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Rafael integrating SPICE 1000 stand-off munition on Israeli F-35s
The Israeli firm said integrating the weapon on Israeli F-35s was a step towards them being equipped on other countries&…
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‘It was time’ to admit US has weapons in orbit, Space Force’s new leader says
Russian and Chinese advances led to the revelation, Gen. Douglas Schiess says at AFA.…
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Missiles, drones and counter-drone systems: A look at day 2 of AFA
From counter-drone lasers to cutaway engine blocks, here are some of the sights from around the trade show floor.…
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BAE unveils Shadow EW, compact solutions for small aerial platforms
The company says the family of small solutions can be produced in high quantities at low cost. …
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Budget impasse imperils 1 in 10 Space Force programs, new chief says
“We’re thankful that we have a [continuing resolution] going into October [1], but I would really be more thankful if we…
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‘Hundreds’ of buildings, ‘dozens’ of aircraft destroyed or damaged during Iran ops: DoD IG
Operation Epic Fury has “resulted in strategic inventory shortfalls” of key munitions, Pentagon officials to…
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Army awards Lockheed $1.2B contract for PrSM Inc 2 system
Monday’s announcement comes after Lockheed successfully launched its first PrSM Increment 2 missile in February.…
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Italian fighter jets shoot down unidentified drone over Lithuania
The incident marks the second time in 30 days that the Italian Air Force has responded to airspace incursions. …
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A new era of uncrewed airpower: GA-ASI’s lineup for high-tech warfare
[Sponsored] GA-ASI is serious about retaining its position as the leading provider of UAS to the United States and its a…
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EXCLUSIVE: Pratt licenses Hermeus to build F100 fighter jet engine
Hermeus CEO Zach Shore told Breaking Defense the company can now vertically integrate production of its Quarterhorse dro…
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Iran strikes exposed gaps in medical evacuation ops across Middle East: IG
Medical professionals have long warned that drones would cause higher U.S. battlefield casualties. A new Inspector Gener…
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Three Patrons, Three Clients: The Mecca Alliance No One Owns
Every alliance contains a struggle over who gets to decide what the alliance is for. The unusual thing about the Mecca A…
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Why the US is talking about space weapons now
We recap leading headlines from day one of this year’s conference. …
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The gap between demand and delivery is widening. AI can help close it.
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White House sends Cao’s SECNAV nomination to Senate
The White House has also sent nominations over to the Senate for William Toti to serve as undersecretary of the Navy, an…
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Wither TraCSS? DoD, industry face hard choices in showdown over Commerce spacewatch effort
The big question facing DoD is what happens if the Traffic Coordination System for Space program is scrapped: is US Spac…
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Despite fire, lengthy deployment, Navy expects only six-month maintenance for USS Ford
The Ford wrapped up its 326-day deployment in May. …
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AFA’s 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference kicks off
From unmanned fighter jets to scale-model satellites, here are some of the sights from around the expo floor at the Gayl…
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After combat success, AFSOC wants new Leidos cruise missile on ‘every type’ of platform
The 200-pound class Havoc Spear has a range of over 400 nautical miles (460 miles), according to Leidos. …
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Reading the Kremlin’s Mind: Ukrainian Writers Attempt to Understand Putin
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spec…
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Northrop drops off SNC-led Navy trainer team
SNC will continue moving forward with its Freedom trainer offering for the Undergraduate Jet Training System program. …
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Space Force has ‘space control weapons’ on orbit, Air Force secretary reveals
Troy Meink didn’t elaborate on what “weapons” the US deployed, but revealed new info on other space an…