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It’s time to fully fund the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft
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Pentagon inspector general report rehashes Space Command HQ debate
Meanwhile, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee claims the White House will soon name Huntsville, Alabama, as Space Command's permanent home.
Space Force ‘Meadowlands’ jammer ready for formal testing
The system uses radio signals to jam enemy communications and Meadowlands brings an expanded frequency range, which improves its ability to interfere.
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Pentagon inspector general report rehashes Space Command HQ debate
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US Army plans to dramatically accelerate Abrams tank modernization
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