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Jun 21, 2024
The newcomer joins incumbents ULA and SpaceX on the Space Force’s launch vendor list.
Jun 19, 2024
Public spotlight again focuses on the Ospreys as tiltrotors will not return to full operations for a year.
Jun 18, 2024
The service is exploring the future of narrowband satellite communications as its legacy Mobile User Objective System approaches the end of its life span.
Jun 17, 2024
Launching a war on drug cartels, ending the Russia-Ukraine war and expanding missile defense all have potential consequences.
Jun 13, 2024
The agency proposes a major revamp of the U.S. Army’s most advanced theater-level interceptor 16 years after the first battery was activated.
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Aug 20, 2025
Six U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region have increased their military spending by a combined 18.9% over the last three years.
Aug 20, 2025
Israel’s Defense Ministry says it is buying drones from local provider Xtend to equip ground forces.
Aug 19, 2025
While Portugal’s effort to replace its F-16 fleet have dragged on, other elements of the Portuguese Air Force’s 5.3 Modernization Plan are progressing more smoothly.
Aug 19, 2025
Pakistan’s Army is creating a dedicated rocket force that will likely be equipped with ballistic and possibly cruise missiles to act as a deterrent to India.
Aug 19, 2025
The French Air Force has deployed the newly modernized Dassault Mirage 2000D to East Africa, the first deployment of the midlife upgrade operational in April.
Aug 19, 2025
China has flown its first full-scale crewed tiltrotor aircraft, developed by state-owned company AVIC.
Aug 19, 2025
The UK is looking to build out its ground-based air defenses and seeking a lead systems integrator as part of the effort.
Aug 18, 2025
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin has announced his plans to retire, marking a surprise shift at the top of the service.