U.S troops with the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment (Black Jack), 3rd Armored Brigade, 4th Infantry Division and Polish Soldiers with the 1st Battery, 10th Armored Cavalry Brigade conducted a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise Mar. 1, 2017 at the Presidential Range Complex in Swietoszow, Poland to strengthen allied capabilities as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve. […]

Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka March 2 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific patrol. The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crew’s interaction with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. It also demonstrates the U.S. Navy’s commitment to […]

U.S. Soldiers installed Abram reactive armor tiles at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, here, Feb. 28. The installation of the Abram reactive armor tiles will enhance the tank’s defensive capabilities, providing a greater deterrent against aggression as the unit maintains a persistent presence in central and eastern Europe. The Soldiers, assigned to […]

South Korea and the United States on Wednesday kicked off an annual joint military exercise amid heightening tensions following the North’s recent missile test and the death of its leader’s half brother. That was reported by Yonhap Foal Eagle, a field training exercise involving ground, air and naval forces, will run through the end of April. […]

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces its show plans for the world’s largest helicopter trade show and exposition, HELI-EXPO 2017. The annual trade show, hosted by the Helicopter Association International (HAI), will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Be sure to follow along the week of […]

The first of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transports that will be assigned to the U.S. Air Force installation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, departed the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility on Feb. 24, 2017. This marks the first U.S. Air Force combat delivery C-130J-30 to be permanently assigned to the Pacific region. The C-130J-30s […]

For the past 21 years, the Air Force has flown the MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft in combat, and for the last 10, the MQ-9 Reaper. Combined with a skilled aircrew, these aircraft provide consistent support in daily engagements making an impact downrange. While the MQ-1 has provided many years of service, the Air Force […]

Following a port visit in Muara, Brunei, and routine operations in the Sulu Sea and South China Sea, littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) pulled pier side at Changi Naval Base in Singapore, Feb. 25. After completing the four-day port visit in Brunei, Coronado conducted a passing exercise and visit, board, search and seizure […]

Eight UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and more than 70 other pieces of equipment arrived at the Port of Thessaloniki as part of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade nine month rotational deployment in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve Feb. 25. The arrival of 10th CAB adds to the aviation capabilities to train with our allies and […]

BAE Systems unveiled an improved version of the Bradley A3 Fighting Vehicle during visit U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan. That was reported by sourcenewspapers.com. The improved version of Bradley has an upgraded chassis with more underbelly armor to deal with IEDs (improvised explosive device), compartments for fuel and ammunition for greater safety, and more electrical power […]