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Mar 23, 2022
An internal incident report posted on a popular social media site for airmen attributed the accident to a collapse of the left main landing gear. The pilot is in good condition.
Mar 22, 2022
The Biden administration’s pick to lead the National Nuclear Security Administration’s military programs told lawmakers he would review the plan to increase production of plutonium pits at two NNSA locations, as it becomes increasingly evident the administration will likely fall short of the goal.
Mar 22, 2022
The White House’s pick to take over weapons buying for the Pentagon will, if confirmed, come into a department that is continuing to grapple with high sustainment costs on its biggest acquisition program.
Mar 22, 2022
The U.S. defense industry needs multiple, simultaneously running production lines for key equipment such as munitions and drones to maintain a healthy stockpile for potential conflicts and avoid supply chain problems that could damage national security, the nominee to lead Pentagon acquisition told lawmakers.
Mar 22, 2022
Turkey’s government says it is working with both the Russian and Ukrainian governments on the safekeeping and ultimate return of two of its A400M airlifters stranded in Ukraine. 
Mar 22, 2022
Australia's defense department is also partnering with the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office on "cooperative satellite activities."
Mar 21, 2022
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of a Lockheed Martin Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Radar and associated command and control systems to the UK. 
Mar 21, 2022
Russian forces claim to have used the Kinzhal hypersonic missile operationally for the first time.