When Amy Schweizer married her Marine, she knew life would be different. Within years of saying “I do,” they were overseas and she lost her career. So, she built a new one. A lifelong soccer player who’d even played professionally, sports were her passion. With her Master’s in Sports Management, Schweizer had interned with the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team and was on her way to work for the NFL, specifically the Jaguars in Jacksonville.
But before Schweizer headed to the Sunshine State, she was finishing up her role with the Boys and Girls Club.
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Rafale is a twin-jet fighter plane that can perform various short and long-range missions, including ground and maritime attacks.
Rafale, produced by Dassault Aviation, is a twin-jet fighter plane that can fly short- and long-range missions. It can be employed for various offensive and defensive purposes, including ground and naval attacks, surveillance, high-accuracy strikes, and deterrence against nuclear threats.
Dassault designed this jet for the French Navy and Air Force. The fighter plane was employed in Afghanistan, Mali, Libya, Syria, and Iraq combat missions.
The latest concept art of the Aeralis modular jet, released to mark the signing of an MOU with AirTanker. (Aeralis)
Aeralis and AirTanker have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore future flying training and air combat support opportunities.
Announced on 30 January, the MOU will see the two UK-based companies identify and assess upcoming contracts in military flying training, defence operational training, and combat air support roles for the modular jet aircraft being developed by Aeralis.
Japan plans to spend heavily on long-range weapons and asymmetric capabilities, signaling a potential shift in old notions of deterrence and military doctrine.
The Japanese Defense Ministry has unveiled a long list of equipment and weapons that will be the subject of massive research, development, and procurement, the latest indication of Tokyo’s rapid remilitarization to counter growing threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.
Italy’s Directorate of Land Armaments signed a contract with IDV on 22 December 2022 for 36 VBA amphibious armoured vehicles for the Italian Navy. (IDV)
Italy will procure Veicoli Blindati Anfibi (VBA) 8×8 amphibious armoured vehicles for the Italian Army at the end of the decade, Janes learnt at Defence iQ’s International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2023 conference, which was held in London from 23 to 26 January.
Julia Mueller, The Hill
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services committee, said U.S.
N. Slayton, Task & Purpose
The Department of Defense sees a “dramatic, expanded vision” for automated weapons.
Justin Katz, BrDef
The Navy says the facilities are not in any immediate risk, but 100 experts will evaluate the dry docks for necessary mitigation measures moving forward.
John A.
Itai Shapira, RCD