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US Army approves Sentinel A4 air defense radar for low-rate production
The US Army's Sentinel A4 radar that can track challenging threat targets like cruise missiles is moving into low-rate initial production.
By Jen Judson
Trio of exercises had soldiers and airmen island-hopping in the Pacific this summer
Soldiers and airmen conducted large-scale logistics, maneuver, air defense and parachute training during Exercise Forager 21 and Pacific Iron 21 on Guam and Oceania islands in July.
By Todd South
Afghan allies need immediate evacuation to avoid danger, lawmakers warn
The bipartisan group wants the immediate evacuation of thousands of translators and aides from the country to ensure their safety.
Lawmakers champion China deterrence fund, but not Biden’s version
Fifteen House lawmakers are calling on appropriators to fully fund a $4.7 billion request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative amid criticism President Joe Biden’s new defense budget submission has missed the mark.
By Joe Gould
Guam can pursue $160M lawsuit over cleaning up Navy-built dump, Supreme Court says
The lawsuit says the Navy built the dump during the 1940s and then deposited toxic military waste there before turning over control to Guam in 1950.
Guard officials say troops’ march on Republican congresswoman’s office wasn’t a political statement
Officials say the display by a large group of uniformed troops was not meant as a partisan attack, but instead an informational visit.
Guam, missiles and missile defense top INDOPACOM commander’s funding priorities
Funding would add sensors, fires and modernized military exercises.
By Todd South
‘Guam is a target today.’ Pacific chief pitches Aegis Ashore to Congress
Guam would be key to responding to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.
By Joe Gould
Davidson defends $27B price tag for Pacific fund
Reinforcing Guam will free up needed assets elsewhere, Adm. Philip Davidson argued Thursday.
By Aaron Mehta
Eyeing China, Indo-Pacific Command seeks $27 billion deterrence fund
U.S. military officials have outlined a new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China, including new weapons, new construction and closer military-to-military collaboration with America’s allies in the region.
By Joe Gould