Space Force wargame could inform framework for allied info sharing
The two-week wargame is focused on understanding what capabilities and operational concepts the Space Force might need 10 years into the future.
Space
New ‘Vulcan’ rocket to fly first military mission next week
Pending range approval, the mission is slated to lift off Aug. 12 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Slovak Prime Minister Names New Defense Minister
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico appointed Lt. Gen. Peter Gajdos to serve as the country’s new defense minister.
Amid Lack of Congressional Support, Army Hopes for 2017 JLENS Funding
Amid a lack of congressional support, the Army is hoping for fiscal 2017 funding for the troubled JLENS System
Army Weighing THAAD Deployments in Europe, Middle East
A possible deployment of the Army’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System to South Korea is still being discussed, but the service is also looking at possibly sending THAAD batteries to the European and Central Command areas of operations, the commanding general of Army Space and Missile Defense Command said.
Italian Air Force Doubles M-346 Fleet to 18
The contract covers logistic support and “an additional development phase” in training related to digital training aids, simulators and infrastructure at the Italian Air Force’s Lecce base in southern Italy where the M-346s are based.
UK Extends Work on Anti-Submarine Frigate Program
The Ministry of Defence and shipbuilder BAE Systems are being coy about when the warship's production will get underway.
State Dept. Official: Foreign Weapon Sales Reform Unnecessary
A top state official called complaints that foreign weapons sales move too slowly a "mythology."
New Royal New Zealand Air Force Chief Appointed
New Zealand’s Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee said Davies would be promoted to Air Vice Marshal at a "formal command appointment ceremony" on April.20.
Italy Selects New Air Force Chief
The Italian government on Monday named Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli, the current deputy chief of the Italian general staff, as the next chief of the Italian Air Force, replacing Gen. Pasquale Preziosa, who has reached the end of his mandate.
Air Force Delays T-X Solicitation; FOC Shifts Two Years
The Air Force has delayed a key milestone for its T-X advanced trainer by three months in order to refine the industry solicitation.
