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Navy Brings Unmanned Vessels to Japan to Bolster Fleet Integration
Four unmanned ships are now operating out of Japan for the first time, as part of the U.S.…
‘Bring It’: Adm. Aquilino Open to Greater Directed-Energy Trials
The U.S. commander in the Indo-Pacific is interested in more widely experimenting with and deploying directed-energy weapons designed…
Naval Surface Forces Get New Commanding Officer
Rear Adm. Yvette Davids is now the acting commander of Naval Surface Forces and Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific…
US State Department Approves JASSM-ER Missile Sale to Japan
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of stealthy air-launched standoff cruise missiles to Japan. Under…
China Lashes Out Over Stepped-up US Military Aid to Taiwan
The Biden administration has approved the first-ever U.S. military transfer to Taiwan under a program generally reserved for…
Japan Unveils Defense Budget, Seeking Hypersonics, Frigates, F-35s
Japan’s Defense Ministry has requested another record defense budget, with the agenda featuring naval vessels, F-35 fighter jets,…
US State Department Approves South Korea to Buy 25 More F-35A Jets
The U.S. State Department has approved a $5.06 billion sale of 25 F-35A fighter jets for South Korea.…
Saudi Army Units Arrive in Egypt for Multinational Military Drill
Saudi army units arrived on Thursday in Egypt to participate in a multinational military drill, the Saudi Press…
AUKUS Standoff: Australia, UK Wait on Congress to Approve Pact
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers traveled to Britain this spring in an effort to get tough on…
Two Military Helicopters Crash in Eastern Ukraine, Killing Six
Six Ukrainian servicemen were killed when two military helicopters crashed in eastern Ukraine, the State Bureau of Investigation…