Tag: army
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U.S. Department of War Identifies Soldier Believed Killed in Jordan Attack
Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, has been identified as the soldier believed killed in a July 17 enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan. The incident remains under investigation.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryMiddle EastEurope Angel S. RampersadJordanMuwaffaq Salti Air BaseU.S. Department of WarArmyCasualtyEnemy Attack
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Media Monitor: Pentagon Pauses CMMC Mandates, Army Ammo Shortages, Air Force Targets Anthropic
Breaking Defense reports the Pentagon has suspended CMMC Phase II mandates due to burden, while the Army faces 155mm ammo shortages. The Air Force is also pushing contractors to remove Anthropic by Sept. 1.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaFederal GovernmentMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegal PentagonCMMCCybersecurityDefense Industrial BaseDronesArmyAnthropicBreaking Defense - Pentagon
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Media Monitor: Poland Acquires UAVs, Army Launches Interceptor Program
Breaking Defense Daily reports Poland's acquisition of V-Bat UAVs, the Army's new low-cost interceptor program, and Air Force T-7 sustainment issues. It also covers L3Harris's Air Force One modification and updates on European troop posture and cyber operations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceEuropeAsia PolandUnmanned Aerial VehiclesArmyAir ForceCyber OperationsWeapons SalesBreaking Defense Daily
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Defense Policy, Quantum Tech, and Army Contracts
Breaking Defense reports on a Senate committee advancing contractor cyber operations, new executive orders for Pentagon quantum sensor projects, and the Army selecting Anduril for a C2 data layer.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceLegal Senate Armed Services CommitteeCyber OperationsQuantum TechnologyPentagonAndurilArmyChinaBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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U.S. Department of War Announces Key General Officer Nominations
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced presidential nominations for several general officer appointments across the Air Force and Army, impacting key commands and agencies, including Pacific Air Forces and U.S. European Command.
Politics and GovernmentWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMilitaryAsiaEurope Military AppointmentsU.S. Department of WarGeneral OfficersAir ForceArmyPete HegsethDefense Logistics Agency
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Secretary Hegseth Announces Extensive General Officer Nominations
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced 35 presidential nominations for brigadier general, including 34 Air Force colonels and one Army colonel, reflecting a broad range of military leadership roles.
Politics and GovernmentConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryGeneral Politics U.S. Department of WarPete HegsethGeneral Officer NominationsBrigadier GeneralAir ForceArmyMilitary Appointments
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Media Monitor: Special Forces join Army C2 experiments; L3Harris develops counter-drone tech
Breaking Defense reports the 10th Special Forces Group is participating in Army C2 prototype experiments. The outlet also covers L3Harris's new Wraith Shield software, which turns handheld radios into counter-drone jammers.
BusinessScience & TechnologyConflictMilitaryComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence Special ForcesArmyCommand and Control (C2)L3HarrisCounter-drone technologyElectronic WarfareMilitary OperationsBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence