AUGUST 20, 2020 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Soldiers have one of the most life-threatening jobs in the military. They not only must be able to defend themselves in the battle space, but also protect themselves from the unpredictable environment that explosives create. Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier is addressing both of these concerns with the Next Generation … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2020
USS Nitze Interdicts Millions in Drugs
AUGUST 20, 2020 - The Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) with embarked U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) seized 82 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 2,961 pounds of suspected marijuana, July 29. While on routine patrol, the go-fast vessel (GFV) was spotted and Nitze was vectored in for a long-range intercept. Upon interception, Nitze … [Read more...]
US Demonstrates Airpower in Indo-Pacific Region
AUGUST 20, 2020 - Demonstrating airpower, bomber and fighter aircrew assigned and deployed to Pacific Air Forces launched four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers and four F-15C Eagles as they conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously with joint and allied partners within the Indo-Pacific region over the course of 24 hours, August 17. PACAF routinely … [Read more...]
Army Tests Versatile Unmanned Aircraft at Yuma Proving Ground
AUGUST 20, 2020 - The United States military has used unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for decades, and increasingly counts on them to perform dangerous missions that save Soldiers’ lives. Among these flying wonders is the Aerosonde, a catapult-launched and net recovered aircraft used primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance. Capable of 15 hours of flight time, the … [Read more...]
New Space Force Is at Forefront of Technology
AUGUST 20, 2020 - The Space Force can learn what adversaries are doing before any other nation knows because of the Defense Department's exquisite intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, the mobilization assistant to the chief of space operations said. "We can share information over our global communication networks because of the persistence and the … [Read more...]