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The US Army is facing mounting criticism after allegations surfaced that doctors are being pressured to misdiagnose soldiers returning from battle with anxiety disorder rather than post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This practice, aimed at reducing disability payment costs, has been corroborated by a series of conversations between a sergeant
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The U.S. Army has awarded one of three $12 million contracts to General Dynamics C4 Systems to design a new information-systems ensemble for soldiers during combat operations. The Ground Soldier Ensemble will feature built-in equipment allowing team leaders to access critical information about their surroundings and teammates, enabling more
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For generations, British tanks have played crucial roles in historic battles, including the Somme, Cambrai, and El Alamein. The Centurion, Churchill, Cromwell, and Crusader tanks have fought alongside British soldiers, earning legendary status. However, in a surprising move, Britain is set to stop building its own tanks. BAe Systems, the
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A British army intelligence officer testified in high court yesterday that he destroyed laptop computers containing official documents, including photographs of dead Iraqi civilians, by throwing them over the side of cross-Channel ferries. Captain James Rands, head of the regiment's intelligence cell, described the act as a "
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BAE Systems has secured two substantial orders from the U.S. Army and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for the production of Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) systems. The MOLLE system is a highly adaptable platform that enables soldiers to carry essential equipment and supplies, and its adjustable design allows
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General Sir Richard Dannatt, the head of the Army, has revealed that elements of 12 Mechanised Brigade have been "earmarked for Afghanistan" as the US-led mission gears up for a significant reinforcement. This comes as President Obama is set to announce an extra 17,000 US troops and
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The Center for Energy Workforce Development and the US Army Reserve have entered into a partnership to help reservists and returning servicemen and women pursue careers in the energy industry. This collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, aims to address the impending workforce shortage in the utility industry. With
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As 4,000 British troops prepare to leave Basra city later this year, a top-ranking British officer has warned that corruption and crime are expected to increase significantly in the region. The Contingency Operating Base at Basra International Airport will be handed over to the US Army, who will oversee
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University of North Florida has started offering an Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program, allowing students to earn college credit and potentially join the Army at a higher rank. The program, nicknamed The Fighting Osprey Company, has seven students in its first class, with instructor Sgt. 1st Class
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) faces a significant shortage of troops, with 6,700 positions left unfilled. Amidst this crisis, Lieutenant Colonel Ernesto Torres suggested that the AFP should welcome gay applicants to fill the slots. However, other military officials expressed reservations about the idea. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary
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The US Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) program has successfully completed evaluations and tests of its initial phases, demonstrating significant progress towards linking the service to a common battlefield network. The Integrated Mission Test-1 (IMT-1) validated early prototypes of FCS battle command system software, allowing soldiers to evaluate
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government has faced intense scrutiny after a violent uprising by border guards left dozens dead or missing in Bangladesh. The incident has raised questions about the stability of Hasina's 2-month-old government in the impoverished South Asian country, which has a history of
