2022 military equipment to remember

With the launch of the Air Force’s hypersonic missile off the coast of California earlier this month, the Navy’s development of water-based drones over the summer, and the recent unveiling of the B-21 Raiders, the he US military has made major technological advancements over the past year.

Here are a few moments to remember:

Army unveils B-21 Raider

The Army unveiled the US Air Force B-21 Raider in Palmdale, California. The B-21 Raider is America’s first new bomber aircraft in more than three decades. In an email to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson confirmed that the Air Force would be upgrading its three-bomber fleet to a two-bomber fleet of modernized B-21s and B-52s. The branch has confirmed that the first modified B-52s are expected to enter testing by the end of 2028.

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Air Force fires hypersonic missile

The Air Force successfully fired a hypersonic air-to-surface missile that reached speeds more than five times the speed of sound in a test off the southern California coast, officials said. responsible. The AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) test was the first launch of a fully operational prototype missile, the Air Force said in a press release.

Navy deploys aquatic drones

The United States has begun work on new types of weapons to help keep pace with China’s military development and continue to deter a possible invasion of Taiwan. The Navy had identified shipborne drones as an affordable yet effective means of delaying this challenge. Its 5th Fleet had previously deployed smaller drones in waters off the Middle East. Four of the largest drones deployed over the summer were scheduled to take part in a multinational naval exercise in the Pacific Ocean.

Air Force launches Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

The US Air Force launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test in California. The operational test was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the base confirmed on Twitter.

Missile launched by the B-52H Stratofortress off the southern California coast, December 9, 2022.
(Lockheed Martin)

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Launch of the Plasan Wilder vehicle

The Wilder is a four-passenger light armored vehicle from Israeli defense contractor Plasan that was designed for use by special forces with innovative features. The four-passenger pickup uses a mid-engine design like a race car and is powered by a 2.8-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine developing 159 hp.

Army fires Javelin anti-tank missiles

The Army tested Javelin anti-tank missiles at an exhibition at Fort Hood, Texas to demonstrate technological advancements in its combat capabilities. During a series of drills and weapons drills, soldiers fired javelins and .50 caliber machine guns from seven-ton robotic vehicles. The demonstration consisted of 12 robotic platforms alongside six control vehicles, the culmination of four years of activity, according to an expo official.

A Javelin missile fired by soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team heads for a target during a live-fire training exercise April 28, 2022 at Fort Carson, Colorado.
((Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images))

The Oshkosh eJLTV is a stealth military machine

You might not hear Oshkosh Defense’s latest military vehicle coming, but it might be hard to miss. The eJLTV uses a diesel hybrid powertrain. The eJLTV is a hybrid-powered version of the defense giant’s massive Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, about 15,000 of which currently serve the US Army and US Marines.

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The army buys a GMC Hummer

Hummer re-enlisted in the US Army. The military branch purchased a GMC Hummer EV pickup for evaluation. The vehicle will be a top-of-the-line Hummer EV Edition 1, which has a list price of $112,595.

Fox News’ Pilar Arias, Peter Aitken, Bradford Betz, Caitlin McFall, Paul Best, Gary Gastelu and The Associated Press contributed to this report.