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Navy’s surface readiness groups expand waterfront influence

Defense News - 21:39 Mar 04, 2024

Surface readiness groups are meant to usher ships through maintenance and basic training, as well as provide other assistance and oversight.
Drones, robotic tech pose threat to US nuclear security, general says

Defense News - 19:52 Mar 04, 2024

Intercepting unmanned systems has become a priority for Pentagon officials, who are monitoring skirmishes across Ukraine and the Greater Middle East.
Albania opens remodeled Soviet-era air base as hub for NATO jets

Defense News - 18:36 Mar 04, 2024

Italian Eurofighters and U.S. F-16s and F-35s flew in for the inauguration of the base at Kucova, 50 miles south of the capital Tirana.
The Pentagon’s budget season is approaching. Experts say buckle up.

Defense News - 16:46 Mar 04, 2024

The administration will roll out its budget request on March 11 amid an almost unique moment of uncertainty surrounding defense spending.
Germany, Russia spar over a leaked audio on missiles for Ukraine

Defense News - 15:19 Mar 04, 2024

The fallout continues over a recording of Luftwaffe officials discussing options for giving Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine.

Tags: Ukraine
How US Navy leaders see power evolving at ‘dawn of the information age’

Defense News - 12:00 Mar 04, 2024

The U.S. Navy championed digital weaponry as the decider of future fights in its inaugural cyber strategy, published in November.

Tags: Navy
Pentagon to lift Osprey flight ban after fatal Air Force crash

Defense News - 21:33 Mar 01, 2024

The Osprey has been grounded following a Nov. 29 Air Force Special Operations Command crash in Japan that killed eight service members.
Netherlands plans four new air-defense frigates

Defense News - 19:04 Mar 01, 2024

The current Zeven Provinciën-class frigates came into service between 2002 and 2005 and would need to be replaced in the 2030s.
Finland approves construction of Patria’s F-35 assembly facility

Defense News - 17:55 Mar 01, 2024

The project is linked to the $9.6 billion jet procurement contract reached between Finland and the American company Lockheed Martin in February 2022.

Tags: Finland
Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing new jets and drones

Defense News - 16:31 Mar 01, 2024

Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.
Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing jets and drones

Defense News - 16:31 Mar 01, 2024

Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.
Congress passes fourth stopgap funding bill as 1% sequester looms

Defense News - 01:22 Mar 01, 2024

Lawmakers kicked FY24 defense funding further down the road, raising fears at the Pentagon that congressional inaction may soon result in a 1% sequester.
Turkey F-16 sale to proceed after Senate vote

Defense News - 23:17 Feb 29, 2024

The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession.
Bell, Leonardo to partner on tiltrotor helicopters

Defense News - 22:55 Feb 29, 2024

The agreement follows a long partnership between the firms on the BA609 tiltrotor program, which ended in 2011.
Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights

Defense News - 21:42 Feb 29, 2024

The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.
Indian committee OKs $4 billion buy of BrahMos missiles, more tech

Defense News - 21:27 Feb 29, 2024

The acquisition package includes cruise missiles, air defense weapons, surveillance radars and fighter jet engines.
Poland signs $2.5 billion deal for US air-defense software hub

Defense News - 20:42 Feb 29, 2024

Vendor Northrop Grumman has secured its first customer outside of the U.S. Army.
UK hires two companies to write software to support future satellites

Defense News - 19:59 Feb 29, 2024

The amount of money involved may be small, but the outcome of the research and development work by the two companies could be key.
Northrop Grumman modifying Global Hawk drones for hypersonic tests

Defense News - 19:45 Feb 29, 2024

The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests.
Brazilian bank backtracks on move to stop financing defense industry

Defense News - 19:36 Feb 29, 2024

The government said the latest decision reinforces the importance of structured financial policies.

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