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• Here’s when the US Army will pick next long-range spy plane

  The service is divesting its entire turboprop-based ISR fleet, developed for counterinsurgency, in favor of a high-speed jet with high-tech sensors.

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  Jen Judson

  3 years ago

• How the US can reclaim leadership in advanced energetic materials

  It’s time to restore what was once American leadership in the materials that most define the lethality and effectiveness of weapons systems.

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  Robert Kavetsky

  3 years ago

• How the Pentagon can more rapidly buy and field the latest tech

  With rare exceptions, the U.S. Defense Department cannot acquire new technologies and systems in a timely manner.

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  Arun Seraphin and Diem Salmon

  3 years ago

• France offers to buy strategic assets from struggling IT firm Atos

  The company, which is involved in France’s nuclear-deterrent as well as land-warfare programs, is at risk of falling under foreign control.

  By

  Rudy Ruitenberg

  3 years ago

• Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckage

  A Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.

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  Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

  3 years ago

• Defense Innovation Unit moves to ease commercial drone certifications

  DIU wants to improve its process for vetting commercial drones, with the goal of making it easier for companies to sell their systems to the U.S. military.

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  Courtney Albon

  3 years ago

• Army officials question plan for future attack reconnaissance

  The service did away with the pursuit of a new manned armed scout helicopter and is grappling with how to fill the gap using a network of smart drones.

  By

  Jen Judson

  3 years ago

• Why China axed the Strategic Support Force and reshuffled the military

  Its successor, the Information Support Force, will now handle network information systems and communications support, and possibly network defense.

  By

  Gordon Arthur

  3 years ago

• US to provide $6B to fund long-term weapons for Ukraine, officials say

  The new funding — the largest tranche of USAI aid sent to date – will include a wide array of munitions for air defense, such NASAM, HIMARS and Patriots.

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  Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

  3 years ago

• Army heads into competitive flight demos for future tactical drone

  The Army has awarded contracts to two companies to continue on in a competition to provide a Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System.

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  Jen Judson

  3 years ago

• Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats

  The sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.

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  Tara Copp, AP

  3 years ago

• Here are 4 ways to defend against unmanned ground vehicles

  Like unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, UGV systems range broadly in size and mission.

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  Zachary Kallenborn

  3 years ago