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Russia warns US against Syria military action 27 Aug 2013 | 09:51 am
Military action against the Syrian regime would be a “tragic mistake”, Russia said Sunday, warning the West not to preempt the results of a UN probe into alleged deadly chemical attacks....
Training system brings fight to F-16 pilots 27 Aug 2013 | 09:31 am
Groundbreaking advancements to F-16 Fighting Falcon warfare training here arrived during the week of Aug. 12 through 16 in the form of a Joint Deployable Electronic Warfare Range, or JDEWR. The JDEWR....
Long-Range Radar Program Heading to Next Phase 27 Aug 2013 | 08:59 am
A program office here working to provide warfighters with a new ground-based, long-range radar system is ready to move forward after the completion of recent prototype demonstrations. The Theater...
Mental Health Problems Surge in the Military: CRS 27 Aug 2013 | 07:32 am
Mental health problems in the military are on the rise and pose a growing challenge to active duty forces, the Congressional Research Service said in a major new report on the subject. “Between 2001.....
China Stresses Goal of Stronger Military 27 Aug 2013 | 07:11 am
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China on Sunday called for better implementation of the country’s ambition for a strong military, according to a circular from the PLA’s...
Supersonic P-800 Yakhont Cruise Missile Launch 27 Aug 2013 | 02:21 am
Russian Navy testing P-800 Oniks Yakhont Anti-ship Cruise Missile. Amazing footage showing lateral thrusters at work.
Russia warns US not to repeat in Syria past mistakes in region 26 Aug 2013 | 06:46 am
Russia warned the United States on Sunday against repeating past mistakes, saying that any unilateral military action in Syria would undermine efforts for peace and have a devastating impact on the...
Picatinny to remove tons of toxins from lethal rounds 26 Aug 2013 | 06:32 am
An enemy convoy transporting a supply of fuel rumbles across the desert floor, an ideal target for armor-piercing incendiary projectiles. These projectiles are most useful for “after-armor...
Colombian Army Acquires Additional Commando APCs 26 Aug 2013 | 06:20 am
Textron Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS) announced today a $31.6 million contract award from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to provide 28 Commando Advanced Armored...
Boeing Delivers Indian Air Force’s 3rd C-17 Globemaster III 26 Aug 2013 | 06:11 am
The third Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifter for the Indian Air Force (IAF) departed for India Aug. 20 from the company’s Long Beach facility. It joins the first and second India C-17 airlifters,.....
