Western instruction since Russia’s invasion has focused on basic training or the use of sophisticated weapons systems. Officials say “combined arms” tactics could be a key next step.
Tag: Defense Department
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U.S. Poised to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Officials Say
The officials said a directive could be approved as early as this week to transfer the Patriot, the United States’ most advanced ground-based air defense system.
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House Passes $858 Billion Defense Bill Repealing Vaccine Mandate for Troops
The legislation would rescind the coronavirus vaccine mandate in defiance of the Biden administration’s wishes, and increase the defense budget $45 billion over the president’s request.
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Pentagon Gives Cloud Contracts to Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle
Contracts that could total $9 billion were awarded to Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle. An earlier effort, won by Microsoft, was scrapped after rivals objected.
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Clash Over Vaccine Mandate for Troops Snarls Annual Defense Bill
An $857 billion military policy measure is hung up in a dispute over whether to roll back a mandate that troops receive a coronavirus vaccination.