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SpaceU.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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InternationalState 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 DefenseIsrael 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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InternationalU.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 […]
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CongressSenate Votes Down Measures Aimed At Blocking $23 Billion Arms Sale To UAE
The Senate on Wednesday evening voted down two measures aimed at blocking the White House’s planned $23 billion arms sale to the United Arab Emirates. The resolutions, introduced by Sens. […]
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BudgetOutlook For Defense In 2021 Stable, Deloitte Says In New Forecast
Defense budgets and sales next year will remain “relatively” stable and defense spending worldwide will increase in the low single digits—surpassing $2 trillion—amid rising geopolitical tensions, the auditing and consulting […]
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Business/FinancialAeroVironment Enters Unmanned Ground Vehicle Space With Telerob Acquisition
Unmanned aircraft system developer and manufacturer AeroVironment [AVAV] on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire Germany’s Telerob for $45.4 million in cash, a deal that gives it products and […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $280 Million Sale Of Military Communications Systems To Taiwan
The State Department approved a possible $280 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of a Field Communications System (FICS) and associated equipment for Taiwan. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified […]
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InternationalParis Air Show Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The board of directors of the Paris Air Show and the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) have canceled the scheduled June 21-27, 2021 event due to COVID-19 concerns, the organizations […]
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InternationalU.S. Reports Arms Sales Increased To $175 Billion In FY ’20
The U.S. government authorized arms sales amounting to over $175 billion in fiscal year 2020, a 2.8 percent increase the previous year at $170 billion, officials said Friday. These sales […]
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