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USS Zumwalt Fires First Standard Missile in Live Test

USS Zumwalt Fires First Standard Missile in Live Test

WASHINGTON –– The USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) successfully executed the first live fire test of the MK 57 Vertical Launching System with a Standard Missile (SM-2) on the Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division Sea Test Range, Point Mugu, Oct. 13.

As the first-in-class ship, USS Zumwalt successfully…

Russian Frigate Begins Second Stage of Builder Sea Trials

Russian Frigate Begins Second Stage of Builder Sea Trials

Today the modernized frigate of the Pacific Fleet Marshal Shaposhnikov entered the Sea of Japan for the second stage of the factory sea trials.

In the morning, tugs of the Pacific Fleet took the ship out of the Dalzavod water area and escorted it to the outer roadstead, where the frigate went ful…

Further Progress Towards Military Mobility in the EU

Further Progress Towards Military Mobility in the EU

BRUSSELS — The Commission and the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have today presented the Second Joint Report on the implementation of the Military Mobility Action Plan.

The Joint Report recognises the continued commitment by the EU Heads of State and Gov…

US Air Force Upgrading Wake Island Airfield

US Air Force Upgrading Wake Island Airfield

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is executing $87 million in critical airfield construction at one of the most isolated Air Force installations to enhance operational and defense capabilities for U.S. forces.

The outpost, known as Wake Island Airfield, holds great signif…

Raytheon to Provide Gunshot Detection for USAF JLTVs

Raytheon to Provide Gunshot Detection for USAF JLTVs

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies business will provide gunshot detection technology for an emerging set of the U.S. Air Force’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.

The Air Force has selected Boomerang gunshot detection technology from Raytheon BBN Technologie…

S. Korea, Philippines Vow Closer Defense Cooperation

S. Korea, Philippines Vow Closer Defense Cooperation

Senior defense officials of South Korea and the Philippines met via video conference Monday and vowed to strengthen cooperation despite the new coronavirus situation, the defense ministry said.

During the inaugural session of the Joint Defense Cooperation Committee between the two countries, Vice…


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