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SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines practice using Drone Buster

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 by alert5

Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) practice using the Drone Buster at an undisclosed location.

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), participates in Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) training in the United States Central Command area of operations, May 21, 2021. The training involved familiarization with the hand-held CUAS devices that are designed to detect and deter enemy drones. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Melissa Marnell)

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PLA artillery demonstrates anti-ship strike using PHL-03 MLRS

Posted on June 1, 2021 by alert5

Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported on May 29 that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army 80 Group Army recently demonstrated that its PHL-03 300 mm long-range multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) has the ability to strike maritime targets.

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RoKAF dispatching KC-330 to U.S. to bring back J&J vaccines

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 by alert5

South Korea’s Minister of National Defense Suh Wook told lawmakers that a KC-330 will head to the United States on Jun. 2 to bring back the Johnson & Johnson (J&J)’s Janssen vaccines.

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Researcher from Taiwan’s military think tank suggests acquiring aerial refueling tanker

Posted on May 31, 2021 by alert5

A researcher from Taiwan’s military think tank – Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) – has suggested that the island aquire an airborne refueling capability to extend the range and endurance of its F-16 fleet.

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#SuperGalaxySunday

Posted on May 30, 2021 by alert5

A 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy releases flares during a test May 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Dover Air Force Base aircraft and aircrew released the flares as part of a two-week defensive countermeasures test program with the 46th Test Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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