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
The Navy will commission its newest expeditionary mobile base, the future USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5), during a 10:00 a.m. PST ceremony Saturday, May 8, at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, Calif. Washington, May 08, 2021.- de Due to public health and safety concerns related to the novel coronavirusContinuar 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
Hypersonic systems are among the highest priorities in the Defense Department’s modernization strategy to ensure continued U.S. battlefield dominance, said the principal director for hypersonics in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. Washington, May 03, 2021.- Michael E. White said hypersonics involve systems that flyContinuar Leyendo
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. Washington, April 28, 2021.- Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. said the two most urgent threats in the coming yearsContinuar Leyendo
Earlier this week, on Wednesday, the Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala disappeared while conducting training operations in the Bali Sea. More than 50 individuals were on board at the time. The Defense Department is providing assistance to help the Indonesians search for that submarine. Washington, April 24, 2021.- «At the requestContinuar Leyendo
