Awad Mustafa
Awad Mustafa was a Middle East and Africa correspondent for Defense News.
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Jordan asks US to deploy Patriot air defense systems
Jordan's military has also responded to allegations that U.S. aircraft were using local air bases to supply Israel with equipment and ammunition.
Red Cat Expands Its Drone Portfolio With New Aerial and Maritime Systems
Red Cat highlights new aerial and maritime unmanned systems, upgraded drone capabilities and efforts to scale production for the U.S. military.
Different suppressors for training, combat? Sig Sauer offers new way to reduce toxic fumes
The company is exploring offering different suppressors that maximize blowback reduction during training and signature masking in combat.
Blue Steel™: Next-generation PH stainless steel
Carpenter Technology R&D has continued the strong legacy of meeting the Defense industry’s evolving and challenging requirements.
With the cold breed: For soldiers of the 11th Airborne Division, ‘winter is always coming’
Survival in Alaska’s vast wilderness presents its own difficulties. Training soldiers to fight in these environs is an undertaking even more daunting.
Inside MSI's Next Generation of Counter-Drone Defense
MSI discusses its EAGLS air defense platform, development of EAGLS X and new approaches to modular, cost-effective counter-drone capabilities.
US Army aspires to create Indo-Pacific manufacturing hub in Korea
As the Army builds out its logistics capability in Korea, it’s investing in manufacturing to supply local forces — and troops across the Pacific region.
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Army Leaders Discuss the Push for Faster, More Connected Battlefield Operations
U.S. Army leaders discuss modernizing battle management, connecting battlefield systems and accelerating decision-making through technology and integration.
Booz Allen on Using AI to Accelerate Battlefield Decisions
Booz Allen discusses how AI, open architectures and integrated systems can reduce complexity and accelerate decision-making on the battlefield.
