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144th Fighter Wing to Train With F-117 Nighthawks

The US Air Force announced that the 144th Fighter Wing welcomed two F-117 Nighthawk aircraft for air combat training missions last week at the Fresno Air National Guard Base.

Pentagon Awards Supercomputer Contracts Totaling $68 million

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $68 million in contracts to California-based Penguin Computing for two high-performance supercomputers.

Nigeria’s Military Crackdown Puts Squeeze on Bandit Gangs

Nigeria's military campaign against criminal gangs in the northwest is pushing them into neighboring regions as a result of a telecom shutdown and a squeeze on fuel and food supplies.

Elbit Systems Rifle Tech Allows Soldier to ‘Shoot From the Hip’

Israel’s Elbit Systems has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system that allows soldiers to fire accurately around corners and from the hip.

Russia Holds Anti-Terror Drills With China, Missile Exercises

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), led by China and Russia, kicked off the Peace Mission 2021 at the Orenburg training grounds in Russia. In a separate drill, the Russian Navy will conduct missile tests on the Black Sea.

Rebel Attacks Kill 15 Soldiers in Troubled Cameroon

About 15 soldiers and several civilians have died in two attacks in English-speaking western areas of Cameroon in the grip of a breakaway campaign.

Two Jihadist Commanders Killed in Syria Drone Strikes: Monitor

Drone strikes killed two jihadist commanders close to Al-Qaeda in the Idlib region of northwest Syria.

Lockheed Martin Unveils New LMXT Refueling Tanker

Lockheed Martin unveiled its new LMXT refueling tanker on Friday, a variant of the current Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport made for the US Air Force.

Indian Army Developing UAV-Mounted Intelligence Device

The Indian Army is working on an intelligence device mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to overcome the limitations of manned and ground-based intelligence gathering.

BAE Systems Awarded $116 Million to Develop UK Submarine

BAE Systems has been awarded an 85 million-pound contract to develop a next-generation submarine for the Royal Navy.

Ukraine Launches Military Drills With NATO

Ukraine launched joint military exercises with the United States and other NATO countries.

Gunmen Kill Police Inspector in Southeast Nigeria

Gunmen have killed a police inspector in southeast Nigeria, the latest attack in the restive region where dozens of officers have died this year.

China Finds ‘Weakness’ in New US Combat Drone

Chinese aviation engineers have reportedly found a flaw in the United States’ new Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone, saying the experimental system may not be effective in combat.

Haftar’s East Libya Forces Say Two Dead in Helicopter Crash

Two people died in Libya after helicopters belonging to forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar collided in the country's east.

Indonesian Navy Adds 5 Vessels to Secure Natuna Sea

The Indonesian Navy reportedly sent an additional five vessels to heighten security in the North Natuna Sea after sighting Chinese and American ships in the area.

New Russian S-500 Air Defense System Enters Service

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov announced that the first installation of the country’s new S-500 air defense system has begun.