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Secrecy hinders info-sharing with allies, says Space Command deputy
The Pentagon’s tendency to overclassify space programs is making it harder for agencies to collaborate with international partners, a general warns.
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Industry
US defense industry unprepared for a China fight, says report
"War between major powers is likely to be a protracted, industrial-style conflict that needs a robust defense industry."
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Are there flaws in the US Navy’s distributed maritime operations?
Is the concept viable in an era of precision weapons and nearly ubiquitous surveillance?
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Ingalls has solid workload, but needs clarity on future contracts
The Mississippi yard won't have a "lull" in work for several years, but it wants to shore up its future workload now to assure employees and suppliers.
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Turkey F-16 sale in congressional limbo amid Lockheed backlog
Congress hasn't approved an F-16 sale to Turkey. Even if it does, Ankara will likely have to contend with a lengthy production queue for the in-demand jet.
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Administrator funneled Army aviation tech data to Beijing University
The administrator faces a 20-year prison sentence and $1 million fine.
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More can be done to ban US government use of Chinese drones
The U.S. national security community must eschew companies and supply chains controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.
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How Biden’s microchip ban is curbing China’s AI weapons efforts
U.S. semiconductor export controls on China have erected huge hurdles in Beijing's efforts to use artificial intelligence for military purposes.
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Colombian Air Force to buy more T-6C training aircraft
The negotiations are part of an effort to acquire up to 24 trainers.
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The B-21 stealth bomber’s first mission: evading Pentagon red tape
After a dramatic unveiling of Raider, former Air Force leaders are holding a muted celebration, having proved their acquisition strategy worked.
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Canada strikes deal to buy F-35s from Lockheed, as CF-18s retire
Canada's first F-35s are expected to arrive in 2026, and its CF-18 fleet is scheduled to retire by 2032.
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Colombia picks Elbit’s Atmos howitzer over Nexter’s Caesar
The decision came as a surprise for some observers who expected the contract to go to the Colombian Army’s preferred choice, the six-wheel drive Caesar.
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Shipbuilders near and far line up for Latin American naval upgrades
As governments pick foreign ship designs for modernizing their naval fleets, local industries hope to grow from the deals.
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Colombia buys Israeli-made Barak MX air defense system
The acquisition and deployment of an advanced air defense system is part of the Colombian military’s modernization efforts.
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Biden weighs sending Bradley combat vehicles to Ukraine
Bradleys are still used by the U.S. Army, although the military has been looking for a replacement for years.
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Year in review: Top stories from 2022
SpaceX foils a Russian attack, the U.S. Army awards a massive helicopter contract, the Pentagon suspends F-35 deliveries and more!
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US to sell Taiwan anti-tank mine-laying Volcano system
This is the type of weapon some experts believe Taiwan needs more of to dissuade or repel a potential Chinese invasion.
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