You may not get much choice where you move when it comes to military life. That’s the nature of the job. But usually, you can choose how you move. There are a few options during a military PCS (permanent change of station). These include: Orders will say whether the move is stateside (CONUS), or outside […]
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Mike Kofman joins the show yet again. This time, he explains why the debate over the wisdom of the Battle for Bahkmut is so important while still overshadowing other important debates. As Ukrainian forces are being pressed out of the city of Bahkmut, they preparing to go back on the offensive, which will put Russia […]
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China is developing a new, state-of-the-art unmanned combat aircraft to match its speed with its most advanced stealth fighter, the J-20 Mighty Dragon.
At the biennial Zhuhai airshow in south China, a prototype of the FH-97A unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) was shown to the public for the first time. Now it’s being called a potential “loyal wingman” to the J-20 by Chinese military periodicals.
US soldiers train Ghanaian troops how to clear a room. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army’s2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade.).
While the world is focused on the fight against al-Shabaab in Somalia, the U.S. military is working behind the scenes to help partner nations face the growing danger posed by al-Qaida and the Islamic State group in West Africa.
Marine Gen. Michael Langley, head of U.S.
It’s time to go back in time and explore the evolution of military communication technology. From signal flags to encrypted communications, the military has come a long way in terms of sending and receiving important messages. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s dive in.
The good ol’ days of signal flags
Picture this: it’s the 1700s, and you’re a Naval officer trying to communicate with another ship. What do you do? Well, you grab your signal flags and start waving them around like you’re at a rave.
The Battle of Derna lasted from April 1805 until May 1805. It isn’t a battle many people talk about often. However, it was a deciding factor in the history of the Marine Corps and the First Barbary War. In fact, Marines sing about it every in the first verse of their hymn. “From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, we fight our country’s battles in the air, on land, and sea.”
Derna: A Landmark Battle in Marine Corps History
Marines are proud to have a long and storied history, dating back to 1775. There have been many pivotal moments that have shaped Marine Corps history.
The mid-band NGJ is an advanced electronic attack system that denies, disrupts, and degrades enemy communications and air defense radar systems.
Airborne electronic warfare (EW) experts at Raytheon Technologies Corp. will build 15 advanced electronic jammers for US and Australian Navy EA-18G Growler EW aircraft under a $650.4 million contract dollars announced on Friday.
The mid-band NGJ is an advanced electronic attack system that denies, disrupts, and degrades enemy communications and air defense radar systems.
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While the ALTIUS-600 series of drones has become increasingly popular within the U.S. military in recent years, at least for testing, as well as being delivered to Ukraine, we now have the chance to witness the drone’s warhead-armed variant in explosive action. Known as the ALTIUS-600M, this purpose-built loitering munition derivative of the drone was formally announced last year.
How much does it cost to train a pilot in the US Air Force? A lot more than you might think. Here’s the breakdown.
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It has been 404 days since the Russian invasion began. On Monday, the Russian military is still in search of an operational breakthrough in Ukraine. At this point, however, it is extremely unlikely that the Russian forces can achieve anything before the Ukrainian counteroffensive. The Ukrainian Counteroffensive For weeks now, Kyiv has been setting the […]
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