Monthly Archive: Maggio 2022

Austin Makes Case for Military Budget to Senate Committee

Austin Makes Case for Military Budget to Senate Committee

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the need for a competent, ready military to deter any would-be foe.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, described to the Senate Appropriations Committee today, DOD’s strategy and…

US Delays M-109 Deliveries to Taiwan, Offers HIMARS Instead

US Delays M-109 Deliveries to Taiwan, Offers HIMARS Instead

An arms contract between the United States and Taiwan is facing severe delays due to “crowded production lines” caused by the war in Ukraine, prompting Taipei to look for alternatives, the island’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed.

The first batch of U.S.-made M109A6 “Paladin” self-prop…

Austal Wins $230M Order for Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship

Austal Wins $230M Order for Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship

Austal USA, Mobile, Alabama, is awarded a $230,545,382 fixed–priced incentive (firm target) contract modification to previously awarded contract N00024-19-C-2227 to exercise the option for the detail design and construction of Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) 16.

Work will be performed in Mobi…

US Nuclear Sub Practices Weapon Reloading in Australian Base

US Nuclear Sub Practices Weapon Reloading in Australian Base

PERTH, Australia — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) completed a weapons handling exercise involving the transfer of an inert training shape from Royal Australian Navy assets ashore to the submarine, while moored at HMAS Stirling navy base, April 28, 2022.

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