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24 April

Concepts of the uncrewed fighter aircraft YFQ-42A (bottom) and the YFQ-44A are pictured in artwork. The aircraft are designed to leverage autonomous capabilities and crewed-uncrewed teaming to defeat enemy threats in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force artwork courtesy of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Anduril Industries)

Netherlands, US Air Force Formalize Partnership on CCA Drone Wingmen

The Netherlands and the US Air Force have formalized a partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft, including plans to acquire prototypes as part of the program’s development.

24 April

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Completes Initial JDAM LR Flight Tests Out to 200 Nautical Miles

The US Navy has completed two initial flight tests of the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range variant, advancing a cost-effective standoff strike capability for the Carrier Air Wing.

24 April

Jodesz Gavilan

Bird-Johnson Secures Propulsion Deal for 100th US DDG-51 Destroyer

The US Navy has placed an order for propellers for its 100th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, extending a four-decade propulsion partnership with Bird-Johnson.

24 April

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the US military and the Japanese Self-Defense Force

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Rules Out Striking Iran With Nuclear Weapon

US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization.

24 April

Staff Writer With AFP

US Confirms Peru Purchase of 12 Fighter Jets Despite Row

Lockheed Martin confirmed the purchase by Peru of 12 F-16 fighter jets in a deal that sparked fierce divisions within Peru's government.

23 April

BlackSky’s third Gen-3 satellite provides high-resolution image and analytics.

Giulia Bernacchi

BlackSky Secures $25M Deal for Satellite Imagery, Analytics Services

BlackSky secured a $25-million multi-year contract with an international defense customer for satellite imagery and analytics services.

23 April

The CFT is an annual requirement for Soldiers in designated Combat Military Occupation Specialties, to reinforce combat standards and lethality by assessing Soldiers' physical ability.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Launches New Field Test for Combat Roles

The US Army has introduced a new Combat Field Test, a physical assessment designed to better reflect the demands of combat roles.

23 April

Christine Casimiro

AV LOCUST Laser Zaps Drones in USS George H.W. Bush Live-Fire Test

AeroVironment has demonstrated the counter-drone capabilities of its LOCUST laser weapon system aboard the US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in a live-fire test.

23 April

Christine Casimiro

US Approves AIM-9X and Hellfire Missile Deals for NATO Allies

The US State Department has approved two separate foreign military sales packages covering missile systems and associated support for Lithuania and the Netherlands.

23 April