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Belgium postpones Red Sea deployment after frigate mishaps

An air defense missile reportedly remained stuck in a launch tube of the Louise-Marie frigate during final system checks.

Lockheed chosen to build new homeland missile defense interceptor

Missile Defense Agency has chosen Lockheed Martin to build the Next-Generation Interceptor that will replace current ones in its homeland defense system.

AUKUS sub design deemed ‘mature’ as nations debate top technologies

The SSN-AUKUS submarine design the U.K. and Australia will build is "mature" and should be completed in the next year or two.

F-35s to cost $2 trillion as Pentagon plans longer use, says watchdog

The military now plans to fly the F-35 through 2088, but inflation is taking an even deeper bite on the advanced jet.

U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro begins his keynote speech at the Sea-Air-Space defense conference in Maryland on April 9, 2024.

Opinion

Get the US Navy’s frigate program back on schedule

Failure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.

US Air Force issues $409 million award for long-sought Pacific airfield

Air Force to get F-15E jet with fresh electronic warfare tech in summer

SPY-7 radar tracks live space objects ahead of delivery to Japan

Belgium postpones Red Sea deployment after frigate mishaps

Airbus rolls out first A400M destined for Kazakhstan

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F-35s to cost $2 trillion as Pentagon plans longer use, says watchdog

The military now plans to fly the F-35 through 2088, but inflation is taking an even deeper bite on the advanced jet.

Air Force to get F-15E jet with fresh electronic warfare tech in summer

Brazilian Air Force, Embraer launch study for surveillance fleet

Army pushes more safety training as helicopter crashes spike

US Air Force reports lower B-21 costs after negotiations with Northrop

MDA awards Lockheed $4.1B contract to upgrade battle command system

The new upgrades to the C2BMC system include enabling it to safely pass data between allies and partners globally and connect to space sensors.

Budget office says amphibious ship could cost triple Navy’s estimate

The Marines’ Pacific allies are copying its littoral regiment moves

How Patriot proved itself in Ukraine and secured a fresh future

How companies plan to ramp up production of Patriot missiles

Lockheed chosen to build new homeland missile defense interceptor

Missile Defense Agency has chosen Lockheed Martin to build the Next-Generation Interceptor that will replace current ones in its homeland defense system.

All the US assets that helped repel Iran’s attack on Israel

Multiple Navy warships, Air Force fighter jets and a missile defense battery helped take out Iran's attack on Israel.

Secretive US cyber force deployed 22 times to aid foreign governments

“Enhancing the security of government, private sector and critical infrastructure systems grows ever more imperative,” said Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh.

President Joe Biden, left, shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ahead of a bilateral meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, Thursday, May 18, 2023, ahead of the start of the G-7 Summit.

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US, Japan announce generational upgrade to alliance amid China threat

Meeting in Washington, the leaders of each country agreed to better integrate their militaries — alongside other allies in the Pacific.

Israel F-15 sale in jeopardy as congressional support wanes

A key lawmaker said he has not greenlit an F-15 sale for Israel as its operations in Gaza alienate previously supportive Democrats.

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Three surprises in the US military’s wish lists

Unfunded priorities lists are important tools in determining where to apply missing resources, but they also signal consequences to budget uncertainty.

AUKUS sub design deemed ‘mature’ as nations debate top technologies

The SSN-AUKUS submarine design the U.K. and Australia will build is "mature" and should be completed in the next year or two.

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Get the US Navy’s frigate program back on schedule

Marines pick three companies for loitering munitions program

Belgium postpones Red Sea deployment after frigate mishaps

SPY-7 radar tracks live space objects ahead of delivery to Japan

Space Development Agency satellites poised to track first missile test

Tranche 0 tracking satellites have been collecting and transmitting, but their position has yet to align with the timing of a missile launch.

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US must be transparent about realistic prospects for cooperation in space

Lower military secrecy thresholds coming this year, Plumb says

Space Force launches weather satellite to replace 1960s-era spacecraft

Space Force picks satellite providers for rapid delivery mission

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Lockheed chosen to build new homeland missile defense interceptor

Missile Defense Agency has chosen Lockheed Martin to build the Next-Generation Interceptor that will replace current ones in its homeland defense system.

