DefenceTalkThe first coalition live-fire exercise for the Iraqi Forward Air Controller course took place at Besmaya Range, Iraq, March 4-8, 2018. The Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, in conjunction with the Coalition Aviation Advisory and Training Team, coordinated the exercise to certify newly trained Iraqi Forward air controllers. The exercise showcased the progress the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/coalition-live-fire-exercise-enhances-iraqi-combat-capabilities-71558/

DefenceTalkThe Army is developing technology that visually alerts Soldiers to hidden explosives in the ground rather than just providing them an audible notification during use of mine detector equipment. Called real-time spatial location tracking, the technology can show sensor images of buried bombs on either a heads-up display or tablet attached to a handheld detector. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-developing-system-to-allow-soldiers-to-see-buried-bombs-for-route-clearance-71555/

DefenceTalkThe United States has formally approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said on Thursday (Mar 1), confirming a move expected to anger Kiev’s foe Russia. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency said Ukraine has asked President Donald Trump’s US administration for permission to buy 210 missiles and 37 launchers at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-sale-of-anti-tank-missiles-to-ukraine-71527/

DefenceTalkDuring Operation Atlantic Resolve in Europe, Soldiers were tasked to move ammunition around Eastern Europe but lacked sufficient trailers to haul it, said Col. Lanier Ward. A program manager said more trailers were not budgeted in the Program Objective Memorandum, meaning it would take a while to make it happen. So the rotational brigade combat […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rapid-equipping-force-bringing-swift-solutions-to-soldiers-71524/

DefenceTalkThe German military is under-equipped to take on its upcoming role as leader of NATO’s anti-Russian defense force, a leaked document shows. Opposition politicians say the defense minister is to blame. The German military has secretly admitted that it can’t fulfill its promises to NATO, according to documents leaked to Die Welt newspaper on Thursday. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/german-military-short-on-tanks-for-nato-mission-71483/

DefenceTalkAMMAN, Jordan: A radio crackles to life on what seems like another routine security patrol in a remote village. 1st Lt. Brent Lemler, of Bravo Company “Bushmasters,” 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, keys his hand-held radio and responds. While listening to the communication, he motions for his squad leaders. After a moment, 1st Lt. Lemler […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-soldiers-sharpen-tactical-anti-terrorism-skills-in-jordan-71462/

DefenceTalkThe ground-breaking Sky Sabre air defence missile system was unveiled at the home of 16 Regiment Royal Artillery, Baker Barracks on Thorney Island. Sky Sabre is due in service in 2020 and will prove to be a step change in the UK’s air defences, taking it from short to medium range capability. Simply put that […]https://www.defencetalk.com/british-army-unveils-sky-sabre-air-defence-system-71426/

DefenceTalkSurrounded by the clear blue skies and bright orange sand of Oman, Omani and U.S. forces conducted a simulated assault against dozens of enemy fighters, Jan. 31, 2018, in the culminating event of Inferno Creek 18, a three-week training exercise conducted by the U.S. and Omani armies near Thumrait, Oman. The joint exercise allowed multiple […]https://www.defencetalk.com/soldiers-forge-partnership-with-oman-in-combat-assault-training-exercise-71403/

DefenceTalkDUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah: Helping to keep Soldiers, first responders and populations safe from chemical and biological agents is an effort that requires early detection and identification, correct sampling and decontamination methods taught by a team of experts willing to train response teams anywhere in the world. Tony Kemp and Wendell Williams are seasoned program […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-team-equips-soldiers-to-take-on-chemical-biological-warfare-71400/

DefenceTalkArmy engineers aim to qualify an autonomous combat vehicle on a gunnery range in the coming months, as part of a new program they say is the first step toward weaponized robotics. Under the “Wingman” Joint Capability Technology Demonstration, or JCTD, program, engineers have already been able to autonomously pilot a specially-configured Humvee and hit […]https://www.defencetalk.com/wingman-program-developing-armed-robotic-vehicles-to-be-controlled-by-soldiers-71394/