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U.S. State Dept approves potential sale of Javelin launch units to UK

The U.S. State Department approved the possible foreign military sale to the United Kingdom of Javelin Lightweight Command Launch units for an estimated cost of $300 million, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Reuters

U.S. to provide Ukraine more lethal aid, including HIMARS ammo, Pentagon says

The Pentagon said on Monday it would provide Ukraine a new security assistance package valued at up to $550 million, including additional ammunition for high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS).

Reuters

VIEWPOINT 2: Imagine what we could do if we trimmed our bloated war machine

Like many kids, I was once captivated by all things space. I took out every book on space from the school library. I did a book report on astronaut Sally Ride. I wanted to be an astronaut myself.

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Pentagon approves plan to treat Ukrainian troops at U.S. hospital in Germany -official

The Pentagon formally approved in late June a plan to help treat wounded Ukrainian troops at a U.S. military hospital in Germany, a defense official said on Tuesday.

Reuters

The ‘most-hunted weapon in all of Ukraine’: How HIMARS stalled Russia’s brutal advance

The mobile artillery system has been credited with halting Russia’s advance, but can it turn the tide? Richard Hall reports.

The Independent UK

Military aviation crashes are again on the rise. Are ongoing safety and training issues to blame?

SAN DIEGO — A spate of military aircraft crashes over recent months is again raising questions about the Pentagon's approach to safety and training across military branches.

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Military aviation crashes are again on the rise. Are ongoing safety and training issues to blame?

A spate of military aircraft crashes over recent months is again raising questions about the Pentagon’s approach to safety and training across military branches.

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Fight brews over Pentagon’s push to counter extremists

WASHINGTON — Democrats in both chambers are vowing to resist GOP attempts to halt Defense Department training aimed at countering extremist groups’ attempts to influence service members.

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White House announces $270M military package for Ukraine

The U.S. is sending an additional $270 million in security assistance to Ukraine, a new package that will include additional medium range rocket systems and tactical drones

The Independent UK

Fight brews over Pentagon's push to counter extremists - Roll Call

Democrats are vowing to resist GOP attempts to halt Defense Department training aimed at countering extremist groups.

Roll Call

Tomorrow's 'Top Gun' might have drone wingman, use AI

Movie fighter pilots are depicted as highly trained military aviators with the skills and experience to defeat adversaries in thrilling aerial dogfights

The Independent UK

U.S. State Dept approves $2 billion in arms sales to four countries

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of more than $2 billion worth of arms and equipment including Patriot missiles for the Netherlands, cruise missiles for Australia, and oceanographic observation equipment for the United Arab Emirates, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Reuters

What really happened during the wait for Trump to quell the Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee's prime-time hearing Thursday is billed as a look at what former President Donald Trump did in the 187 minutes between the start of the insurrection and when he urged his supporters to leave the Capitol.

Los Angeles Times

US to Send More Rocket Systems to Ukraine, Moscow Signals Wider War Aims

The United States on Wednesday promised to send more precision rocket systems to Kyiv, soon after Moscow signaled it was aiming to seize more Ukrainian territory beyond the eastern industrial region of Donbas. The announcement came as the European Commission called on EU members to slash demand for natural gas…

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Senate NDAA to Pentagon: ‘Immediately’ halt fight against extremism

WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee has called on the Defense Department to halt its programs to prevent and root out extremism in the ranks.

Roll Call

Senate NDAA to Pentagon: ‘Immediately’ halt fight against extremism - Roll Call

The Senate Armed Services Committee has called on the Defense Department to halt programs to prevent and root out extremism in the ranks.

Reuters

U.S. State Department OKs potential sale of C-17 aircraft support to UAE - Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of C-17 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to the United Arab Emirates for an estimated cost of $980.4 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

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Pentagon and Lockheed Reach Deal to Build 375 F-35 Fighter Jets

The US Department of Defense agreed with Lockheed Martin Corp to build about 375 F-35 fighter jets over three years, the two parties said on Monday, amid expectations the price of the most common version of the aircraft would increase due to inflation and slower production. "We are pleased to…

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US strike kills two Al-Shabaab militants after attack in Somalia

A U.S. airstrike killed two members of an al-Qaeda-affiliated group in Somalia in the first major action by American forces in the East African nation since President Joe Biden sent Special Operations troops back there in May.

Roll Call

Senate NDAA has $13 billion extra for defense inflation - Roll Call

The Senate Armed Services Committee recommended $45 billion more for national defense in fiscal 2023 than President Joe Biden requested.

The Independent UK

US developing satellite system to track hypersonic weapons

The U.S. will spend $1.3 billion to develop advanced satellites that will be able to better track hypersonic missile threats

Roll Call

NDAA a magnet for far-reaching amendments - Roll Call

Reuters

U.S. approves possible sale of military assistance to Taiwan

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of military technical assistance to Taiwan worth an estimated $108 million, the Pentagon said on Friday.

Reuters

U.S. State Department approves potential arms sales worth $1.5bn - Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of HIMARS rocket systems to Estonia, missiles to Norway and torpedoes to South Korea in separate deals that could be worth more than $1.5 billion in all, the Pentagon said on Friday.

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House easily passes defense bill

WASHINGTON — The House has passed, 329-101, its version of the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, which would authorize $840.2 billion in national defense spending, after sifting through hundreds of amendments and hours of debate.

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