce Autonomous Weapon Systems
The low-cost, unmanned Replicator initiative is intended to counter the Chinese threat. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced a new Pentagon initiative to build thousands of autonomous…
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DOD Seeks to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain for Turbine Engines
Partnership intended to provide for the manufacture of key components for military jets. The Department of Defense has partnered with Selmet, Inc. through the Office of Industrial Base…
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