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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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Commentary
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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Should the Pentagon invest in microreactors?
Microreactors are cost-effective if they have a large power capacity, are consistently used for the entire life span and if multiple units are implemented.
Pentagon lacks big picture for fighter jet procurement, watchdog says
The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.
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