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Italy signs deal for final submarine in four-strong U-212 NFS series

Defense News - 15:26 Jun 28, 2024

The new purchases will maintain Italy’s submarine fleet total at eight – the number navy planners believe are needed to patrol the Mediterranean Sea.

Tags: Italy
House passes defense spending bill amid F-35, submarine purchase spats

Defense News - 15:06 Jun 28, 2024

The legislation overrides an authorization bill from the Armed Services Committee that moves in a different direction on attack-submarine and F-35 buys.

Tags: F-35
BAE cuts steel on first anti-submarine frigate for Australia

Defense News - 12:53 Jun 28, 2024

Six Hunter-class frigates are expected to keep shipbuilder BAE Systems Australia busy for decades.
US Central Command to demo integrated counter drone sensors this fall

Defense News - 12:00 Jun 28, 2024

CENTCOM will stage a U.S.-based exercise in October focused on spotting UAS threats followed by a second demo in theater early next year.
Drone crew conducts first all-Marine satellite comms launch, recovery

Defense News - 22:41 Jun 27, 2024

The capability allows Marine drones to fly farther for distributed operations.

Tags: Marine
Can four big commands prepare the Air Force to win wars?

Defense News - 21:05 Jun 27, 2024

Combat readiness, careerlong training, acquisition and future force planning will fall under four major organizations, Air Force officials said.

Tags: Air Force
Germany approves funds to develop supersonic weapon, buy thousands of missiles

Defense News - 20:41 Jun 27, 2024

Germany will join forces with Norway in developing the supersonic Tyrfing missile.

Tags: Germany
House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchase

Defense News - 18:44 Jun 27, 2024

Meanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.
Impact of Gaza aid pier to be investigated by Pentagon watchdog

Defense News - 17:50 Jun 27, 2024

The humanitarian mission has faced a number of problems since it first anchored off the coast of Gaza in May.

Tags: Gaza
Pentagon to issue guidance on open radio access networks to support 5G

Defense News - 17:36 Jun 27, 2024

ORAN is something the DoD has been pushing aggressively to explore.
Next-gen homeland defense interceptor plans are risky, watchdog says

Defense News - 17:29 Jun 27, 2024

In a report, the Government Accountability Office said there are technical, schedule and cost risks associated with the MDA's next-gen interceptor.
How Ukraine can defeat Russian glide bombs

Defense News - 16:31 Jun 27, 2024

In warfare, silver bullets are rare. Fighting often requires multiple capabilities and innovative or flexible use.
Dronemaker Skydio hiring team in Ukraine amid strategy shift

Defense News - 15:05 Jun 27, 2024

The war in Ukraine is the first to feature widespread use of small, commercial style drones.

Tags: Ukraine
South Korea orders first batch of KF-21 fighters

Defense News - 14:43 Jun 27, 2024

The order comes as the manufacturer reports the jet's development is currently 80% complete.
Denmark to bring home F-35 jets from Arizona amid upgrade delays

Defense News - 13:41 Jun 27, 2024

International customers are wary of delays resulting from Lockheed Martin's TR-3 aircraft upgrade rippling through their delivery schedules.
The Navy’s ongoing carrier conundrum

Defense News - 09:02 Jun 27, 2024

Ike's latest extended deployment raises questions about whether the Navy's carriers can respond to all the global hot spots where they are required.
DISA says IT ‘problem statements’ will help industry speed innovation

Defense News - 21:00 Jun 26, 2024

Officials said with industry constantly coming to market with new tools, there’s a need by government to be a wary purchaser.
Philippines seeking call with China over emerging Sierra Madre crisis

Defense News - 20:46 Jun 26, 2024

Manila has sought to calm ties with Beijing after Chinese sailors escalated a standoff near a Filipino outpost this June.
United Launch Alliance to fly second Vulcan mission in September

Defense News - 20:41 Jun 26, 2024

CEO Tory Bruno told reporters the company aims to complete the Space Force's certification process in time to fly two national security missions this year.
Extended range version of Army guided rocket enters production

Defense News - 19:35 Jun 26, 2024

Lockheed is cutting the Army's Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System's extended range version into its production line in Camden, Arkansas.

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