Us defense news
Here are some recent and notable US defense news stories:
1. Pentagon Awards $10 Billion Cloud Computing Contract to Microsoft: The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a $10 billion cloud computing contract to Microsoft, beating out Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other bidders. The contract, known as the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) cloud, will provide cloud services to the DoD. (Source: Defense News)
2. US and South Korea Conduct Largest-Ever Joint Military Exercise: The US and South Korea have conducted their largest-ever joint military exercise, known as Exercise Freedom Shield, which involved over 300,000 troops and 500 aircraft. The exercise was designed to deter North Korean aggression and demonstrate the alliance's military capabilities. (Source: Stars and Stripes)
3. Pentagon to Increase Funding for Space Force: The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced plans to increase funding for the Space Force, the new branch of the military dedicated to space operations. The DoD has requested $15.4 billion for the Space Force in its 2022 budget, up from $13.6 billion in 2021. (Source: SpaceNews)
4. US and NATO Launch Largest-Ever Military Exercise in Europe: The US and NATO have launched the largest-ever military exercise in Europe, known as Defender-Europe 2022. The exercise involves over 30,000 troops from 26 countries and is designed to demonstrate the alliance's military capabilities and deter Russian aggression. (Source: Military Times)
5. Pentagon to Develop New Nuclear-Capable Cruise Missile: The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced plans to develop a new nuclear-capable cruise missile, known as the Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) weapon. The missile is designed to replace the aging Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) and will be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. (Source: Defense News)
6. US and Japan Conduct Joint Military Exercise in the Pacific: The US and Japan have conducted a joint military exercise in the Pacific, known as Exercise Keen Sword. The exercise involved over 10,000 troops and was designed to demonstrate the alliance's military capabilities and deter North Korean aggression. (Source: Stars and Stripes)
7. Pentagon to Increase Funding for Cybersecurity: The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced plans to increase funding for cybersecurity, with a focus on protecting the military's networks and systems from cyber threats. The DoD has requested $2.2 billion for cybersecurity in its 2022 budget, up from $1.8 billion in 2021. (Source: CyberScoop)
8. US and Australia Conduct Joint Military Exercise in the Pacific: The US and Australia have conducted a joint military exercise in the Pacific, known as Exercise Talisman Sabre. The exercise involved over 17,000 troops and was designed to demonstrate the alliance's military capabilities and deter Chinese aggression. (Source: The Australian)
9. Pentagon to Develop New Advanced Hypersonic Weapon: The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced plans to develop a new advanced hypersonic weapon, known as the Hypersonic Glide Body (HGB). The weapon is designed to travel at speeds of over Mach 5 and will be capable of penetrating enemy air defenses. (Source: Defense News)
10. US and NATO Launch Largest-Ever Cybersecurity Exercise: The US and NATO have launched the largest-ever cybersecurity exercise, known as Cyber Coalition 2022. The exercise involves over 1,000 participants from 30 countries and is designed to test the alliance's cybersecurity capabilities and respond to cyber threats. (Source: NATO)
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