After the Navy wraps up experimentation with the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group, the service is planning to roll out its Project Overmatch capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, including to 7th Fleet, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday said Wednesday.
The highly secretive Project Overmatch is the Navy’s contribution to the Pentagon’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiative — a multi-billion-dollar effort to better connect the U.S. military’s many sensors, shooters and networks across the services.
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The Netherlands has once again emerged as a likely frontrunner among the Western nations looking to get F-16 fighter jets into the hands of the Ukrainian Air Force. In the latest development regarding the future of the Dutch Viper fleet, the country’s defense ministry has confirmed that plans to sell a dozen of the jets to the contractor contractor ‘red air’ company Draken have been dramatically scaled back.
The F-35 Lightning II may be one program, but in a way, it’s three different aircraft. Here’s a rundown of the F-35A, B, and C.
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Despite their health risks, energy drinks helped fuel troops during the Global War on Terror and are now in big demand in Ukraine.
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Army Pvt. Caleb Smither. (Heather Baker photo).
The facts of Pvt. Caleb Smither’s death are clear.
Smither was a private in the 82nd Airborne Division, assigned to the maintenance platoon of the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the division’s 2nd Brigade, at Fort Bragg, now Fort Liberty. At some point in mid-January 2020, he hit his head in the motor pool. On January 14 he went to sick call and eventually found himself at the base’s Womack Army Medical Center. He went back again the next day and was given some degree of treatment, and told to recuperate in his barracks room.
The Republic of Korea Air Force already operates four Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft. (Boeing)
Increasing North Korean ballistic missile activity has prompted South Korea to proceed with the planned acquisition of additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) already operates four Boeing E-7A ‘Peace Eye’ AEW&C aircraft, according to Janes data. Seoul acquired these aircraft in 2011–12 as part of an effort to expand its airborne surveillance and early warning infrastructure.
Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has ordered 91 6×6 vehicles from Patria under the CAVS programme, with an option for up to 70 APCs. (Patria)
Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has ordered 91 6×6 vehicles from Patria under the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme led by Finland, the company announced in a press release on 2 June. The order includes spare parts, tools, and operation and maintenance training, with an option for up to 70 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) in addition to the 91 vehicles. Deliveries are scheduled to begin later in 2023.
“Fattah” Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
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On Tuesday, Iran announced that it has joined a handful of other countries that have hypersonic ballistic missiles. Currently, only the U.S., China, and Russia are known to also have hypersonic weapons.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attended an unveiling ceremony in Tehran for the “Fattah” hypersonic missile. The name literally translates to “conquer.
A model of KAI’s MC-X cargo aircraft for which a maritime patrol aircraft variant will be derived. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has introduced a maritime patrol variant of its MC-X transport aircraft concept.
Details of the variant were unveiled for the first time at the MADEX 2023 exhibition in Busan by the senior manager of KAI’s Fixed-Wing Business Team II, Yoon Jong Sik, who spoke to Janes at the event.
The MC-X is a multirole concept that was first unveiled at the DX Korea exhibition in September 2022. The airframe has a length of 40.
Ever wondered about military ranks and what they mean? From chevrons to bars, diamonds to arcs, here’s a definitive guide.
Army ranks – from private to general
There are enlisted folks, warrant officers and officers in the U.S. Army. The top dog is the General of the Army. However, only two soldiers in all of history have ever held that rank – George Washington and John J. Pershing. Most often, you’ll see peach fuzz on the uniform of a new recruit who hasn’t yet earned a rank. Then, as a person moves through their Army career, their rank will continue to change.