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Amid hiring boom, defense firms say labor shortage is dragging them down

Labor shortfalls rooted in the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a millstone around the neck of the defense industry, forcing firms to juggle staff, hold job fairs and find workarounds to keep operations running as smoothly as possible.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

8 months ago

UN says night vision devices are being supplied to the Taliban in increasing numbers

“Equipment is normally rail mounted onto rifles and becomes most effective in combination with the Taliban’s use of Dragunov 7.62 x 54 mm sniper rifles, which allow effective targeting at up to or even above 800 meters."-UN report

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

‘Continue the attack’: Top Marine delivers his final annual message to the Corps

The commandant wants every Marine to read his 2019 message to the force.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

NEW IN 2019: Corps to take delivery of new amphibious combat vehicle

Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division aboard Camp Pendleton, California, are expected to receive the first ACV 1.1 vehicles.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

In sprint to modernize, the Corps gobbles up storied amphibious assault unit

Combat Assault Battalion officially deactivated on Oct. 12.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Not just for aircraft anymore: This laser guided rocket kit can be mounted for ground defense

The Fletcher laser guided rocket launcher has a range of roughly five kilometers.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago