Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes Farnborough Airshow debut
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat recently became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational,…
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UK’s BAE enters uncrewed fighter competition with ‘Brontanax’
BAE Systems revealed a new unmanned fighter jet on Wednesday, boosting Britain’s entry into one of the defense…
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Unfazed by Iran’s threats, Bulgaria moves to aid U.S. military operations
A Bulgarian parliamentary committee has approved a U.S. request to let American forces use a local air base to support…
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Backed by France, Macron sees Germany as nuclear-deterrence ‘vanguard’ in Europe
A French nuclear-capable Rafale jet had been temporarily hosted at a German air base − specifically at Nörvenich near…
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Cost of Iran war rises to $37.5 billion, Pentagon requests $67.1 billion more
The Iran war has cost the DoD $37.5 billion to date, Hegseth told senators Tuesday, as he requested $67.1 billion more…
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New British prime minister gains early defense win with Canada fighter jet tie-up
Canada has joined the GCAP fighter program as an observer, marking the first expansion beyond the founding members…
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Iran warns Bulgaria against aiding US military operations
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman warned Bulgaria on Tuesday against allowing the U.S. to use its territory for…
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Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise
Boeing remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional…
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard awarded $2 billion to build 2 missile-tracking vessels
The Hanwha Philly Shipyard was awarded $2 billion to build the missile-tracking vessels set to replace the aging…
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Germany to study French cooperation offer on SAMP/T air-defense system
German government leaders will study an offer by French President Emmanuel Macron to cooperate on the French-Italian…
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How startups are reshaping the Pentagon’s drone industry
Experts say the Drone Dominance competition reflects a broader shift in how the Pentagon acquires military technology…
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Pentagon identifies soldier killed in controlled detonation of Iranian drone
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, was killed Saturday during the controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a…
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Russia may use captured Ukrainian drones against Poland and Baltics, Warsaw warns
Russia has captured a large number of Ukrainian drones and may be planning to use them against NATO or to stage a false…
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US Marine Corps turns to AI-powered Bullfrog as drone threats expand
Allen Control Systems announced Monday that the Marine Corps has chosen the Bullfrog autonomous weapon system to…
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X-Bow out to tackle cost quandary with sub-$100,000 drone interceptor
X-Bow Systems is launching what it hopes will be a remedy to the ongoing conundrum of combating cheap drones with…
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From depot to detonation: The case for a unified logistics picture
"We have the technology for that comprehensive, near real-time common operating picture (COP), we just need to link…
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New executive order tightens defense supply chain waiver rules
A new executive order aims to make it harder for U.S. defense contractors to buy critical minerals and other materials…
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US Air Force begins piloted flights, autonomy tests for modified F-16s
Piloted flights and autonomy tests began recently for modified F-16s that allows artificial intelligence agents to fly…
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Doodle Labs eyes US, European production sites as demand soars for jam-resistant drones
Doodle Labs hopes to turn its success in equipping jam-hardened drones in Ukraine into additional production sites in…
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Pentagon identifies American soldiers killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, were killed in action in an Iranian ballistic missile…
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New Air Force One to get ‘maxed out’ upgrades after security questions
The Qatari-donated Air Force One will be sent away for "maxed out" upgrades, Trump said Sunday in response to questions…
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Lockheed Martin’s Morfius X-Rotor built to fry 50 enemy drones in one flight
Lockheed Martin is rolling out the Morfius X-Rotor, a recoverable counter-drone system the company says can kill 50…
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Lockheed Martin announces cheaper Patriot interceptor missile
Lockheed Martin introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as the U.S. and partner nations grapple with the exorbitant…
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Thunderstruck: Anduril unveils autonomous attack rotorcraft
Anduril's autonomous attack rotorcraft, dubbed Thunder, is designed to operate with current and next-generation crewed…
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Israel’s IAI unveils ‘Hypnosis’ system for confusing enemy drone swarms
The system, called Hypnosis, consists of an array of mobile “stations” around a defended area that send out jamming…
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Trust between operators, CCAs starts with simulations: Former Air Force secretary
Simulations and exercises will be key to boosting trust between operators and CCAs, according to former U.S. Air Force…
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