Damen Completes Combat Systems Installation, Trials on Indonesian Guided Missile Frigate Damen Shipyards Group and its partner PT PAL have completed the installation of combat systems to the first of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence’s series of SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided missile frigates, the KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata. The combat systems installation project’s successful conclusion was marked by a small handover ceremony on the... READ ARTICLE Top Military Shots DEC 5, 2019 | Photo Gallery Here are our picks for this week’s favorite military images. These pictures represent some of the best photojournalism from U.S. servicemen and women who are stationed around the world. READ ARTICLE POPULAR VA Research: Cardiovascular Care Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among American men and women, killing about 610,000 people every year. In the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, it’s the leading cause of hospitalization, and it’s of particular concern to the veteran population because of its association with a number of other diseases... READ ARTICLE U.S. Air Force Extends JSTARS Maintenance and Training Contract for Another 10 Years After nearly two decades of providing sustainment support, Collins Aerospace Systems has received a 10-year extension from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to provide services critical to maintaining the training system for the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft. The system includes full flight simulators and navigator training terminals located at... READ ARTICLE POPULAR Navy Awards Block V Virginia-class Submarine Contract The Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a nine-ship -- eight with Virginia Payload Module (VPM) -- Block V contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) Dec. 2. The contract includes an option for one additional submarine with VPM. The Block V contract is a $22.2-billion fixed-price incentive fee, multi-year procurement contract for fiscal years... READ ARTICLE U.S. Forces Reset in Syria, ISIS Struggles to Re-Form U.S. forces are reset and repostured in Eastern Syria and have restarted operations with the Syrian Democratic Forces aimed at defeating ISIS, Army Lt. Gen. Robert White, the commander of Combined Joint Operation Inherent Resolve, said last week in Baghdad. At an impromptu news conference outside his headquarters, the general said everything is going well. U.S.... READ ARTICLE POPULAR

Special Operations

Two Legacies Forever United

U-28A Draco Crew Receives 2018 Mackay Trophy

The Evolution of the M134D Minigun

New Strategy Rolled Out for U.S. Army Special Operations Command

Operation Eager Anvil: Pave Low Leaders

Naval Forces

Damen Completes Combat Systems Installation, Trials on Indonesian Guided Missile Frigate

Navy Awards Block V Virginia-class Submarine Contract

Royal Navy Submariners to Face Toughest of Tests

Navy Accepts Delivery of Third Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) Ship

U.S. Navy Unveils Seal of Future USS John Kennedy Aircraft Carrier

Aerospace

U.S. Air Force Extends JSTARS Maintenance and Training Contract for Another 10 Years

AFRL Sponsors Service Academy and University Design Challenge

Boeing Starliner Placed Atop United Launch Alliance Rocket for First Flight

Paramount Group Powers Draken’s First Mirage F1 Flight

Draken International to Provide USAF with Realistic Advanced Combat Training

Land Forces

U.S. Forces Reset in Syria, ISIS Struggles to Re-Form

Raytheon Unveils New Dismounted Soldier Training Simulator

Innovative Hearing Protection May Protect Military Working Dogs

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Military Working Dog Teams Preparing for Certification

British Army Selects BOXER Armored Vehicle

Defense Wide

Lockheed Martin’s Latest Generation Radar Technology to Help Japan Defend Against Ballistic Missile Threats

Improvements to Optical Sights Bring Better Eyes to the Front Lines

Top Military Shots Nov 15, 2019 | Photo Gallery

The Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes

Just Released: Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine 2019 Fall Edition

Military Engineering

Flowserve CVP Concrete Volute Pumps Provide a New Level of Flood Protection (SPONSORED)

Proven Carbon and Resin Solutions for PFAS Removal (SPONSORED)

USACE Continues to Progress on Deep Creek Bridge Replacement

Overhauling Oroville: The Amazing Push to Repair the Tallest Dam in the United States (SPONSORED)

L.B. Foster Plays Integral Role in Supporting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SPONSORED)

Defense R&D

AFRL Sponsors Service Academy and University Design Challenge

Innovative Hearing Protection May Protect Military Working Dogs

Keeping World’s Largest Wind Tunnels Running at Their Peak

Air Force Researchers Test Plasma Reactor to Destroy Contaminants in Groundwater

Army Researchers Test Human-like Robots

Homeland Security

America’s Last Remaining Heavy Icebreaker Heads for Antarctic

Military Disaster Response

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton in the Indo-Pacific — Traversing the New Center of Gravity

U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Back Home Following 3-month Arctic Deployment

Coast Guard Cutter Conducts Sanctions Patrol Against North Korea

VA & Military Medicine

VA Research: Cardiovascular Care

Veterans’ Dental Care in Congressional Spotlight

Veterans Affairs Research: Diabetes Care

Army Wellness Centers Aim to Reduce Musculoskeletal Injury Risk

Veterans Health Administration: Transforming Pain Care for Veterans