Us defence news
Here are some recent US defense news stories:
Top Stories
- Pentagon to Send 3,000 Troops to Middle East: The US Department of Defense announced that it will deploy 3,000 additional troops to the Middle East to counter the threat from Iran. (Source: CNN)
- US and China Sign Trade Deal: The US and China signed a phase one trade deal, which includes provisions related to defense and security. (Source: The New York Times)
- US to Withdraw Troops from Syria: The US will withdraw its troops from northeastern Syria, allowing Turkey to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces. (Source: The Washington Post)
Aircraft and Aviation
- F-35 Fighter Jet Program Faces Delays: The F-35 fighter jet program is facing delays and cost overruns, with the Pentagon estimating that the program will cost $1.7 trillion over its lifetime. (Source: Bloomberg)
- US Navy to Retire F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Jet: The US Navy has announced that it will retire its F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet, with plans to replace it with the F-35C Lightning II. (Source: Military.com)
- Boeing to Deliver First F-15EX Fighter Jet to US Air Force: Boeing has delivered the first F-15EX fighter jet to the US Air Force, with plans to deliver a total of 144 jets. (Source: Defense News)
Ships and Submarines
- US Navy to Commission New Aircraft Carrier: The US Navy will commission its newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, later this year. (Source: Navy Times)
- US to Build New Submarine Base in Guam: The US will build a new submarine base in Guam, which will be used to support the US Navy's presence in the Asia-Pacific region. (Source: Stars and Stripes)
- US Navy to Retire USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier: The US Navy has announced that it will retire the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, which has been in service since 1975. (Source: Military.com)
Land and Ground Forces
- US Army to Deploy Additional Troops to Europe: The US Army will deploy an additional 1,000 troops to Europe to support NATO's defense efforts. (Source: The Hill)
- US to Build New Military Base in Poland: The US will build a new military base in Poland, which will be used to support the US Army's presence in the region. (Source: Defense News)
- US Marine Corps to Deploy Additional Troops to Africa: The US Marine Corps will deploy an additional 500 troops to Africa to support counterterrorism efforts. (Source: Military.com)
Cybersecurity and Space
- US to Launch New Cybersecurity Agency: The US will launch a new cybersecurity agency, which will be responsible for protecting the country's critical infrastructure from cyber threats. (Source: The Hill)
- US to Develop New Space-Based Missile Defense System: The US will develop a new space-based missile defense system, which will be used to protect the country from ballistic missile threats. (Source: Defense News)
- US to Launch New Satellite to Support Military Communications: The US will launch a new satellite to support military communications, which will be used to connect troops in the field. (Source: Military.com)