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US Navy Lays Keels for Two More Logistic Support Ships

US Navy Lays Keels for Two More Logistic Support Ships

The keel for the future USNS Saginaw Ojibwe Anishinabek (T-ATS 8) was ceremonially laid at Bollinger Houma Shipyards, Oct. 3.

Named for the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, the ship honors the original people of modern day Michigan and their proud tradition of service to their country. Ojibwe is also re…

US Special Ops Command Needs Better Oversight of Its Operations

US Special Ops Command Needs Better Oversight of Its Operations

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has established a variety of command and control (C2) structures to manage its Special Operations Forces (SOF). In calendar year 2021, USSOCOM reported that it had 28 active SOF C2 structures, primarily in the Middle East (Central Command) and Africa (Africa…
US Army Orders Launchers for Hellfire Missiles

US Army Orders Launchers for Hellfire Missiles

ORLANDO, FLA — The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for M299 Launchers with a total value of $25.9 million. This contract provides M299 All Up Launchers (AULs) and spare parts support for the U.S. Army and international customers.

The M299 Launcher provides an affordable multi-platf…

Ultra Awarded Next Generation Sonobuoy Contract

Ultra Awarded Next Generation Sonobuoy Contract

COLUMBIA CITY, IN — Ultra Sonobuoy Systems (Ultra) has been selected as a qualified vendor for a Multiple Award Delivery Order Contract (MADOC). This contract will provide a vehicle for Ultra to supply the U.S. Navy (USN) with next-generation sonobuoys for the next five years.

The USN Navy p…

Lithuania to Use Leftover Afghanistan Funds for Ukraine

Lithuania to Use Leftover Afghanistan Funds for Ukraine

On October 5 the Government approved the draft protocol submitted by the Ministry of National Defence on retrieving the funds Lithuania had transferred to the Afghan National Army (ANA) Trust Fund that remained unused and employing it in support of Ukraine in its defence against the aggressor.

“L…

Czech MoD Negotiating with Defense Industry

Czech MoD Negotiating with Defense Industry

The defense minister first met with representatives of the Czech defense industry three days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and they met again today. The topic of the meeting was once again aid to Ukraine, support of the defense capability of the Czech Republic and cooperation with the Minis…
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