December 24, 2020 China starts trials for second amphibious assault ship, with third expected in 2021 The People's Liberation Army aims to complete eight amphibious vehicles that will greatly expand the naval capabilities of the Chinese military.
December 17, 2020 How revolutionary force plate technology could save troops from injuries and slash defense spending In a bid to solve the impasse and cut down on costs, the DoD is turning to an emerging new force plate and machine learning technology – from Sparta Science – to pinpoint potential problem points to prevent future maladies, zap the attrition rate and increase physical readiness.
December 9, 2020 F-16 fighter jet crashes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, pilot status remains unknown The status of a pilot of a single-seat F-16 fighter jet that crashed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Tuesday night remains unknown as rescue workers continue to search the area, the Wisconsin National Guard said.
November 17, 2020 US shoots down ICBM in space from warship for first time in successful test An intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was shot down in space from a warship for the first time during a successful demonstration on Tuesday, according to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
October 30, 2020 States mull deploying National Guard amid worries about Election Day unrest Amidst fears about civil unrest and violence following the Nov. 3 presidential election, more state leaders are considering the deployment of the National Guard.
October 10, 2020 US Army testing augmented reality goggles on dogs The US Army is testing augmented reality goggles on its service dogs in hopes to allow troops to give orders remotely.
October 9, 2020 Death toll soars as Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict escalates: 'This is a fight against jihadists' Ever since tensions re-flared late last month, everything from rockets to missiles to munitions continues to crack in and around Nagorno-Karabakh – the hotly fought-after land parcel bordering Christian-dominant Armenia and Muslim-majority Azerbaijan.
October 8, 2020 Trump administration's proposed F-35 sale to UAE hits snag The Trump administration proposal to sell the F-35, the world’s most advanced and sophisticated stealth warplane to the United Arab Emirates, the UAE, is facing turbulence.
October 7, 2020 Russia claims successful launch of hypersonic missile: report Russia has successfully test-launched a hypersonic cruise missile in the Barents Sea on Tuesday, according to a report.
October 1, 2020 US receives first of two 'Iron Dome' batteries from Israel, plans to buy more halted In a quiet ceremony on Wednesday, the U.S. received its first or two pre-ordered Iron Dome batteries from Israel, with Defense Minister Benny Gantz hailing the moment “as further proof that the defense alliance [between the U.S. and Israel] is based on common values and interests, which are stronger than ever.”
