The US Army has resumed sending recruits to basic combat training following a two-week halt to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Basic Combat Training and One-Station Unit Training at the Army’s four recruit training locations will function at less than regular capacity. The recruits coming from low-risk areas will be allowed to partake in basic training, …

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21 April The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division has designed portable oxygen manifolds for Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. The low-cost device was designed at the request of Combat Logistics Regiment 15 (CLR-15) Marines. It is mass-producible and features multiple flow rate valves and eight outputs. Using the device, eight patients can be …

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20 April French defence contractor Naval Group has provided details of its Covid-19 action plan to protect employees and support clients, and secure the company’s future. The company has filed applications for partial activity and announced the creation of a solidarity fund. It has requested all employees to take days off or rest if their …

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The French Senate has reported that nearly 40% of the Charles De Gaulle aircraft carrier groups crew have tested positive for Covid-19. The aircraft carrier returned to its homeport in Toulon, France, early after the virus was detected onboard the ship. Out of 2,300 crew, 940 have tested positive and 645 negative. As it stands …

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17 April L3Harris Technologies’ engineers and scientists have partnered with the University of Utah Health to produce positive air pressure respirators. The company is also making medical-grade respirator components for Parkview Health in Indiana, US. It has announced $2m contribution and additional support for Covid-19 relief and recovery efforts. The company is also offering grants …

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COVID-19 was the third most common cause of death in England and Wales last month, new Office Of National Statistics (ONS) data reveals. Almost one in ten deaths in March involved Covid-19. The number is an average across the entire month – including the early days before the outbreak took hold – and is expected …

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A poll of Army Technology readers has found that 76% of respondents think that NATO could do more to support its members through the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Our poll asked ‘Can NATO do more to support its members through Covid-19?’ 77% of respondents said yes, whereas 24% said it was doing enough. Since the outbreak …

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The US Marine Corps has come under criticism for requiring Marines to maintain haircut standards despite the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. In a widely circulated video, Marines were shown queuing for haircuts. In the video, the Marines are not wearing masks or social distancing as recommended to prevent the spread of the virus. A source at …

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16 April Military veterans have urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to postpone the military parade to be held on 9 May to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Soviet victory in World War II, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Even though a lockdown has been imposed across the country and public events have been banned, Russia …

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US President Donald J Trump has appointed five defence company CEO’s to ‘Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups’. Defence company leaders appointed to the group include Marillyn Hewson of Lockheed Martin, Darius Adamczyk of Honeywell, Kathy J. Warden of Northrop Grumman, Gregory J. Hayes of Raytheon and Phebe Novakovic of General Dynamics. In an announcement, …

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