Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Colonel Wayne Marotto stated earlier today that a civilian contractor killed in a rocket attack on Erbil Airport yesterday night was not a US national. The… Continue reading "Rocket Attack on Erbil Airport Kills Civilian Contractor"
United States Army Training and Doctrine Command’s (TRADOC) Deputy Commanding General, Lieutenant General Theodore D. Martin, gave a presentation at International Armoured Vehicles 2021 on some concepts TRADOC has for… Continue reading "International Armoured Vehicles 2021: Evolving Threats, Evolving Leaders"
Saab Barracuda’s presentation at International Armoured Vehicles 2021 provided a briefing on its products’ ability to support operations on “the observed battlefield”. In its presentation, the division emphasized the need… Continue reading "International Armoured Vehicles 2021: Saab Barracuda Update"
The Spanish Army held a presentation on their VCR (Vehiculos de Combate sobre Ruedas, or Wheeled Combat Vehicle) Dragon during International Armoured Vehicles 2021, providing updates on the current status… Continue reading "International Armoured Vehicles 2021: VCR Dragon 8×8 Update"
The UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory held a presentation during International Armoured Vehicles 2021, providing updates on the Dstl’s Technology Demonstrator 6 hybrid electric drive project.… Continue reading "International Armoured Vehicles 2021: Technology Demonstrator 6 Update"
Japan’s Maritime Self Defense Force reports that one of its attack submarines, the JS Soryu, was involved in a collision with a civilian cargo ship today. In a press conference… Continue reading "BREAKING: Japanese Attack Submarine Soryu Involved In Collision With Cargo Ship"
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered a Department of Defense-wide stand-down over 60 days to have “needed discussions” on extremism within the Department of Defense. The stand-down was announced… Continue reading "Defense Secretary Orders 60-Day Military-Wide Stand Down To Address Extremism"
The United States will be ending its support for “offensive operations” carried out by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. The announcement was made in a speech by President Joe Biden… Continue reading "US To End American Support For “Offensive Operations” In Yemen"
The F-15EX has made its maiden flight, taking off from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis for a 90 minute test flight before landing back at the airport. Boeing’s F-15… Continue reading "F-15EX Makes Its First Flight"
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense reports the presence of American reconnaissance aircraft in the Taiwanese Air Defense Identification Zone on 31 January and 1 February. The presence of the… Continue reading "More US Reconnaissance Flights Near Taiwan Following Apparent PLAAF Carrier Strike Drill"