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The SSN-AUKUS submarine design the U.K. and Australia will build is "mature" and should be completed in the next year or two.

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F-35s to cost $2 trillion as Pentagon plans longer use, says watchdog

The military now plans to fly the F-35 through 2088, but inflation is taking an even deeper bite on the advanced jet.

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Opinion

Get the US Navy’s frigate program back on schedule

Failure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.

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All the US assets that helped repel Iran’s attack on Israel

Multiple Navy warships, Air Force fighter jets and a missile defense battery helped take out Iran's attack on Israel.

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Netherlands budgets over $4 billion military aid for Ukraine

The Dutch will also boost spending on air defense and ammunition stocks, priorities in line with observations from Russia's war against Ukraine.

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Marines pick three companies for loitering munitions program

The weapon would give squads and platoons air firepower at their fingertips.

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Belgium postpones Red Sea deployment after frigate mishaps

An air defense missile reportedly remained stuck in a launch tube of the Louise-Marie frigate during final system checks.

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Airbus rolls out first A400M destined for Kazakhstan

The government in Astana ordered two jets from the European aircraft maker before Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Air Force to get F-15E jet with fresh electronic warfare tech in summer

EPAWSS, an advanced electronic warfare system, will allow F-15EX and some F-15E jets to monitor, jam and deceive threats in highly contested environments.

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Space Development Agency satellites poised to track first missile test

Tranche 0 tracking satellites have been collecting and transmitting, but their position has yet to align with the timing of a missile launch.

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Brazilian Air Force, Embraer launch study for surveillance fleet

A military source tells Defense News that Brazil has started looking for options to replace its P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft starting in 2031.

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An air defense missile reportedly remained stuck in a launch tube of the Louise-Marie frigate during final system checks.

Missile Defense Agency has chosen Lockheed Martin to build the Next-Generation Interceptor that will replace current ones in its homeland defense system.

The SSN-AUKUS submarine design the U.K. and Australia will build is "mature" and should be completed in the next year or two.

The military now plans to fly the F-35 through 2088, but inflation is taking an even deeper bite on the advanced jet.

Failure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.

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Missile Defense Agency has chosen Lockheed Martin to build the Next-Generation Interceptor that will replace current ones in its homeland defense system.

Multiple Navy warships, Air Force fighter jets and a missile defense battery helped take out Iran's attack on Israel.

“Enhancing the security of government, private sector and critical infrastructure systems grows ever more imperative,” said Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh.

Meeting in Washington, the leaders of each country agreed to better integrate their militaries — alongside other allies in the Pacific.

A key lawmaker said he has not greenlit an F-15 sale for Israel as its operations in Gaza alienate previously supportive Democrats.

Unfunded priorities lists are important tools in determining where to apply missing resources, but they also signal consequences to budget uncertainty.

The SSN-AUKUS submarine design the U.K. and Australia will build is "mature" and should be completed in the next year or two.

Tranche 0 tracking satellites have been collecting and transmitting, but their position has yet to align with the timing of a missile launch.

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Missile Defense Agency has chosen Lockheed Martin to build the Next-Generation Interceptor that will replace current ones in its homeland defense system.

The SSN-AUKUS submarine design the U.K. and Australia will build is "mature" and should be completed in the next year or two.

The military now plans to fly the F-35 through 2088, but inflation is taking an even deeper bite on the advanced jet.

Failure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.

Multiple Navy warships, Air Force fighter jets and a missile defense battery helped take out Iran's attack on Israel.

The Dutch will also boost spending on air defense and ammunition stocks, priorities in line with observations from Russia's war against Ukraine.

The weapon would give squads and platoons air firepower at their fingertips.

An air defense missile reportedly remained stuck in a launch tube of the Louise-Marie frigate during final system checks.

The government in Astana ordered two jets from the European aircraft maker before Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

EPAWSS, an advanced electronic warfare system, will allow F-15EX and some F-15E jets to monitor, jam and deceive threats in highly contested environments.

Tranche 0 tracking satellites have been collecting and transmitting, but their position has yet to align with the timing of a missile launch.

A military source tells Defense News that Brazil has started looking for options to replace its P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft starting in 2031.