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Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations
Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.
By Todd South
Pentagon tests high-power microwave systems against drones
The Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office has completed its third demonstration to look at capability that could fill identified gaps to defeat the growing drone threat around the world.
By Jen Judson
US State Dept. approves $1 billion sale to Nigeria, delayed over human rights concerns
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters to Nigeria worth nearly $1 billion, apparently after U.S. lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns.
US nuclear forces chief ‘very concerned’ by Russia-China cooperation
In the wake of Russia and China’s strengthened ties, the U.S. admiral who oversees America’s nuclear forces said Tuesday he was “very concerned” about potential “cooperative aggression” between Russia and China.
By Joe Gould
Did McDonald’s just release a Marine Corps Burger?
The Air, Land and Sea will be sold for a limited time beginning Jan. 31.
US provided ‘limited ground support’ to Syrian fighters battling ISIS
The U.S. has provided some ground support to Kurdish forces.
Storied 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines deactivates as part of Force Design 2030
“The Island Warriors have served bravely and fought well in Bougainville, Guam, the Republic of Vietnam, Kuwait and Afghanistan," said Lt. Gen. James Bierman, commander of III Marine Expeditionary Force, in a memo about the unit.
By Philip Athey
Did the military prepare to shoot down a North Korean missile from the West Coast?
Although officials have yet to confirm a correlation, a North Korean missile launch coincided with parts of the West Coast grounding flights and clearing air space.
Cyber innovation and partnerships are key to future deterrence
Most people naturally think of deterrence in terms of weaponry.
By B. Seth Bennett
China preps rollout of a new carrier-based fighter jet
The announcement comes as China has demonstrated a pair of its land-based J-20 stealth fighters powered by indigenous engines at the ongoing Zhuhai airshow.
By Mike Yeo
Next-gen ICBM survives defunding attempt in House
The House on Thursday rejected a measure targeting the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent program.
By Joe Gould