APRIL 19, 2024 - Space Training and Readiness Command recently conducted a test of the Remote Modular Terminal (RMT), a new system for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office. The RMT is a small form-factor system designed to be fielded in large numbers at low-cost and operated remotely – increasing the capacity, adaptability, and resiliency of the system while keeping Guardians … [Read more...]
Finland Joins Combined Maritime Forces in Middle East
APRIL 19, 2024 – Combined Maritime Forces welcomed Finland as the 43rd member of the world's largest maritime security partnership, April 17. "It is a pleasure to officially welcome Finland to the Combined Maritime Forces," said Vice Adm. George Wikoff, CMF commander. "The Finns bring to the largest international naval coalition a long history of maritime professionalism. … [Read more...]
DOD Expands Employment for Spouses Stationed Overseas
APRIL 19, 2024 - The Defense Department is taking steps to ensure military spouses can continue to thrive in their own careers while accompanying service members on overseas assignments. A new memorandum of agreement signed yesterday by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will streamline the … [Read more...]
Marines Put Counter-UAS Concepts to the Test
APRIL 19, 2024 – U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducted a scenario-driven training for counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15-17. The purpose of the training was to assess, refine, and validate counter-UAS tactics, … [Read more...]
Austin Lauds Norway’s Increased Defense Spending
U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, assault notional enemies in a village during Arctic Shock 24 in Malselv, Norway, March 20, 2024. Arctic Shock is a combined U.S. and Norwegian exercise demonstrating interoperability with Arctic partners and capabilities in the harsh … [Read more...]