Patria to join with Ukraine’s General Cherry to make drones in Finland
Finnish defense company Patria is teaming up with Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry to jointly develop drones and start production in Finland.
UK’s Burnham to visit Ukraine with plan to support long-range missile production
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to announce British support to help Ukraine improve its domestic production of long-range missiles.
Two US tanker aircraft leave Bulgaria a month after deployment upset Iran
Two U.S. tanker aircraft have left Bulgaria’s Bezmer air base, Bulgaria’s defense minister said, after their deployment in the Balkan country angered Iran.
India seeks role in France’s sixth-generation fighter program
India hopes to gain key fighter-jet knowledge in a prospective partnership with France on a sixth-generation aircraft.
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Italy eyes US tech for souping up dumb missiles into drone interceptors
The Italian Air Force is mulling the purchase of U.S. technology that turns cheap unguided missiles into precision weapons.
Land
US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe
After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission.
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US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order
The U.S. and South Korea will cut short their annual joint military drills and scale back field training after Trump ordered a reduction in participation.
DARPA came close to finding a drone that can lift four times its own weight
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US Air Force looks to acquire target drones that can mimic stealth jets
The U.S. Air Force wants to acquire target drones that can mimic the performance of a variety of aircraft, from stealth fighters to small UAVs.
‘Everybody loves a winner’: US-Ukraine intel sharing surges as Kyiv racks up wins
U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine has rebounded to full strength as Kyiv’s mid- and deep-range strikes continue to hammer Russia’s oil industry.
Pentagon inks deals with Boeing, RTX to boost production of SM-3 components
The Pentagon signed seven-year framework agreements Friday with Boeing and RTX to expand production of critical components for the Standard Missile-3.
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The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.
Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy's longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo.
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US Air Force flight to Antarctica turns back after Russian hazardous space activity warning
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Two U.S. tanker aircraft have left Bulgaria’s Bezmer air base, Bulgaria’s defense minister said, after their deployment in the Balkan country angered Iran.
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India seeks role in France’s sixth-generation fighter program
India hopes to gain key fighter-jet knowledge in a prospective partnership with France on a sixth-generation aircraft.
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US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe
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Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy's longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo.
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