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• European firms plan exo-atmospheric interceptor for 2027 test

  Bliksem EXO is meant to defeat ballistic threats including Russia’s intermediate-range Oreshnik missile with separating and maneuvering re-entry vehicles.

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  Rudy Ruitenberg

  4 months ago

• The US Navy is eyeing next-gen carrier-based drones. Here’s what they might do.

  The Navy wants its next-gen carrier-based drones to handle a wide range of missions, from strikes and anti-submarine warfare to aerial refueling and more.

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  Michael Peck

  4 months ago

• Navy awards TOTE $2.2 billion to manage Medium Landing Ships project

  The Navy awarded TOTE $2.2 billion to manage its medium landing ship construction efforts, with the first vessel scheduled for delivery in fall 2029.

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  Leigh Giangreco

  4 months ago

• Manufacturing woes hamper US 155-mm ammo production

  Manufacturing problems are dashing the U.S. Army’s plans to boost production of urgently needed 155-mm howitzer shells, a government watchdog said.

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  Michael Peck

  4 months ago

• Europe’s defense build-up is delivering for NATO — and America

  “We invite our American friends to judge us not by old assumptions, but by the record we are building together,” writes the EU top envoy to the U.S.

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  Jovita Neliupšienė

  4 months ago

• Ukraine agrees on plan to acquire 16 Rafale jets, France’s Macron says

  Ukraine has agreed on a plan to acquire 16 Rafale fighter jets from France together with the accompanying weapon systems, along with air-defense equipment.

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  Rudy Ruitenberg

  4 months ago

• 9 nations back Ukraine’s Patriot alternative, Freyja — and want it flying in a year

  Ballistic missiles are the one threat Ukraine can’t stop with a weapon it makes itself.

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  Katie Livingstone

  4 months ago

• Lawmakers demand Pentagon release findings from probe of Iran school strike

  Lawmakers demanded Monday that the Pentagon release its findings from an investigation into the Feb. 28 strike at a girls’ school in Iran.

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  Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters

  4 months ago

• US to begin enforcing maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday

  The U.S. military will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday.

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  Reuters

  4 months ago

• Sea drones strike Iranian port in combat first for US

  U.S. Central Command utilized three Corsair unmanned surface vessels to strike a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran.

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  Claire Barrett

  4 months ago

• US industrial base is becoming stronger for wartime production, study finds

  As recent conflicts consume weapons at a ferocious rate, America’s defense industrial base is becoming more prepared to sustain a major war.

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  Michael Peck

  4 months ago

• Recruiting and retention at the forefront: a conversation with top enlisted leaders

  The Military Officers Association of America gathered senior enlisted leaders from across the services for conversation on topics ranging from recruitment to AI

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  Staff

  4 months ago