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U.S. military conducts airfield seizure exercise in Palau

Posted on October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 by alert5

The U.S. military carried out a significant airfield seizure exercise on the island of Palau as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01. The exercise, which took place from Oct. 10–11, involved the airfield seizure of Roman Tmetuchl International Airport in Palau.

U.S Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs participate in a High-Intensity Rapid Air Insertion exercise during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01 on Palau, Oct. 11, 2024. The Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) is the Army’s newest Combat Training Center (CTC) and generates readiness in the environments and conditions where our forces are most likely to operate in. JPMRC 25-01 includes training participants from across the U.S. Joint Force, and multinational Allies and partners. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

South Korean military reconsiders Apache purchase

Posted on October 21, 2024 by alert5

The South Korean military is reconsidering the purchase of 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States. The potential deal, which the Defense Security Cooperation Agency approved in August for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion, has come under scrutiny due to several factors.

Col. Shane Finison, commander of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, flies an AH-64E Apache helicopter near Tacoma, Wash. on Jul. 11, 2022. This was the final flight for Col. Finison as the brigade commander. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kyle Abraham, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade)

Lockheed Martin wins contract to upgrade Apache’s Electronic Warfare Capabilities

Posted on October 16, 2024 by alert5

The U.S. Army’s AH-64E Apache fleet is set to receive a significant electronic warfare upgrade, as Lockheed Martin secures a contract to develop and integrate the Gen 3 Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI) / Radar Warning Receiver system.

U.S. seeks to deploy Multi-Domain Task Force in Japan

Posted on September 9, 2024 by alert5

In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing its military posture in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States has initiated discussions with Japan regarding the potential deployment of mid-range missiles on Japanese soil. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, speaking at the Defense News Conference in Virginia on Sept. 4, 2024, confirmed that the U.S. has expressed interest to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces in operating the Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) out of Japan, potentially through exercises.

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Apache helicopter arrival for Indian Army pushed to 2025

Posted on September 9, 2024 by alert5

The Indian Army’s acquisition of Boeing Apache AH-64E attack helicopters faces significant delays, potentially impacting the nation’s defense readiness amid ongoing border tensions. Sources within the defense establishment have revealed to The Sunday Guardian that the first batch of three Apache helicopters is now expected to be delivered by late 2024 or early 2025, with the remaining three projected to arrive three to four months later. This timeline represents a substantial deviation from the original delivery schedule outlined in the $800 million deal signed in February 2020 during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to India.