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AN/SPY-6 being installed on future USS Jack H. Lucas

Posted on February 12, 2021 by alert5

Work to integrate the AN/SPY-6 radar on the new Aegis Flight III guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), has started.

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IM-SHORAD system completes testing on White Sands Missile Range

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by alert5

The Initial Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) system has completed its testing at White Sands Missile Range.

The Initial Maneuver Short Range Air Defense System is a Stryker-based air defense platform to replace the Avenger system. The IM-SHORAD is more mobile, flexible, better protected, and according to the Soldiers, more comfortable to use that the Avenger.

Photo by John Hamilton
White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs
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French Navy to operate Aliaca maritime version UAS

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by alert5

The French Navy will take delivery of the electrically powered fixed-wing Aliaca maritime version UAS from Airbus this year.

Graphic: Airbus
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Biden announced the formation of a DOD China Task Force

Posted on February 11, 2021 by alert5

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Exercise Winter Fury 21

Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 by alert5

VMFAT-101, VMFA-232 and VMFA-314 conduct a missile shooting demonstration and aerial refueling in support of Exercise Winter Fury 21, off the coast of Southern California, Feb. 5, 2021.