International
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Navy/USMC
U.K. Declares New Carrier Strike Group IOC Before Initial Deployment
The U.K. Royal Navy announced Monday its carrier strike group (CSG) achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC) ahead of its maiden deployment later in 2021. The Royal Navy said the IOC […]
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Army
Israel Delivers Second Iron Dome Battery To U.S. Army
Israel has delivered the second of two batteries of the Iron Dome missile defense system to the U.S. Army, as the service plans to field the first interim capability by […]
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International
State Department Approves $4 Billion AH-64E Apache Deal With Kuwait
The State Department has approved a $4 billion deal with Kuwait for the sale of AH-64E Apache helicopters. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on Dec. 29 of […]
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Navy/USMC
Super Hornet Demonstrates Ski-Jump Ramp Compatibility
The U.S. Navy and Boeing [BA] recently proved the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet can operate via a ski jump ramp in testing, a necessary step for India’s aircraft carriers, the […]
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Navy/USMC
HII Delivers Remus 100 UUVs To Germany
Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII] delivered additional Remus 100 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) to the Germany Navy, the company said Monday. The Remus 100 is a man-portable UUV designed to operate […]
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Business/Financial
BAE Systems Names Tondreault President Of Platforms & Services Sector
BAE Systems on Wednesday said that Jeremy Tondreault has been named as the new president of the Platforms & Services operating segment effective Jan. 4, succeeding Guy Montminy who plans […]
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Space
U.S. Space Command Says Russia Has Again Tested Direct-Ascent ASAT
U.S. Space Command on Dec. 16 said that Russia has again tested a direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile. “Russia publicly claims it is working to prevent the transformation of outer space […]
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International
State Department Approves $500 Million Deal With Italy To Integrate Mission Equipment On G550 Aircraft
The State Department has approved a potential $500 million deal with Italy for Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare (AISREW) mission systems to be integrated on Gulfstream G550 aircraft. […]
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Missile Defense
Israel and U.S. Conduct David’s Sling Intercept Test
Israeli and the U.S. recently completed a set of flight tests with the David’s Sling missile system, including cruise and ballistic missile intercepts, the governments said Tuesday. The testing campaign, […]
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International
U.S. Sanctions Turkey Over Purchase Of Russian S-400 Missile Defense System
The White House on Monday announced it is imposing sanctions on Turkey for its purchase of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system. The sanctions are the first to be placed […]