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Feb- 2024 -

27 February

Air

A C-130 Hercules flies over a sandy plains. The plane is colored gray, with a yellow stripe on its tail. It has "US AIR FORCE" painted on its side in black, as well as "WYOMING AIR GUARD", below its wing. The background is the landscape; a wide stretch of land occupies most of the space, with green grass and yellow-white sands scattered evenly. Over the horizon, a mountain range is seen. Some of its peaks are snowy and white. The sky above is full of thin, long clouds.

Philippine Air Force Receives C-130H Cargo Plane From US

The US has delivered a C-130H Hercules transport aircraft to the Philippine Air Force as part of the Excess Defense Articles program.

23 February

Land

Service members from the United States, Lithuania and several other nations participate in a ceremony to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Lithuanian and Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s participation in the State Partnership Program (SPP) in downtown Vilnius, Lithuania, June 10, 2018. The SPP, allows the National Guard to strengthen international relationships while conducting military-to-military engagements in support of defense security goals across the world. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Rojoef Manuel

Vilnius to Upgrade Military Infrastructure for US Troops in Lithuania

The Lithuanian government is planning to improve the military infrastructure of US soldiers stationed in the country.

23 February

War

Inder Singh Bisht

US Lacks Long-Term Sustainment Plans for Ukraine Hardware: Pentagon Watchdog

The Patriot air defense system and other key military systems the US transferred to Ukraine last year lacked a long-term sustainment plan, according to two Pentagon inspector general reports.

16 February

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

US Executed Cyberattack on Iranian Spy Ship in Indian Ocean: Officials

The US government launched a cyberattack against an Iranian military intelligence ship targeting cargo vessels in the Indian Ocean.

13 February

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Considering Switchblade Drone Swarms for Counter-China Initiative

The US Department of Defense is considering the Switchblade 600 kamikaze drone for the Replicator unmanned systems initiative.

13 February

Technology

Soldier operating a robotic system controller

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines to Receive Controllers for Multiple Drones From AeroVironment

AeroVironment has received a $2.67-million contract to supply Tomahawk robotic controller prototypes for the US Department of Defense.

7 February

Technology

A Trusted Operation of Robotic Vehicles in a Contested Environment (TORVICE) trial was held in South Australia in late 2023. The live trial involved personnel from Australia, the US and UK testing autonomous ground vehicles in a contested electronic warfare environment. TORVICE is part of Australia's commitment to AUKUS Pillar II Advanced Capabilities.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, UK, US Demo AI in Autonomous Military Systems

The Australian military has partnered with the UK and the US to showcase the operability of autonomous assets with artificial intelligence.

2 February

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Develop Next-Gen Microchip for US Military’s Multi-Domain Sensors

The US has awarded Raytheon a contract to develop a next-generation multi-chip solution for terrestrial, aerial, and maritime sensors.

Jan- 2024 -

31 January

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

US DoD Kicks Off Inaugural AI Risk Exercise

The US Department of Defense has initiated its first digital exercise focusing on the risks of generative artificial intelligence systems.

9 January

Technology

U.S. Army medic paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct COVID-19 testing on 10% of their assigned personnel on Caserma Ederle, Italy, May 15, 2020. The testing helps ensure the brigade is ready for cross country movement when necessary, even under pandemic conditions.

Rojoef Manuel

US Discusses Emerging Tech to Bolster Biothreat Security

The US has conducted a summit to discuss emerging technologies to alleviate infectious diseases as outlined in the 2023 Biodefense Posture.

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