What is LRHW (Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon)? The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as Dark Eagle, is a U.S. Army intermediate-range, boost-glide …
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Understanding MIL-STD-1168: Decoding U.S. Ammunition Identification Codes
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readUnderstanding MIL-STD-1168: Decoding U.S. Ammunition Identification Codes The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) relies on MIL-STD-1168, a critical military standard that governs …
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Alaska’s Long-Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) Achieves First Live ICBM Tracking in Major Homeland Defense Milestone
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readThe United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has reached a critical milestone in homeland defense. On June 23, 2025, the Long-Range Discrimination …
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What Is an Air Defense System? Types, Importance, and List of Major Systems Worldwide
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readWhat Is an Air Defense System? An air defense system is a network of radars, missile interceptors, anti-aircraft guns, and command centers …
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U.S. Army Leverages Upgraded TOW Anti-Tank Missile in Precision Combat Roles
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readThe TOW anti-tank missile remains a central capability in the U.S. Army’s precision strike arsenal. Whether operated from tripods, light vehicles, or …
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U.S. Unleashes 30,000-lb GBU-57 MOP Bunker Busters in Historic Strike on Iran’s Hardened Nuclear Sites
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readOperation ‘Midnight Hammer’: First Combat Use of GBU-57 “Bunker Buster” In an unprecedented move, the United States executed a precision airstrike—codenamed Operation …
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TOW Missile: Five Decades of Anti-Tank Dominance – History, Variants & Performance
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readOverview of the TOW Missile System The BGM-71 TOW (Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided) missile is a U.S. origin anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) …
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Why U.S. Artillery Shells Remain in Short Supply in 2025
by TeamDefenseWatch 4 minutes readThe United States continues to grapple with a persistent shortfall in artillery shell production, especially of 155mm rounds, well into 2025. Despite …
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Soldiers Voice Candid Feedback on Army’s NGSW Rifle: Balancing Lethality Gains with Real-World Concerns
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readSoldier Feedback Brings Both Praise and Pain Points to NGSW Deployment FORT BLISS, Texas – As the U.S. Army continues fielding the …
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Pentagon’s Ammo Crunch: Stockpiles Strained by Global Conflicts Amid Surge in Production
by TeamDefenseWatch 2 minutes readU.S. Ammunition Stockpiles Under Pressure from Global Conflicts The Pentagon is grappling with dwindling ammunition stockpiles as ongoing support to Ukraine and …
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