The Defense Department wants to upgrade radar technology on the Air National Guard’s F-16 fighters in an effort to protect the U.S. against cruise missile threats, Defense One reported Thursday. Marcus Weisgerber
MoreThe House Armed Services Committee’s tactical air and land forces subcommittee plans to include additional F-35B and F/A-18E/F aircraft and upgraded Stryker armored vehicles in the defense authorization bill for fiscal 2016, Breaking Defense reported Wednesday. Sydney
MoreAir Force Lt. Gen. David Goldfein, current director of the Joint Staff at the Pentagon, has been nominated to succeed the retiring Gen. Larry Spencer as vice chief of staff for the service
MoreThe U.S. Cyber Command recently concluded the Cyber Guard 14-1 exercise in partnership with government, academia and industry to demonstrate operational coordination and information sharing between agencies in performing measures against domestic cyber incidents. According
MoreThe U.S. Army is planning to swap its Black Hawk helicopters for National Guard-operated Apaches in a move to help state governments respond to emergencies, Defense News reported Saturday. Marcus Weisgerber writes defense budget
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The U.S. military, led by the Joint Staff, is conducting the latest Bold Quest joint exercises with allied nations, including the testing of battlefield communications systems for resource and information sharing, Defense Systems
MoreThe U.S. Army Europe and National Guard intend to maintain a collective relationship with European allies and continue participating in multinational exercises to prepare for any contingencies, Air Force Times reported Friday.
MoreGen. Raymond Odierno, chief of staff of the U.S. Army, has said more than 450,000 active-duty members are required for the Army to perform its duty in global conflicts, DoD Buzz
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The U.S. Army is considering forming fresh cyber protection teams within the National Guard to work with the U.S. Cyber Command in defending the U.S. against threats, Breaking Defense reported Wednesday. Sydney
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The National Guard celebrated its 377th anniversary with an event held on Dec. 11 at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington. Sabre Systems Inc. was a sponsor of the celebration attended
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