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Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone cannons for under €1 billion
The weapons will come in two configurations: a mobile setup mounted on vehicles, and a novel stationary design.
Air Force unveils $500M satellite museum piece
The controversial satellite — which never launched after costing half-a-billion dollars — was unveiled at Schriever Space Complex by Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson.
By Amber Corrin
Taiwan fighter jets get new electronic warfare capabilities in latest upgrade
Taiwan has completed an upgrade program of its indigenous fighter fleet, with the last two upgraded aircraft handed over to the country’s Air Force.
By Mike Yeo
India launches $8 billion program for light combat aircraft
This is the largest Make in India defense program and the first effort to build fighters in the country without obtaining technology transfer from overseas, a Ministry of Defence official said.
Italian pilot school achievements may benefit American T-X trainer program
A pilot school in Italy built around the M-346 jet trainer and advanced simulators will reach its full potential early next year, and its achievements will boost the M-346’s chances in the U.S. T-X trainer contest.
By Tom Kington
Serbia turns to Russia for air defense systems, helo procurement
Serbia's president reportedly said the country "is on a European path, but the difference between Serbia and other countries in the region is that Serbia does not want to join NATO."
GAO: Upgrading to new GPS will cost billions more than planned
To upgrade more than 700 weapon systems to next-generation GPS, the GAO warned the Defense Department will have to spend "many billions of dollars" more than budgeted.
By Amber Corrin
Poland will piece together its own solution for short-range air defense
Poland plans to piece together its own solution for short-range air defense using indigenous radars, potentially even developing its own command-and-control capability.
By Jen Judson
Top US Air Force officer teases changes to multidomain C2
The Air Force's multidomain command and control review has concluded. Here's what could be on the table.
By Valerie Insinna
Squadron’s ‘atomic leadership style’ could become a model for the Air Force
The 99th Reconnaissance Squadron’s innovative leadership style has attracted the attention of Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein, who has made “revitalizing squadrons” one of the priorities of his tenure.
By Valerie Insinna
One U-2 squadron wants to be the Silicon Valley of the Air Force
U-2 pilots at Beale Air Force Base may still be operating an aircraft designed more than 60 years ago, but they're shopping for cutting edge tech to help augment their decade's old mission.
By Valerie Insinna