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May- 2021 -

26 May

This handout photograph taken on May 2, 2021 and released by Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense shows US soldiwrs and Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers rising Afghanistan's national flag uring a handover ceremony to the Afghan National Army (ANA) army 215 Maiwand corps at Antonik camp in Helmand province.

US Pullout From Afghanistan at Least 16% Complete: Pentagon

The US pullout from Afghanistan is at least 16 percent and as much as a quarter complete, the Pentagon's Central Command said.

13 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Seeks Ground-Launched, Hand-Held Counter-Drone Capability

The US Army is seeking to develop inexpensive land-based and handheld systems to counter small drones.

12 May

DOD Contracts

Aegis Baseline 9.B2.0 seamlessly demonstrated an operational test engagement of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)

Staff Writer

US State Department Approves $1.7 Billion Aegis Sale to Canada

The US State Department has approved the sale of an Aegis Combat System to Canada in a deal valued at $1.7 billion.

5 May

Americas

Two US Army AH-64D Apache attack helicopters launch eight "fire and forget" AGM-114L Hellfire Air to Surface Missiles during a training exercise off the coast of Oahu as part of the Rim of the Pacific in 2016.

Tong Ong

Lockheed Martin Wins $663.7M Hellfire Missile Contract

Lockheed Martin has won a $663.7 million updated contract from the Pentagon for Hellfire II missile production.

Apr- 2021 -

28 April

Americas

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 12:27 a.m. Pacific Time, Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Tong Ong

New DoD Missile Defense Program to Cost $17.7 Billion

The Pentagon’s new ballistic defense missile program, Next Generation Interceptor, is estimated to cost $17.7 billion.

1 April

Europe

Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Millley at the White House on April 1, 2020.

Staff Writer With AFP

Top US General Calls Russia, Ukraine Amid Reported Moscow Troop Buildup

The top Pentagon general called counterparts in Russia and Ukraine as the US Defense Department expressed concerns about a reported buildup of Russian troops along Ukraine's border and in Crimea.

Mar- 2021 -

25 March

Exercises

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Deters War Game Taiwan Invasion With Updated Tactics

The US Air Force has deterred a Chinese invasion of Taiwan in a simulated conflict set more than a decade from now using updated military tactics.

2 March

Americas

US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles over Iraq

Staff Writer With AFP

One Militant Killed in US Bombing in Syria: Pentagon

The US Defense Department said one member of a pro-Iran militia was killed and two were injured in last week's bombing of a border station inside Syria.

Feb- 2021 -

19 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taliban ‘Clearly’ Behind Violence in Afghanistan: US

The Taliban are "clearly" responsible for violence in Afghanistan, with civilians and Afghan security forces taking the brunt of the bloodshed, the commander of US forces in the Middle East said.

19 February

Business