APRIL 28, 2021 - U.S. Central Command is the only geographic combatant command that routinely engages with U.S. adversaries, including violent extremist groups that aim to destabilize the region, its commander said today. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. said the two most urgent threats in the coming years will most likely be the proliferation of cheap and capable … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2021
Missile Launch Integrates Manned and Unmanned Systems
APRIL 27, 2021 – The U.S. Navy launched a missile at a long-range target successfully as a part of Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) 21 off the coast of San Diego, April 25. The destroyer USS John Finn (DDG-113) launched the Extended Range Active Missile (SM-6), striking a target well beyond the line of sight. Integrated manned and unmanned systems established … [Read more...]
Japan-American Partnership Builds Cyber Defense Capacity
APRIL 27, 2021 - Members of U.S. Pacific Air Forces and Japan Air Self-Defense Force visited the 552nd Air Control Networks Squadron to build cyber-defense capacity, April 4-10. The 552nd ACNS is the Air Force lead Mission Defense Team for tactical command and control systems, including the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System and ground-based Control and Reporting … [Read more...]
Marines Demonstrate Combat Readiness Under The EABO Construct
APRIL 27, 2021 - The expeditionary nature of the Indo-Pacific theatre requires a focus unique to only a few areas of the world. The Aviation Combat Element fills a primary role in Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and the Marine Wing Support Squadron is vital to the conduct of Aviation Ground Support while distributed across remote bases. This month Marine Wing Support … [Read more...]
U.S., Israel Expand Cooperation to The Space Domain
APRIL 27, 2021 - The U.S. Space Force hosted its first Space Engagement Talks (SET) with the Israeli Air Force during separate virtual sessions April 19-20. The talks brought together two nations with a shared interest in ensuring access to and peaceful use of outer space. “Dating back to 1948, America was the first country in the world to recognize modern Israel as a … [Read more...]