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Raytheon preparing for more radar milestones after first at-sea test
The SPY-6 radar performed well in its first-ever at-sea trials last month. More tests are coming this year, as the company looks to build on its successes.
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Naval
US Navy more certain of role for medium surface drones following tests
Success with small USVs made the Navy rethink more expensive medium ones. But success with medium USVs in 2022 has secured their future in the fleet.
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Ukrainian troops heading to Oklahoma for Patriot missile training
A new U.S.-Ukraine training program will take place stateside.
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Russia’s upgraded Tu-160 bomber to undergo government testing
Russia’s new prototype Tu-160M bomber has completed its second test flight and will now undergo trials with the Defence Ministry.
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F-35 undergoes first test flight with TR-3 hardware, software upgrades
The Technology Refresh 3 upgrades will lay the groundwork for a major modernization effort known as Block 4.
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Indian jets deploy to Japan for long-delayed Veer Guardian exercise
Four Indian Sukhoi Su-30MKI Flanker multirole fighters will train with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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US Navy considers Cold War-era squadrons to boost readiness
The sea service is poised to establish “surface groups” meant to renew the Navy’s focus on maintenance and training.
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Army green lights an advanced version of its ‘mixed reality’ goggle
Earlier versions are shipping to soldiers this year as Microsoft develops the 1.2 version for later fielding.
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New in 2023: Air Force overhauls how it prepares for the next fight
Some airmen complain on social media that they’re still flying missions too often in the "reset" phase.
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More tests in store for farther-shooting howitzers
Advances have more than doubled the howitzer's ranges already.
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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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New in 2023: US troops in Europe to continue deployments, training
Five-hundred Ukrainian troops a month will rotate into Germany to train with the U.S. Army.
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South Korea stages drills simulating downing of North drones
The drills near Seoul set up diverse scenarios of border infiltrations by small enemy drones.
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Lockheed doubles Joint Air-to-Ground missile range in flight test
The American defense firm conducted a successful flight test of its new JAGM-Medium Range weapon.
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Close combat ‘mixed reality’ goggle fielding in 2023
Two versions roll out in 2023 with an advanced version coming in 2025.
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Cyber to be featured for first time at US military exercise in Africa
“Cyber threats have become part of everyday life,” a U.S. Army exercise planner said, “and Africa is not immune.”
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Oklahoma Air Guard base tapped as likely armed overwatch schoolhouse
No other installations are in the running to host the schoolhouse.
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Read our award-winning stories on Ukraine, the Space Force and more
From drones to docks, from sea to space, here’s a look at some of the stories by Defense News and C4ISRNET that won awards this year.
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