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Jul 25, 2024
Defense officials are divided about the U.S. Air Force’s plan for Collaborative Combat Aircraft
Jul 25, 2024
The Pentagon is still limiting payments to Lockheed Martin amid upgrade struggles.
Jul 24, 2024
Seven years after a pivotal demonstration, the service takes a key step toward fielding autonomous resupply rotorcraft.
Jul 23, 2024
The 100-day mission was designed to hunt for water ice near the lunar south pole.
Jul 22, 2024
The time has come for the U.S. to spark a revolution in the manufacturing of solid propellants and explosives, argues Mark Lewis.

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Nov 07, 2025
Germany is providing counter-drone support to its neighbor Belgium after a spate of unidentified UAS sightings, including near military facilities.
Nov 06, 2025
A former employee of Corning faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison for economic espionage and 10 years in prison for theft of trade secrets, the Justice Department says.
Nov 06, 2025
The anti-drone missile is supposed to expand the effectiveness of Skyranger 30 against small and very small drones.
Nov 06, 2025
The technique was demonstrated several times during development and operational testing of the ship and the aircraft.
Nov 06, 2025
At the heart of tension in France is that Dassault Aviation asserts it does not have enough say over program decisions.
Nov 06, 2025
SES says the U.S. government shutdown has delayed some contract awards and could push them into next year, denting the satellite service provider’s Q3 earnings.
Nov 06, 2025
Switzerland is nearing a deal with Elbit Systems to get compensation from the company after Bern agreed to field the Hermes 900 despite capability shortfalls.
Nov 06, 2025
Germany is fast-tracking several key capabilities from its Panavia Tornado to the Eurofighter fleet as the Tornado is prepared for withdrawal from service.