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How the US Space Force will work to protect Japan’s national security
U.S. Space Force Guardians are deploying to Japan on Dec. 4 in a move meant to bolster the Japanese self-defense forces against threats from Russia, China and North Korea. The United States activated its first Space Force Unit in Japan at Yokota Air Base, just west of Tokyo, on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The unit will… -
A conversation with NATO’s commander in North Texas: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson sits down for a conversation with the commander of the European NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program (ENJJPT). Col. Jeffrey Shulman, commander of the 80th Flight Training Wing, based at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, talks about how the program aims to provide advanced pilot… -
Advanced Zumwalt destroyers to host US Navy’s 1st hypersonic weapon
For years, the U.S. Navy has been hard at work seeking to salvage the design of the futuristic Zumwalt destroyers. With a hefty price tag of $7.5 billion, the destroyers were meant to replace the Arleigh-Burke class destroyers. The design was eventually abandoned, though the three finished destroyers are still operational and highly advanced. Now,… -
South Korean president will lift martial law after parliament votes to block it
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will lift a martial law declaration after the country’s National Assembly voted to block it on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Just hours after President Yeol had declared martial law, members from both of South Korea’s largest political parties made it through police blockades at the parliament building to… -
South Korean president sparks protests, declares ’emergency martial law’
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country Tuesday, Dec. 3, appointing an army general to serve as martial law commander. Less than three hours later, parliament voted to lift the declaration. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declared that the martial law was “invalid” and that lawmakers “will protect democracy… -
Report links Kremlin to forced relocation of hundreds of Ukrainian kids
A report from Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab alleges that hundreds of Ukrainian children have been relocated to Russia, with some placed in re-education centers and others adopted by Russian families. The study details how Kremlin-linked officials and military aircraft were used to facilitate the transfers, raising questions about international law and human rights. The… -
White House sending $725M in weapons to Ukraine as Biden enters final weeks
President Joe Biden is sending as much aid as possible to Ukraine before his time in office runs out on Jan. 20. The White House announced Monday, Dec. 2, that it is sending Kyiv another $725 million worth of military equipment, including munitions for High Mobility Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and counter-drone systems. It’s reportedly unclear… -
After rebels win control in Aleppo, Syrian government and Russia strike back
The Syrian government launched counterattacks on Monday, Dec. 2, against rebels who seized territory in the northwestern part of the country, and they did it with Russian help. Syrian state media announced the strikes, coming days after insurgent rebels seized the city of Aleppo. It’s another eruption of violence in the decade-old conflict. Syrian forces… -
US Navy intercepts Houthi missiles aimed at American ships in Gulf of Aden
The U.S. Navy intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels at two American warships and three merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, Dec. 1. Navy officials reported that the destroyers USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane successfully destroyed three anti-ship ballistic missiles, three drones and one cruise missile. No injuries… -
The Sigma howitzer is a game-changer in artillery systems: Weapon of the week
When you think of modern warfare, it might be natural to think of the latest technology and new weapons systems designed to create an unfair fight. But on closer inspection, these weapons for today’s warfighters are often evolutionary leaps on centuries-old ideas. Take, for instance, the howitzer. A piece of artillery that falls somewhere between… -
Honeywell 360: The future of wearable tech for warfighters
For many, the image of Buffalo Bill stalking Clarice Starling through his dimly lit basement using night vision goggles in “The Silence of the Lambs” was the first exposure to wearable tech designed to give users an advantage in the dark. It has been 33 years since that award-winning film hit the silver screen, and… -
Visualizing victory with the Honeywell 360 Display: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team examined the revolutionary Honeywell 360 Display, a game-changer in military visualization technology. See how this innovative display system enhances situational awareness for troops in the field, allowing for real-time data integration and improved decision-making. Also featured in this episode: You can subscribe to the Weapons and Warfare… -
Existence of US military drone task force in Philippines revealed
It’s no secret China and the Philippines are at odds over who should control parts of the South China Sea, or West Philippine Sea as it’s also known. What was a secret, was the fact the United States has a forward-deployed task force in the Philippines. According to the U.S. Naval Institute, it’s called Task…
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