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US Air Force’s KC-46A Pegasus Tanker Cleared for Worldwide Deployment

The US Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC) has cleared the KC-46A Pegasus tanker for worldwide deployment.

American Energy Security Needs Serious Commitments From Washington

Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has raised the harsh reality that the United States' energy security is a national security issue.

Bell Textron to Upgrade US Navy H-1 Attack Helicopters for $228M

Bell Textron has been awarded a $228-million contract to provide hardware and software updates for the US Navy’s H-1 light attack helicopters.

DARPA Holds Second Field Experiment for Unmanned Combat Vehicles

DARPA has begun a second field experiment to assess unmanned combat vehicles in realistic driving situations at Camp Roberts, California.

Poland Signs $13B Deal With South Korea for 48 Light Combat Jets

Poland has signed a $13.7 billion agreement with South Korea to purchase 48 light multi-role FA-50 combat aircraft.

Spain Demonstrates ‘Crow’ Anti-Drone System

Spanish defense firm Indra demonstrated its “Crow” counter-drone system during an unmanned vehicle exhibition in Seville.

US Air Force Taps Five Companies for Advanced Battle Management System

The US Air Force has selected five companies to join the Advanced Battle Management System Digital Infrastructure Consortium.

Eleven Schoolchildren Killed in Myanmar Air Strike: UNICEF

At least 11 schoolchildren died in an air strike and firing on a Myanmar village, the UN children's agency said.

Brazil Procures 27 Airbus H125 Helicopters

The Brazilian military has contracted multinational aerospace firm Airbus to manufacture and deliver 27 single-engine H125 helicopters.

Amid ‘Shortage,’ India Seeks Quick Weapons Procurement From Local Firms

The Indian Army is eyeing a more rapid procurement of weapons and equipment amid a reported “shortage” due to the “Make in India” initiative.

US Air Force Begins Construction of F-35A Flight Line Facilities at Tyndall Base

The US Air Force has held a ground-breaking ceremony to begin the construction of F-35A flight line facilities at Tyndall Base, Florida.

Germany Suspends Its Peacekeeping Patrols in Mali

Germany has again suspended its reconnaissance patrols in eastern Mali that are part of a UN peacekeeping mission.

Switzerland Signs Contract for 36 US Fighter Jets

Switzerland signed a controversial contract to buy 36 US F-35 stealth fighter jets at a cost of more than $6.2 billion. 

China Says Biden’s Taiwan Remarks ‘Severely Violate’ US Policy Over Island

Beijing said President Joe Biden's comments that the US would defend Taiwan against an invasion "severely violate" Washington's policy.

AeroVironment Unveils New Navigation System for ‘Puma’ Drones

AeroVironment has introduced a virtual navigation system for two of its Puma drones, giving operators an “unprecedented advantage” in GPS-contested environments.

Tomahawk Robotics to Provide US Marine Corps With Unmanned Systems

The US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory has awarded Tomahawk Robotics a $6.5 million contract for the ARTEMIS program.