Tag: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

U.S. Department of Defense Concludes Virtual Flag: Coalition Exercise Amid Rising Global Tensions

The Asia Live News Service - November 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) concluded its Virtual Flag: Coalition (VFC) 2024 exercise at Kirtland Air Force Base, marking another milestone in enhancing military collaboration between the U.S. and allied forces. Held from October 21 to November 4, the...
US Navy's Phalanx Close In Weapon System on the aircraft carrier USS George Washington

USS George Washington Engages Simulated Hostiles in Pacific PACFIRE, Proves Efficiency of Phalanx CIWS Defense System

Zauqi Farooqi - October 23, 2024
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced today that the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) successfully conducted a pre-aim calibration fire (PACFIRE), testing its missile and close-in weapon systems (CIWS) as it transitions back to forward-deployed service in...