Tying it together: Army eyes evolving test plan new capabilities bound for Guam
The service anticipates fielding its first Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) in 2024, a C2 system that will be a centerpiece for the air defense effort.
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Missile Defense Agency’s first flight test for Aegis in Guam set for late ’24
MDA Acting Director Rear Adm. Doug Williams said that the agency’s plans include beginning tests of its Next-Generation Interceptor in 2027, “with the anticipation of operational testing of NGI at the end of 2029.”
Agile basing gets real world test in Pacific Northern Edge: replace F-15 engine on small island
“They worked basically until the end of their duty day, got up early the next morning to finish it off, ran the engine and had it ready to go within about 12 hours of the C-130 touching down.”
U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations
American intelligence officials believe the malware could give China the power to disrupt or slow American deployments or resupply operations, including during a Chinese move against Taiwan.
Guam fears becoming ‘target’ over planned $1.5bn US defence system
Proposed air and missile defences raise ire of residents who are also concerned about environmental impactsA planned missile defence system on the island of Guam could turn the US Pacific territory into a “target,” local residents have said, as opposit…
Canadian, French military planes ‘came into contact’ at Guam air base
The Department of National Defence told Global News the incident occurred Friday on the ramp at Anderson Air Force Base “in which the two aircraft came into contact.”
The America That Americans Forget
As tensions with China mount, the U.S. military continues to build up Guam and other Pacific territories — placing the burdens of imperial power on the nation’s most ignored and underrepresented citizens.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Wagner Chief in Exile
Also, American views on China continue to sour.
Chinese ‘Volt Typhoon’ hack underlines shift in Beijing’s targets, skills
“The PRC’s goal is developing capabilities to disrupt critical infrastructure in the event of a future conflict,” NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce told Breaking Defense in a statement.
Weather tracker: Typhoon Mawar narrowly avoids landfall as it hits Guam
Wind and rain bring island to a standstill but eye replacement cycle fortuitously weakens it temporarilyEarlier this week, Typhoon Mawar whipped up a storm in western Micronesia as the category 4 storm came close to landfall on the island of Guam. Star…