


Pentagon trials drone-spotting air traffic suite at US bases worldwide
The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into the airspace.

Space
Air Force review spotlights risks in space agency’s go-fast approach
The report recommends SDA make process and culture changes as it looks to scale from handfuls of demo satellites to hundreds of operational spacecraft.

Indo-French Surface-to-Air Missile Unveiled at Defexpo
India and France are showcasing a static mock-up of a vertical-launch short-range surface-to-air missile for naval applications at Defexpo.

Croatia Probes Fighter Jet Deal With Ukraine Amid Corruption Claims
The Croatian military police have launched a probe into the Defence Ministry’s acquisition of 12 modernized Mikoyan MiG-21 fighter jets from Ukraine.

European Think Tank Ares Launches With Arms Focus
A cross-border think tank, dubbed the Ares group, has been formed, seeking to examine the European arms industry, present policy proposals, and conduct research for government and industry.

Russian Military Orders 10,000 Medals for Troops in Syria
Russia’s defence ministry on Monday opened bidding on a contract to deliver over 10,000 medals to soldiers involved in Moscow’s operation in Syria, suggesting the scope of its involvement there.

Strategic Capabilities Office Looks for Industry Feedback
The Pentagon’s Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) is looking for industry feedback on repurposing existing technologies in order to plug short-term capability gaps.

Congress Headed to Continuing Resolution to Fund Government in Fiscal '17, Lawmaker Says
Congress is likely to enact a continuing resolution to fund the government next fiscal year, according to a senior official.

Northrop, Raytheon Get Contracts for JSTARS Radar Development
The US Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman and Raytheon two sole-source contracts to mature radar designs for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System.

Israeli Air Force: Russian Air Power in Syria Remains Robust
Russian air power in Syria remains substantial, according to the Israeli Air Force, with newly deployed attack helicopters replacing many of the fighter bombers.

Defexpo 2016: India Announces New Weapon Procurement Policy
India announced a new weapons procurement policy March 28 at Defexpo India 2016, the ninth in the series of biennial Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition, at Goa, India.
