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InternationalJUST IN: Ukraine Countering Advanced Russian Tech with Western Aid
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Since the start of Russia’s unprovoked invasion, Ukraine has faced increasingly sophisticated Russian weapons and technology, but Western aid is helping Ukraine find ways to counter Russian weaponry, a Ukrainian officer said.
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InternationalJUST IN: Ukraine War Challenging U.S. Munitions Enterprise
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — The war in Ukraine has shed light on both challenges and opportunities for the U.S. military, not the least of which is “the criticality of the munitions enterprise,” said a top Army official.
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Industrial BaseJUST IN: Potential Government Shutdown 'Extremely Disruptive' for Supply Chain
With the military currently providing aid to Ukraine while simultaneously preparing for a possible Indo-Pacific conflict, a government shutdown would be “extremely disruptive” for production lines, a top Pentagon official said Sept. 26.
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Army NewsJUST IN: Army to Deliver Precision Strike Missile to Soldiers by End of Year
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — The mission of Program Executive Office Missiles and Space is to push capability to the warfighter, and a shifting focus aligned...
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Marine Corps NewsMarine Corps Seeking Intel on Reconnaissance Vehicle
The latest update to the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 modernization plan highlights the service’s transition of light armored reconnaissance battalions to mobile reconnaissance battalions, which will require a mix of aerial, sea and land systems. One potential system is the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, which is currently in the evaluation process as the service contemplates its requirements.
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Munitions TechnologyQ&A: Capt. Steven Beall, Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Capt. Steven Beall has been commander of the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal since August 2021. Located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, the...
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InternationalJUST IN: Ukrainian Victory a Global Concern, Says NATO Leader
Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Jens Stoltenberg said his main purpose during his visit to New York was to “mobilize support for Ukraine,” because, among other things, what happens in Ukraine has global implications.
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U.S. Hypersonics, Space Propulsion Technology and the Defense Industry's Struggles to Attract Talent
In this episode, National Defense discusses U.S. hypersonic programs, emerging space propulsion technologies, and the aerospace and defense industry’s struggle to attract talent.