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B-21 Program Hits Schedule Pressure Even On ‘Conventional Trajectory’

America’s secretive new bomber has entered final assembly four years after contract award.

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Nov 21, 2019

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The Week in Defense, Nov. 21-28, 2019

Russia provides MiG-29s to Mongolia; U.S. greenlights Morocco Apache buy; GAO rules on U.S. Air Force launch contest; and the outlook for the Iranian Air Force....More
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Meet The Red Team: Aircraft Used To Alleviate USAF's Pilot Shortage

The U.S. Air Force has awarded contracts to seven companies that will provide advanced adversary and close air support threat services. The contracts—worth up to $6.4 billion over the next five years—have gone to Air USA Inc., Airborne Tactical Advantage Co., Blue Air Training, Coastal Defense, Draken International, Tactical Air Support, and Top Aces Corp. Here is a look at the private fleets of aircraft from around the world that these companies will use to help alleviate the U.S. Air Force’s pilot shortage....More
Nov 20, 2019

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F-35 Better Than Expected, Ex-Japanese Air Chief Says

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning is proving to be unexpectedly useful to Japan, particularly in gathering information, according to a former head of the Japanese air force....More
Nov 20, 2019

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Honeywell Backs Daedalean’s AI-enabled Autonomous Autopilot

Honeywell has invested in Swiss startup Daedalean, which is developing artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled flight control for autonomous aircraft....More
Nov 20, 2019

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UAE Buying Locally Developed Calidus Attack Aircraft

The United Arab Emirates is set to purchase the locally-developed Calidus B-250 counterinsurgency aircraft....More
Nov 20, 2019

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Pentagon Considers Shift To Nuclear Power For Air Force, Army Bases 1

Six decades after the rise of the “Nuclear Navy,” fission attracts new military interest....More
Nov 20, 2019

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Opinion: How The 2020 Election Is Likely To Affect Defense 1

There likely will be a bigger debate over nuclear modernization and the role and cost of technology in defense....More
Nov 20, 2019

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France Planning 70-Year Career For Rafale

Connectivity, AI and new weaponry are part of the Rafale’s development roadmap....More
Nov 20, 2019

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Sizing Up The U.S. Air Force’s Adversary Aircraft Fleet 1

The U.S. Air Force has awarded contracts to seven companies that will provide "Red Team" advanced adversary and close air support threat services....More
Nov 20, 2019

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Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Nov, 19

A greater emphasis on Space from the EU, GX5 launch, Russian fighters, KHI develops small turbojets, KC-390 rebranded and more. A roundup of space, aerospace and defense news.

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Oct 24, 2019

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Rising to the Challenge of Industry 4.0

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Oct 16, 2019

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Pretreatments to Address Corrosion Protection & Adhesion Promotion

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Oct 15, 2019

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Oct 7, 2019

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Sep 23, 2019

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Preparing for the Future of Aerospace & Defense

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