Space Force commander fired after email DOD says ‘undermined’ JD Vance
"The concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base," the fired commander wrote.
Switzerland to buy 4 or 5 IRIS-T air-defense systems from Diehl
Armasuisse tested Hensoldt’s TRML-4D radar for the new medium-range air-defense system between March 31 and April 11.
Train like you fight: Taiwan comes to grips with an old military adage
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Dassault CEO strikes dark tone on Europe’s sixth-gen fighter progress
Trappier's view contrasts with that of Airbus, which cited "strong progress" in a statement.
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Space Force commander fired after email DOD says ‘undermined’ JD Vance
"The concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base," the fired commander wrote.
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Cummings Aerospace ready to manufacture Hellhound munition
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DOD issues guidance to advance civilian workforce overhaul
DOD civilian employee roles that do not facilitate "lethality" should be assessed for restructuring or elimination, the memo states.
US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts
About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.
Seeking reset, Hegseth affirms Panama’s sovereignty over canal
“We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” the U.S. defense secretary said before departing the country back to Washington.
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Hegseth vows US will ‘take back’ Panama canal from Chinese influence
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Senate confirms Trump’s nominee for top Pentagon policy job
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Top general recommends US maintain current troop levels in Europe
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Turkey’s STM starts construction of corvettes for Malaysia
The ships represent Turkey’s first corvette export to the Asia-Pacific region.
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L3Harris pitches full-rate production for missile tracking sensor
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"The concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base," the fired commander wrote.
Switzerland to buy 4 or 5 IRIS-T air-defense systems from Diehl
Armasuisse tested Hensoldt’s TRML-4D radar for the new medium-range air-defense system between March 31 and April 11.
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Military planners have vowed to inject a greater degree of realism into military training, as China readies new tactics for a potential invasion.
Dassault CEO strikes dark tone on Europe’s sixth-gen fighter progress
Trappier's view contrasts with that of Airbus, which cited "strong progress" in a statement.
Britain announces a surge of Ukraine support at meeting of allies
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DOD issues guidance to advance civilian workforce overhaul
DOD civilian employee roles that do not facilitate "lethality" should be assessed for restructuring or elimination, the memo states.
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US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts
About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.
Turkey’s STM starts construction of corvettes for Malaysia
The ships represent Turkey’s first corvette export to the Asia-Pacific region.
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