0937 – Flight 77 crashes into the western side of the Pentagon.
US Navy image of the damage to the Pentagon where 125 perished in an airline attack against the building.
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MSNBC-National Geographic still screenshot; 9/11 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City.
0846 – Flight 11 crashed into the north face of the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
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0850-0854 – Flight 77 is hijacked.
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0814 – United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767 carrying 56 passengers and nine crew members, departed from Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles International Airport, with five hijackers onboard.
0820 – American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757 carrying 58 passengers and six crew members, departed from Washington Dulles International Airport in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, Virginia, bound for Los Angeles International Airport, with five hijackers aboard.
0842 – United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757 carrying 37 passengers and seven crew members departed from Newark International Airport, bound for San Francisco International Airport, with four hijackers aboard.
0842-0846 – Flight 175 is hijacked.
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0735 – terrorists Atta and al-Omari board American Airlines Flight 11, along with the rest of the Flight 11 hijackers.
0759 – American Airlines Flight 11 departs towards Los Angeles International Airport.
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0600 – terrorists Mohammed Atta and Abdulaziz al-Omari traveled to Logan International Airport from Portland International Jetport in Portland, Maine.
0652 – fellow terrorist Marwan al-Shehhi called Atta at Logan to confirm the plans of the attack.
Tobyhanna Army Depot’s First Drone Shipment Takes Flight
September 11th, 2025
TOBYHANNA, Pa. — Tobyhanna Army Depot is playing a pivotal role in the Department of Defense’s quest for battlefield superiority.
The organization successfully completed its first delivery of first-person view small uncrewed aircraft systems, commonly referred to as sUAS, on Aug. 28, marking a significant milestone in advancing its mission to enhance readiness for America’s warfighters.
The Army and DOD’s transformation initiatives seek to facilitate a leaner and more agile Army through development of modernized UAS/sUAS capabilities, as highlighted in the memo titled “Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance.” In it, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth described drones as “the biggest battlefield innovation in a generation.”
Led by the Army Materiel Command, this collaborative effort leverages the unique capabilities of multiple Army organizations, including the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command. Rock Island Arsenal’s Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center provides 3D-printed airframes, while Tobyhanna Army Depot provides essential logistics and electronics expertise to complete the integration of sUAS systems.
Those leading the initiative describe it as a thrilling and transformative period for Team Tobyhanna.
“We are excited to seize the opportunity to integrate and ship cutting-edge drones to units across the United States. This effort stands to transform the landscape and future of the organic industrial base, positioning Tobyhanna at the forefront of innovation and readiness for our nation’s defense,” said Steven Wiltz, a logistics management specialist supporting the emerging mission.
Depot Commander Col. Benjamin L. Kilgore agreed, noting the importance of the accomplishment.
“This new mission is an opportunity for Tobyhanna Army Depot to support the Army’s readiness needs of today, evolve our capabilities, and align with the future of the force,” he said.
Tobyhanna has a robust history of support for DOD UAS systems. The organization has supported the MQ-9 Reaper since the 2010s through public-private partnerships with L3 Harris and General Atomics. The experience gained supporting those workloads have created a strong foundation for this new effort, according to sUAS Project Manager Christopher Volch.
“TYAD’s longstanding support for UAS has underscored our critical role in modern warfare. From TYAD’s sustainment efforts for the United States Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper, the depot has learned just how essential and in demand these systems are to the battlefield. The same holds true for sUAS, as seen in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, these systems are the eyes and ears at the tactical edge. That’s why TYAD has committed substantial resources to the sUAS project, with progress reflected in both its defined objectives and completed milestones,” said Volch.
Kilgore emphasized that the initial delivery is just the first step in Tobyhanna’s sUAS journey.
“In the coming years, we will establish a robust capability to produce sUAS motors and circuit card assemblies to support emerging warfighter needs for the multi-domain battlefield.”
Tobyhanna Army Depot is designated as the Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, electronics, avionics and missile guidance and control. TYAD provides cradle-to-grave lifecycle support through depot-level repair, systems integration, software and cyber engineering, and field support. A key enabler of operational readiness for Joint and Allied Forces globally, TYAD leverages new and emerging technologies to further expand the Department of Defense’s organic capabilities for microelectronics, secure communications infrastructure, unmanned aerial systems, Joint All-Domain Command and Control, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), and the Army’s Next Generation Combat Systems. TYAD’s ability to rapidly surge production, deploy field support teams, and scale for contingency or theater-level operations makes it a vital contributor to strategic readiness and operational reach.
By Danielle E. Weinschenk, Public Affairs Officer, with additional reporting by Nicolo Manzo.
D&M Holding Company to Highlight Propellant Manufacturing Capabilities at TADTE in Taiwan
September 10th, 2025
Tampa, FL. (September 10, 2025) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering complete solutions for ammunition, primer, and propellant manufacturing facilities, is pleased to announce its attendance at TADTE (Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition) in Taiwan, September 18-20, 2025. This biennial event gathers leading domestic and international enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions to showcase the latest R&D achievements and comprehensive solutions. To learn more about D&M’s propellant manufacturing capabilities and other turnkey offerings, visit Stand J0921 in the USA Partnership Pavilion to meet with the D&M team.
D&M and the Ukrainian Defense Industry Joint Stock Company (JSC) recently announced a partnership to produce specialty chemicals in the United States to address the critical shortage of propellant used in the production of ammunition for the Ukrainian defense forces. Prior to this project, D&M built a multi-million-dollar ammunition facility in Ukraine for the Ukraine Defense Industry and has several other projects in the works there, including a primer facility.
“The need for reliable supplies of powder and ammunition is soaring globally as a matter of national security for nations throughout the world,” said Dan Powers, President and CEO, D&M Holding Company. “At D&M, we are working nonstop to support the US, NATO countries, and other friendly foreign governments. We are the only company in the industry that offers solutions for all ammunition components including ammunition factories, primer factories, and propellant factories, and this is one of many advantages we bring to the table.”
In addition to building its own gunpowder plant at its White River Energetics campus in Arkansas, D&M will build turnkey propellant factories for clients to manufacture single base and double base powder for everything from small-caliber ammunition to artillery.
D&M’s goal is to continually innovate, helping clients operate more efficiently and grow.
Companies and countries that have never been in the propellant, ammunition, or primer business before can rely on D&M’s team to handle all aspects of the project from site planning and floor planning to equipment manufacture and installation, in addition to the transfer of knowledge. D&M offers intensive training to its clients and 24/7 support.
“If we can’t fix a problem over the phone, we are on a plane to travel to our customers to assist,” said James Jones, Executive Vice President, D&M Holding Company, Inc. “And as we innovate, we offer our clients affordable upgrades down the road without them having to buy new machines. This is an important aspect of supporting their growth.”
D&M has built ammunition factories and delivered equipment in the United States, South America, and Ukraine with more in the works globally, including plans to build plants in Canada to produce nitrocellulose and propellant. D&M is also currently building a single base powder plant for a Southeastern European country with other projects in process.
D&M and its White River Energetics business support domestic and international clients in the defense and sporting markets. For more information, visit D&M Holding Company and White River Energetics. To schedule a meeting during the show, email sales@dmholding.com.
