How the Air Force averted a major flaw in its drone wingmen approach
The Air Force is bringing operators into the acquisition process earlier under the operational imperative effort, Andrew Hunter said.
Leonardo plans upgrades for its UK operations, as leaders meet
The Italian defense group will invest £435 million ($575 million) in the UK this year, including upgrades to its helicopter production line.
New Zealand Air Force receives first Super Hercules cargo plane
The fleet will eventually comprise five aircraft, decided in a $1 billion deal that goes back to 2020.
Personnel shortages may force US Air Force pilots to fly non-fighters
A U.S. Air Force memo outlines a “significant but necessary” policy change to pilot assignments.
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Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone
Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesperson, claimed it was the third MQ-9 drone downed by the group in a week.
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This Army division just ran cybersecurity for a far-away brigade
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Nearly $6B in Ukraine aid at risk if Congress doesn’t act by month-end
The Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.
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Iran sending Russia batch of close-range missiles, Pentagon says
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Navy secretary faces Hatch Act violation for comments on Biden
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Pentagon leaders head to Germany for talks on Ukraine military aid
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Navy to commission first sub designed for both men and women sailors
The New Jersey is entering the fleet about 14 years after the Defense Department lifted its ban on women serving on subs.
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France tests space lasers for secure satellite downlink in world first
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