Etiqueta: United States
The U.S. Navy deploys one of its new Virginia-class nuclear submarines for the first time to the strategic Naval Base in Guam
Seeking to strengthen its strategic position in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. Navy has announced the deployment of a Virginia-class nuclear submarine to Naval Base Guam, marking the first time a vessel of this class has been stationed there. Specifically, the submarine assigned to the...
Turkey continues to explore alternatives to rejoin the U.S. F-35 stealth fighter program
Hand in hand with the recent decision not to proceed with the purchase of modernization kits for its F-16 fleet, Turkey has announced that its long-standing efforts to rejoin the U.S. F-35 stealth fighter program might be closer to resolution. Reports indicate that Washington...
The U.S. Marine Corps is making progress in the integration of the new NMESIS anti-ship missile systems
Continuing its efforts to strengthen its capabilities, the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has reported that the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR) of the 3rd Marine Division has formally received the new Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS). This milestone was announced yesterday. The regiment,...
After back-and-forth discussions with the U.S., the Turkish Air Force will not proceed with the modernization of its F-16s to Block 70
Continuing with the challenges and delays in modernizing its Air Force, Turkey announced this week its decision not to proceed with upgrading part of its current fleet of F-16 fighters to Block 70. This was a key aspect of a complex negotiation with the...
The USS George Washington has finally arrived in Japan to begin its role as the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier in the Pacific
With its arrival in Yokosuka, Japan, on November 22, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) has officially assumed its role as the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier in the Pacific region, relieving the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The ship’s arrival at...
HII prepares to begin the simultaneous construction of two new nuclear aircraft carriers for the U.S. Navy
Last week, U.S. shipbuilder HII reported that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division received the new mid-hull section of the USS Enterprise (CVN 80), which belongs to the Gerald R. Ford class. With this development, the company's personnel are preparing to begin assembling two...
The U.S. Army orders Lockheed Martin to increase production of new Patriot PAC-3 anti-aircraft missiles
Recently, the United States Army (US Army) awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to increase the production of new Patriot PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability) anti-aircraft missiles. The goal is to achieve an annual production of 650 missiles, making it one of the most advanced and...
The U.S. Army demonstrates in Finland the new capabilities of its modernized M270 MLRS systems
Since early November, with its conclusion scheduled for tomorrow, the Rovajärvi Training Area in Finland has been the epicenter of Exercise Dynamic Front 25. This multinational activity brings together artillery units and regiments from NATO member countries, offering a key opportunity to enhance cooperation...
