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military21 days ago•199 min saved

Army halts Apache training after fatal Fort Hood crash

The U.S. Army temporarily suspended AH-64 Apache training flights after a crash near Fort Hood, Texas killed two soldiers. Investigators from the Army Combat Readiness Center will lead the root-cause probe, and the stand-down will remain in effect until the cause is understood. The two servicemembers were Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre Huey, 34, and Warrant Officer Seth Olmstead, 25, of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood. Apaches are expected to continue flying in the future after upgrades, with service slated through 2050.

via CNN|

#apache-ah-64 #aviation-training #crash-investigation

defense2 years ago•2 min saved

US Army Urged to Address China's Growing Missile Threat to US Territory

House China Select Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher is urging the United States Army to address the increasing missile threat from China towards Guam, a strategically important U.S. territory. Gallagher expressed concerns about Guam's vulnerability to China's extensive arsenal of cruise missiles, which could target U.S. assets in the region. He called for transparency regarding delays in deploying a ground-based missile defense system and inquired about plans to enhance Guam's defense capabilities, including potential collaboration with allies Japan and Australia. Gallagher emphasized the urgency of fortifying Guam's defenses amid escalating tensions in the Pacific.

via IndiaTimes|

#china #defense #guam