Defense (Page 72)

The secretary of defense has been clear that modernizing the military is a key component of how the Defense Department defends the nation, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said this week after spending a day at Army Futures Command in Austin, Texas. Washington, May 13, 2021.- Hicks’ trip focusedContinuar Leyendo

The United States is a spacefaring nation, which depends on access to space and freedom to maneuver in space. However, there’s a potential for conflict in space that could affect the lives of every American, said the chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force. Washington, May 12, 2021.-Continuar Leyendo

The retrograde from Afghanistan is going well, but U.S. officials are being careful as the effort is still in its early stages, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said today. Washinigton, May 11, 2021.- U.S. Central Command officials estimate that they have completed between 6% and 12% of the retrogradeContinuar Leyendo

Earlier today, 13 «fast boats» with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy precariously approached U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessels that were operating in the Strait of Hormuz. After those ships failed to heed warnings to move away to a safe distance, the U.S. fired warning shots, Pentagon Press SecretaryContinuar Leyendo

With more nations using space for both commercial and defense purposes, there must be rules that allow everybody to operate safely — and to be able to identify what’s going to be considered a threat, say defense leaders. Washington, May 07, 2021.- «There are many benefits to having common guidelinesContinuar Leyendo

Rapid COVID-19 test kits and N95 masks are among initial supplies from the Defense Logistics Agency being provided to India as part of the U.S. government’s effort to help meet urgent health needs there. Washington, May 06, 2021.- Four shipments of supplies departed Travis Air Force Base, California, April 28Continuar Leyendo

Today, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan at NATO Headquarters. Brussels, May 05, 2021.- In congratulating King Abdullah II on the first century of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Secretary General Stoltenberg pointed out that Jordan is “a very close and important partner of NATO.” “OurContinuar Leyendo

UK F-35B fighter jets operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth will join Operation Shader in the fight against Daesh. London, May 04, 2021.- F-35B Lightning fast jets will be the cutting edge of the Carrier Strike Group’s (CSG21) formidable power in the air. These are next generation multi-role combat aircraft equipped withContinuar Leyendo

Deterrence has always been the first line of defense. Preventing conflict, when possible, is greater than engaging, said the secretary of defense. Washington, May 03, 2021.- «The cornerstone of America’s defense is still deterrence, ensuring that our adversaries understand the folly of outright conflict,» Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. AustinContinuar Leyendo