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• Missile defense interceptor competition enters critical design phase

  The Missile Defense Agency’s homeland defense interceptor competition enters critical design review stage, putting it on a path for fielding by FY27.

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  Jen Judson

  3 years ago

• Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troops

  Sunday’s drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.

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  Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

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  Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press

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  Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

  3 years ago

• White House official calls for investment in satellite servicing market

  A National Space Council official said agencies like the Space Force must start funding capabilities like on-orbit refueling and satellite servicing.

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  Courtney Albon

  3 years ago

• Air Force’s electric aircraft test ends with simulated casualty evac

  The Air Force is looking for ways to use electric aircraft for everything from shuttling cargo and passengers around a base to evacuating downed airmen.

  By

  Stephen Losey

  3 years ago

• France orders unmanned submarine demonstrator from Naval Group

  The agreement will allow for the development of technologies around energy autonomy, sensor integration and autonomous operation.

  By

  Rudy Ruitenberg

  3 years ago

• Deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules needed for national security

  Though Chinese efforts are gaining ground, Western nations have the lead on technology.

  By

  Gerard Barron

  3 years ago

• Savoie takes over as Elbit Systems of America chief executive

  The company was in October selected to work on a next-generation laser targeting system known as JETS II.

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  Colin Demarest

  3 years ago

• US sees ‘footprints’ of Iran-backed group in Tower 22 drone attack

  The Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq.

  By

  Colin Demarest

  3 years ago

• Fatal drone attack similar to recent incidents in Iraq and Syria

  Three U.S troops were killed and at least another 40 were wounded in Sunday’s attack on the Tower 22 base.

  By

  Meghann Myers

  3 years ago

• Mideast waters challenge unmanned vessels, says US Navy leader

  The Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, for example, is known to have relatively bad visibility year-round.

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  Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

  3 years ago

• Drone that killed US troops may have been mistaken for friendly

  Preliminary reports suggest the enemy drone that struck the Tower 22 installation may have been mistaken for an American drone returning to base.

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  Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

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  Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press

  3 years ago

• What is Tower 22, the base in Jordan where 3 US troops were killed?

  34 U.S. service members were also injured in Sunday’s attack.

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  Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

  3 years ago