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Washington Authorizes Expansion of US Forces With Over 30,000 Troops: Report

Washington is backing a significant expansion of US military personnel this year, authorizing an increase of more than 30,000 troops.

US Army Orders More Low-Velocity Airdrop Vehicles From Oshkosh

Oshkosh Defense has secured a contract with the US Army to deliver 97 FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop 6×6 and 4×4 Cargo vehicles.

HII Joins $25.4B US Defense Microelectronics, Advanced Tech Program

HII has announced that it was selected, along with 11 other companies, for the US Advanced Technology Support Program V.

From 45 to 90 Degrees: JAGM Quad Launcher Unlocks Full Vertical Launch

Lockheed Martin just took the Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile Quad Launcher a big step closer to battlefield reality, proving it can fire missiles straight up, then quickly strike an incoming drone.

Robots Step In as US Air Force Modernizes Aircraft Maintenance

Human technicians could soon be freed up for other tasks as the US turns to GrayMatter Robotics’ autonomous robotic system for aircraft repairs.

US Space Force Gets AI Enemy Simulator From Slingshot Aerospace

The US Space Force is leveling up how it prepares for conflict in orbit, awarding Slingshot Aerospace a $27-million contract to inject artificial intelligence (AI) into space warfare training.

QinetiQ Lands $275M Contract Extension to Support RAF Typhoons

QinetiQ has been awarded a five-year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence to continue providing mission-critical support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets.

Taiwan Unveils Weapons List in Proposed $40B Special Defense Budget

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has unveiled the weapons intended for procurement under its proposed $40 billion special defense budget.

Croatia’s Orqa Signs Drone Production Cooperation Deal With Qatar’s Barzan

Croatian drone firm Orqa has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings to explore localized production of unmanned systems.

US Army Orders 65 Armored Vehicles for Ukraine in $163M Security Aid Deal

The US has approved a $163.4-million contract for Textron Systems to deliver 65 Commando Select armored vehicles to Ukraine.

General Atomics, Calidus to Co-Produce MQ-9B and Gambit Aircraft in UAE

GA-ASI will collaborate with Calidus Aerospace to co-produce MQ-9B drones and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft in the UAE. 

UK’s Challenger 3 Tank Achieves First Crewed Firing

RBSL has completed the first crewed live firing of the Challenger 3, moving the British Army closer to deploying its next-generation main battle tank.

Congolese Army Retakes Strategic DRC City After M23 Withdrawal

The Congolese army said Monday it had retaken control of the strategic city of Uvira after the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group withdrew.

Russian Strikes Kill Two in Ukraine, Say Regional Authorities

Overnight Russian strikes on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed two people and injured a woman, authorities said on Wednesday.

US Says It Seized Another Tanker in the Caribbean

The United States announced Tuesday that its forces seized another tanker in the Caribbean.

Ethiopia Kills Some 40 Allies in Amhara Drone Strike: Local Sources

Ethiopian forces killed around 40 fighters on their own side in a drone strike in the insurgency-hit Amhara region on January 15.