About 600 American troops will be deployed to Iraq to further enable local security forces as they prepare to retake the key Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday, Sept. 28. In a statement, the secretary said in anticipation of the Mosul fight, […]

It is a well known fact that, in recent times there has been a drastic increase in the frequency of physical and violent attacks on individuals, organizations & nations.  Rarely does a day go without us witnessing or hearing of some distressing and violent act either on television, radio or in newspapers.  It is noticed […]

The U.S. Marine Corps is about to outfit its infantry regiments with a version of the Polaris Defense MRZR four-seater, all-terrain vehicle. That was reported by www.dodbuzz.com. Under the Utility Task Vehicle program, the Marines are planning to purchase 144 Polaris MRZR-Ds, a new version of the vehicle designed to take diesel and JP8 fuel, Joaquin […]

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, to include 2nd and 8th Marine Regiment conducted a multiple weapon system range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 20-21. The training included a wide array of weapon systems and tactical vehicles that would normally be seen during an infantry training exercise or prior to […]

Senior Japanese and U.S. government officials joined Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) to celebrate the roll out of the first Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A Lightning II, marking a major milestone in Japan’s enhanced national defense and strengthening the future of the U.S-Japan security alliance. The ceremony was attended by more than 400 guests […]

The Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force plans to acquire four new KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $1.9 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification […]

Lockheed TU-2S spy plane has crashed in Sutter County. That was reported by sacramento.cbslocal.com. The crash happened shortly after takeoff at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The Air Force and Beale Air Force Base have both confirmed the crash and that two pilots ejected. Their condition is unknown. The aircraft was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance […]

Army Reserve medics and active duty helicopter pilots worked together Friday afternoon to practice loading and transporting patients. That reported by www.army.mil. 7th Mission Support Command Soldiers from the Medical Support Unit-Europe conducted medical evacuation orientation and training with the 1st Armored Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade Sept. 9 an and above NCO Field on Daenner […]

BAE Systems unveiled a new prototype of Expeditionary Light Tank Air Deployable Tank at the  Fort Benning Expo. At the 2016 Fort Benning Expo, BAE Systems will be highlighting the newest technologies in electronic systems, combat vehicles, body armor and more Expeditionary Light Tank. The Expeditionary Light Tank is an improved version of the M8 AGS (Armoured Gun […]

The U.S.-led Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine is an example of multinational partners working together to help build the training capacity of the Ukrainian land forces. This rotation marked the addition of Poland to the JMTG-U partnership and the small contingent has made a huge impact already. That was reported by www.army.mil The 27 Polish Soldiers […]