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Sep 16, 2020
France is the ultimate winner from Eastern Mediterranean tensions, securing its first European Rafale customer.
Sep 15, 2020
France’s fledgling Space Command launches major effort in Earth-orbit surveillance and satellite defense.
Sep 11, 2020
Saab’s new air-launched decoy missile leans heavily on Finnish telecommunications expertise.
Sep 10, 2020
U.S. Air Force thinks a software development shift will drive combat aircraft advances and change the defense industry business model.
Sep 09, 2020
After decades of fundamental research, AFRL readies rotating detonation engine concepts for potential missile, engine and rocket roles.

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May 01, 2025
The EU says 12 of its member states have formally said they want to take advantage of an “escape clause” on spending limits to boost outlays for defense.
Apr 30, 2025
Belgium will arm its F-35 Joint Strike Fighters with standoff weapons and acquire a new fleet of search-and-rescue helicopters, a policy note says.
Apr 29, 2025
The Australian, UK and U.S. air forces have been collaborating to help streamline the entry into service of the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail.
Apr 29, 2025
The U.S. Air Force will base 21 Boeing F-15EXs at an Air National Guard base in Michigan.
Apr 29, 2025
The House Armed Services Committee on April 29 advanced a GOP-led measure to increase Pentagon spending by $150 billion.
Apr 28, 2025
Republican lawmakers want to add money to both the F-47 and the U.S. Navy’s yet-to-be-selected next fighter.
Apr 28, 2025
The UK Royal Navy has declared FOC with its Crowsnest helicopter-borne airborne early warning radar system, which is slated for replacement in the early 2030s.
Apr 28, 2025
The Netherlands has been given the green light to acquire Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles for its warships.