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  1. KevinB

    Pacific Command Wish list announced

    Not a small sum at all... https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2024/03/19/pacific-forces-wish-list-seeks-11-billion-more-than-defense-proposal/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dfn-dnr
  2. KevinB

    11th ABN Div Arctic Ex in Alaska with some CAF.

    https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/02/26/8000-soldiers-tested-in-large-scale-combat-in-the-arctic/
  3. KevinB

    Turkey “Gen 5” Fighter takes flight.

    Well for 12min at 230kts. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/02/21/turkeys-fifth-generation-fighter-plane-takes-off-for-maiden-flight/
  4. KevinB

    US Army ‘Big’ Vehicle Updates.

    So pretty much ho hum, despite the article title https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/12/27/big-moves-ahead-on-light-tank-bradley-replacement-and-robot-vehicles/ M10 Booker, nothing really new. XM30 OMFV, prototypes late 2024, final downselect FY27, with fielding to allegedly...
  5. KevinB

    US Army divesting 8% of Blackhawk Fleet

    I have the perfect CH-146 SLEP... https://www.defensenews.com/land/2023/12/20/us-army-to-trim-black-hawk-helicopter-fleet/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dfn-dnr
  6. KevinB

    Osprey’s Grounded

    https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/12/07/us-military-grounds-entire-fleet-of-osprey-aircraft/ Gee so glad FLRAA is a tilt rotor…
  7. KevinB

    Over 1.8B in parts going to hell in a hand basket

    See you aren’t the only ones who make odd decisions for storage. https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/10/17/improper-storage-damaging-18-billion-in-army-ground-combat-equipment/
  8. KevinB

    B-21 Raider first real views

    https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/b-21-raider-seen-like-never-before-in-new-images
  9. KevinB

    New British SOF Rifle.

    KAC SR-16 https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/09/newadvancedrifle/ It’s a super bad ass gun. Barrel and bolt life exceeding 70k rounds now.
  10. KevinB

    Abrams Upgrade Cancelled

    Sep V4 not being adopted in numbers Instead new tank is planned the M1E3 (will be A3 when type classified beyond experimental) Sounds a lot like AbramsX US Army scraps Abrams tank upgrade, unveils new modernization plan
  11. KevinB

    Women still not equally supported in USASOC

    Looks like the program support has some issues still. https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/08/21/women-in-army-sof-resorted-to-buying-their-own-armor-study-finds/?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru&SToverlay=2002c2d9-c344-4bbb-8610-e5794efcfa7d
  12. KevinB

    Poland gets 96 AH-64E and lots of toys for them...

    https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/poland-ah-64e-apache-helicopters
  13. KevinB

    OMFV Downselected to 2 Firms.

    Well BAE is out, as I made sad CV90 type noises. GDLS and Rheinmetal USA advanced. https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2023/06/26/heres-who-will-move-forward-in-the-bradley-replacement-competition/ The Army hasn’t fully cemented its requirements, but is seeking a hybrid vehicle...
  14. KevinB

    Lawmakers look to boost Jr Enlisted pay.

    Why can’t I see MP’s in Canada doing this… https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2023/06/16/lawmakers-eyeing-even-more-boosts-to-junior-enlisted-pay/
  15. KevinB

    Next USMC Commandant

    Continuing Gen. Bergers transformation into Force 2030 https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/05/31/bidens-pick-to-lead-the-marine-corps-helped-design-its-new-vision/
  16. KevinB

    Army Grounds Helicopter Fleet.

    https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/04/28/army-grounds-helicopter-fleet-for-force-wide-safety-stand-down/
  17. KevinB

    Top Sailor Fights Back against Woke complaints

    I must say as indifferent as I am to the plight of the LGBT etc people (indifferent is a poor choice or words, as I think everyone deserves to be treated with respect and fairly, but you also won't see me marching in a Pride parade), I was very impressed the way Admiral Gilday fought back for...
  18. KevinB

    DoD: Quick Close the Barn Door, the Horses are out.

    Better late than never...
  19. KevinB

    AJAX fix?

    Until recently lawmakers and others were calling for the program to be canceled, with Ajax becoming the poster child for wider procurement problems suffered by the ministry. Those problems appear to be finally behind the vehicle, which is undergoing reliability growth trials after successfully...
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