Charbel A. Antoun
Washington-based journalist and writer specializing in US foreign policy, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa. He is passionate about global affairs, conflict resolution, human rights, and democratic governance, and explores the world’s complexities through in-depth reporting and analysis.
Americas
AeroVironment Boosts Advanced Manufacturing Base in Ohio With $15M Investment
US defense company AeroVironment has announced a $15-million investment to expand its advanced manufacturing footprint in Greene County, Ohio.
Americas
ArmorSource Wins $17.6M Contract for US Army Next-Gen Ballistic Helmets
Ohio-based ArmorSource has received a $17.6-million contract to deliver 25,000 next-gen ballistic helmets for the US Army.
Air
Approved US Sale Signals Potential C-130 Fleet for Vietnam
The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft.
Air
Romania Orders C-27J Spartan Tactical Airlifters From Leonardo
Leonardo has secured a contract to supply two C-27J Spartans to Romania, increasing the NATO country’s fleet of the tactical transport system to nine aircraft.
Air
Largest Ukrainian Military Charity Inks Record Deal for 16,500 Drones
Come Back Alive Foundation has signed one of the largest drone procurement deals in its history, ordering approximately 16,500 tactical unmanned aerial systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Americas
OpenAI Brings AI Into Bio-Weapons Detection and Preparedness
California-based firm OpenAI is expanding access to its life sciences AI model for select government and allied partners, marking a new step forward in the use of artificial intelligence for biodefense and biological threat preparedness.
Air
New Taiwan-Made System Keeps Drones Flying Without GPS
Taiwan has unveiled an AI-powered navigation solution that allows unmanned aerial systems to keep flying even when GPS signals are jammed or unavailable.
Americas
US Firm Moves to Equip Drones With Laser Dazzlers, Restraint Tech
WRAP Technologies is steering unmanned aerial vehicles toward non-lethal mission roles with new advanced payload development plans.
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