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Pentagon to issue guidance on open radio access networks to support 5G

Defense News - 17:36 Jun 27, 2024

ORAN is something the DoD has been pushing aggressively to explore.
Next-gen homeland defense interceptor plans are risky, watchdog says

Defense News - 17:29 Jun 27, 2024

In a report, the Government Accountability Office said there are technical, schedule and cost risks associated with the MDA's next-gen interceptor.
How Ukraine can defeat Russian glide bombs

Defense News - 16:31 Jun 27, 2024

In warfare, silver bullets are rare. Fighting often requires multiple capabilities and innovative or flexible use.
Dronemaker Skydio hiring team in Ukraine amid strategy shift

Defense News - 15:05 Jun 27, 2024

The war in Ukraine is the first to feature widespread use of small, commercial style drones.

Tags: Ukraine
South Korea orders first batch of KF-21 fighters

Defense News - 14:43 Jun 27, 2024

The order comes as the manufacturer reports the jet's development is currently 80% complete.
Denmark to bring home F-35 jets from Arizona amid upgrade delays

Defense News - 13:41 Jun 27, 2024

International customers are wary of delays resulting from Lockheed Martin's TR-3 aircraft upgrade rippling through their delivery schedules.
The Navy’s ongoing carrier conundrum

Defense News - 09:02 Jun 27, 2024

Ike's latest extended deployment raises questions about whether the Navy's carriers can respond to all the global hot spots where they are required.
DISA says IT ‘problem statements’ will help industry speed innovation

Defense News - 21:00 Jun 26, 2024

Officials said with industry constantly coming to market with new tools, there’s a need by government to be a wary purchaser.
Philippines seeking call with China over emerging Sierra Madre crisis

Defense News - 20:46 Jun 26, 2024

Manila has sought to calm ties with Beijing after Chinese sailors escalated a standoff near a Filipino outpost this June.
United Launch Alliance to fly second Vulcan mission in September

Defense News - 20:41 Jun 26, 2024

CEO Tory Bruno told reporters the company aims to complete the Space Force's certification process in time to fly two national security missions this year.
Extended range version of Army guided rocket enters production

Defense News - 19:35 Jun 26, 2024

Lockheed is cutting the Army's Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System's extended range version into its production line in Camden, Arkansas.
Pentagon to identify next Replicator capability set this summer

Defense News - 18:23 Jun 26, 2024

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said the Pentagon plans to propose Replicator 2.0 funding in its fiscal 2026 budget.

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Safran, MTU team up to power Europe’s next-gen military helicopter

Defense News - 16:53 Jun 26, 2024

A 50/50 joint venture will work on a “100% European engine” to power a military helicopter set to enter service by 2040, the companies announced.
Why the US Air Force should keep Next Generation Air Dominance alive

Defense News - 12:00 Jun 26, 2024

It's time to explore alternative design and acquisition strategies to significantly reduce the cost of NGAD and expedite its delivery.
NATO appoints outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as its next secretary

Defense News - 09:08 Jun 26, 2024

Rutte’s appointment was sealed by NATO ambassadors during a meeting at the 32-nation alliance’s headquarters in Brussels.

Tags: NATO
Pentagon head speaks with Russian counterpart for first time in a year

Defense News - 20:17 Jun 25, 2024

During the call, the two discussed "maintaining lines of communication" a day after Russia promised retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on Crimea.
National Guard soldiers field-test Next Generation Squad Weapons

Defense News - 19:54 Jun 25, 2024

Soldiers in a National Guard unit this month became the first Guard troops to field-test the Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon systems.

Tags: National Guard
Boeing’s aircraft woes drive drone focus at Leonardo facility

Defense News - 18:31 Jun 25, 2024

Leonardo had told unions in Rome that the plant at Grottaglie would need to shut down for four months.

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Marines make first landing on renovated WWII airfield in the Pacific

Defense News - 18:01 Jun 25, 2024

That airfield puts Marine aircraft within 1,000 miles of Manila, Philippines ― a major Pacific partner nation of the United States.

Tags: Pacific
Three workshops receive upgrades at Russian bomber manufacturer

Defense News - 16:12 Jun 25, 2024

The Kazan Aircraft Plant is the sole organization in Russia that produces Tu-160M bombers.