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16 April

A US soldier at the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

US Military Rolls Out Concussion Card to Standardize Response, Care Access

The US military has introduced a digital reference tool to improve how service members identify and respond to concussive injuries.

16 April

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Rojoef Manuel

DARPA’s $2M Bet: Teach AI Agents to Talk Smarter and Discover New Science

DARPA is going all-in on AI agents that don’t just trade answers, but could help unlock the next wave of scientific breakthroughs.

16 April

A Chilean air force KC-135E Stratotanker and U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fly in Chilean airspace.

Giulia Bernacchi

Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker Refuels US F-35s for First Time

The US Air Force and the Chilean Air Force have conducted an air-to-air refueling involving a Chilean KC-135 and two US F-35A aircraft.

16 April

Giulia Bernacchi

Embraer Upgrades SABER M60 Radar Systems for Brazilian Army

Embraer has completed the upgrade of two SABER M60 radar systems operated by the Brazilian Army to the 2.0 configuration.

16 April

Jodesz Gavilan

US Expands Air-to-Air Missile Program With Raytheon in $234.8M Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Raytheon a $234.8-million contract to move its extended-range air-to-air missile program closer to full-rate production.

16 April

Christine Casimiro

Boeing Lands $324M US Army Deal for Six More CH-47F Block II Chinook Choppers

The US Army has awarded Boeing a $324-million contract for six additional CH-47F Chinook helicopters in the Block II configuration, bringing the total ordered to 24.

16 April

Christine Casimiro

US Army Names Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft ‘Cheyenne II’

The US Army has formally named its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft the “Cheyenne II,” following its technical designation of MV-75 in May 2025.

16 April

Christine Casimiro

Fincantieri Secures $30M Deal for First Four US Navy Medium Landing Ships

The US Navy has awarded the US subsidiary of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri a $30-million contract to formally kick off the first phase of the Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program.

16 April

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the US military and the Japanese Self-Defense Force

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says 3 Killed in Fifth Drug Boat Strike in a Week

US military officials said Wednesday three people were killed in a strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fifth such deadly attack in as many days.

15 April