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New military simulations for shooting, trench war, drones unveiled
The shooting system could replace the 1980s-era MILES system.
By Todd South
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US sending Ukraine new $1 billion arms package amid grinding Donbas fight
The U.S. will send Ukraine another $1 billion in weapons to fight Russia, including Harpoon anti-ship launchers for the first time from the U.S., and more ammunition for high-tech, medium-range rocket launchers, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.
By Joe Gould
Naval destroyer Kidd reports rise in virus cases to 33
Two sailors have been medically evacuated to the United States.
Pentagon focusing on most vital personnel for virus testing
The first tier of U.S. troops are being tested this month, followed in May and June by the second-highest priority group: forces in combat zones such as Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Best pics of the week: March 15, 2020
Flying high in the Arctic, multinational exercises in the Indo-Pacom region and standing watch in the Gulf of Oman, here's the best photos from around the military.
China disputes report it fired laser at US Navy plane
Beijing spokesman claims U.S. Navy plane crew was unfriendly and unprofessional.
Ship seizures included ‘relatively new’ Iranian surface to air missile bound for Houthi rebels in Yemen
Anti-tank missiles “don’t just walk away without the sanction of the Iranian government.”
By Shawn Snow
Best pics of the week: Jan. 5, 2020
Rapid response forces head to the Middle East, Marines secure the embassy in Baghdad and more pics from the services in this week's Frontline Photos.
Army researchers are blasting past lasers to find a new way to do realistic combat training
A new system would replicate all types of weapons, attacks for more realistic training.
By Todd South
Pentagon scientists are making talking plasma laser balls for use as non-lethal weapons
Sounds can now move through the laser frequencies, and developers expect a usable weapon in the next five years.
By Todd South
US Marines to test drone-killing laser weapon
A directed-energy prototype weapon is now in the hands of Marines.
By Cal Pringle
Marine and Army squads could get this new 40 mm laser guided grenade round
The Pike boasts a range of 2 km.
By Shawn Snow