Army eyeing ISR portfolio pivot, plans tests for 1,000-mile range launched effect
One Army official acknowledged that the future High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) might go through a program change.
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As Peru seeks new fighter jets, global firms jockey for position
American, South Korean, French and Swedish plane-makers all appear to be courting Lima, while political instability complicates matters further.
Geosynchronous Orbit Awareness System to Leverage Commercial Parts and Construction
The U.S. Space Force found that reducing requirements on a geosynchronous orbit awareness system would reduce construction time by one-third and cost by more than one-half, a service official said […]
Delaying Navy’s F/A-XX next gen fighter risks US being ‘outmatched’ by China, key lawmaker says
“We cannot wait,” Rep. Ken Calvert said. “Further, we cannot expect to grow the defense industrial base by undermining it.”
Prototype CCA Range to Be Greater Than F-35A and F-22
The range of the U.S. Air Force’s prototype autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) is to be at least 700 nautical miles–greater than the 590 nautical mile range of the Air […]
Varda Space Capsule Successfully Lands On Earth In Hypersonic Reentry Test
Varda Space Industries on Tuesday said its W-3 capsule successfully landed in South Australia following two months on orbit in a test of an inertial measurement technology in the high-hypersonic […]
Trump, Qatar sign agreements to go ahead with $2B MQ-9B, $1B counter-drone orders
Both deals had previously been approved, but the White House said today’s signings “mark President Trump’s intent to accelerate Qatar’s defense investment in the U.S.-Qatar security partnership — enhancing regional deterrence an…
Pentagon considers big shifts for Sentinel ICBM, drone wingmen in FY25, draft documents say
The Air Force could cut about $1 billion from the Sentinel ICBM and add hundreds of millions of dollars for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone wingmen program, a draft April proposal says.
Belgium signs declaration with Poland to boost air power and MANPADS capabilities
The plan from Belgium to acquire hundreds of MANPADS comes at time when Europe is investing heavily in rearmament initiatives and urgent efforts to shore up its defenses.
Keeping Black Hawk and rotary wing aviation essential with launched effects, autonomy and MOSA
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