Pentagon
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Sep- 2022 -7 SeptemberAmericas
Ex-Pentagon Chiefs Warn of Political Interference in Military
Former Pentagon chiefs warned the deep divisions in US politics are putting pressure on the armed forces and expressed concern that civilian political interference in the military could worsen.
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1 SeptemberAmericas
Sexual Assaults in US Military Reach New Record
The number of sexual assaults in the US military increased by 13 percent in fiscal year 2021, reaching a record high, the Pentagon reported.
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustAmericas
Iran Seizes, Then Releases US Navy Drone Vessel: Pentagon
An Iranian ship seized an American military unmanned research vessel but released it later, the Pentagon said.
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26 AugustWar
VAMPIRE Launchers to Turn Ukraine Pickup Trucks Into Counter-Drone Systems
The US is providing Ukraine with a counter-drone system that can be fitted onto a pickup truck.
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3 AugustWar
US Begins NASAMS Air Defense Procurement for Ukraine: Pentagon
The US has begun procuring National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems for Ukraine, a Pentagon official revealed at a press conference Friday.
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Jul- 2022 -27 JulyAir
Pentagon Seeking Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Design
The Department of Defense is seeking a blended wing body aircraft concept that provides 30 percent greater aerodynamic efficiency than the Boeing 767 and Airbus A330.
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20 JulyDOD Contracts
Pentagon and Lockheed Reach Agreement to Build 375 F-35As
Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have reached a “handshake agreement” for the delivery of 375 fighters in three years.
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Jun- 2022 -21 JuneWar
Pentagon Postpones Armed MQ-1C Drone Sale to Ukraine: Report
The US has put a plan to deliver four armed MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine on hold over fears of technology leaks.
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7 JuneAmericas
US Service Member ‘Possible Suspect’ in Syria Insider Attack: Report
The US Department of Defense is investigating whether a service member carried out an attack on a US base in Syria two months ago, injuring four servicemen.
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2 JuneAmericas
Raytheon to Produce 1,300 Stingers for US Army
The US Army has awarded Raytheon Missiles & Defense a $624 million contract to replenish the Stinger missiles delivered to Ukraine to defend itself against the Russian invasion.
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