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44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team trains with M-LIDS Counter-Drone System

Posted on March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 by alert5

Soldiers from the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team recently conducted a critical live-fire exercise at McGregor Range Complex, New Mexico, showcasing the capabilities of the M-LIDS (Mobile-Low, Slow, Small-Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System). M-LIDS is a mobile counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralize drone threats encountered during deployments.

The 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Base Defense Operations Center crews observed a mobile-low, slow, small, unmanned aircraft integrated defeat system live-fire to instill confidence in kinetic systems capable of shooting down one-way UAS attacks during pre-deployment Green Sands training Continental United States at McGregor Range Complex, New Mexico March 4. Unmanned aerial system attacks are an emerging threat United States Army Central seeks to counter in its two-part Green Sands training initiative. The first part, Green Sands “CONUS,” held stateside Feb. 9- Mar. 5, builds the foundation of Base Defense Operations, and the second part, Green Sands “Heavy,” is a final rehearsal held subsequently overseas.

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Kuwait to take delivery of remaining Eurofighter jets

Posted on March 8, 2024 by alert5

Kuwait is poised to take delivery of the remaining 13 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets within the next 18 months, further solidifying its air defense capabilities. This follows the recent successful delivery of 15 Eurofighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in a larger procurement program that underscores the strong defense partnership between Kuwait and Italy.

Photo: Finmeccanica

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Lockheed Martin’s Extended-Range GMLRS successfully completes double-shot test

Posted on March 8, 2024 by alert5

The U.S. Army has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its next-generation Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) during a recent operational test conducted at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

Image: Lockheed Martin

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Alleged Sonic boom from F-15s reported to cause property damage in Florida

Posted on March 7, 2024 by alert5

Residents in Putnam County, Florida, reported experiencing a sonic boom on the afternoon of Mar. 5. The loud noise, described by witnesses as “earth-shattering” and “like a bomb going off,” is believed to have originated from F-15 fighter jets conducting routine training exercises in the area.

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FAB bids farewell to the C-130

Posted on March 7, 2024 by alert5

The Brazilian Air Force has officially retired its C-130 fleet on Feb. 29. The iconic transport plane made its final flight for the Brazilian Air Force at Galeao Air Base with a Embraer KC-390 as its wing man.