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US Rebuilds Runway on UK’s Ascension Island

US Rebuilds Runway on UK’s Ascension Island

SAN ANTONIO, Texas –– After a year of construction, Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield resumed full flight operations recently with the opening of the newly paved eastern portion of the runway.

Thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, spearheaded b…

HII Begins Building Amphibious Transport Dock Pittsburgh (LPD 31)

HII Begins Building Amphibious Transport Dock Pittsburgh (LPD 31)

PASCAGOULA, MISS. — HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division started fabrication of the U.S. Navy’s newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Pittsburgh (LPD 31) on Wednesday. The start of fabrication signifies that the first 100 tons of steel have been cut for the ship.

“The start of fabri…

DOD Security Cooperation Takes ‘LEAP’ Forward

DOD Security Cooperation Takes ‘LEAP’ Forward

The Defense Department is ensuring that it engages with its partners in ways that are holistic, effective, efficient and in direct support of the objectives in the National Defense Strategy, the assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities said today in prepared remarks.

Ma…

Poland Submits Request to Buy 96 AH-64E Attack Helicopters

Poland Submits Request to Buy 96 AH-64E Attack Helicopters

PARIS — Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak announced Thursday that he had sent an official request to the United States for the acquisition of 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters. He first announced this by a post on his Twitter account.

Norway Gives Ukraine Hellfire Missiles, Night Vision Equipment

Norway Gives Ukraine Hellfire Missiles, Night Vision Equipment

Norway will donate Hellfire missiles to Ukraine. The donation includes approximately 160 missiles, launching pads and guidance units. Ukraine will also receive night-vision equipment drawn from Armed Forces inventories.

The donation was announced by Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram …

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