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16 April

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the Storting during his visit to Norway.

Ukraine Launches 100 Attacks with Robots on Front: Military Unit to AFP

A Ukrainian unit told AFP on Wednesday that it has carried out more than 100 attacks on the front using ground robots, after Zelensky hailed the capture of a Russian position thanks to this new method.

16 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP

Australia will lift defense spending to 3.0 percent of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, the government said Thursday.

15 April

Americas

Northrop Grumman's notional representation of its Glide Phase Interceptor program

Inder Singh Bisht

US Awards Northrop $475M for Hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor Design

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded a $475-million contract modification to Northrop Grumman for the Glide Phase Interceptor program.

15 April

Americas

An F-35 Lightning II test pilot conducts flight test Sept. 9 to certify the carrier variant of the fighter aircraft for carrying the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Revives Standoff Attack Weapon Effort for Low-Cost Strike Capability

The US Air Force has revived its interest in an affordable Standoff Attack Weapon after roughly four years, with fielding targeted for 2033.

15 April

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

South Korean Firm Gains Cyber Certification for US Military Sales

South Korean defense company SNT Dynamics has attained a cybersecurity credential required for US Department of Defense contracts.

15 April

Sea

HMS Richmond (Type 23) Duke-class frigate

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock to Continue Technical, Management Assistance for UK Naval Ships

Babcock International Group has received a two-year contract to extend its Future Maritime Support Program support for the UK Royal Navy.

15 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Sikorsky Lands $65M US Army Deal for Black Hawk Advanced Procurement

Lockheed Martin segment Sikorsky Aircraft has signed a $65-million contract for advanced procurement in support of 10 new UH-60M Black Hawks for the US Army.

15 April

Land

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace to Open Depot for India’s Tejas Jet Engines

The Indian Air Force has contracted GE Aerospace to establish a staging facility for the F404-IN20 propulsion systems that power the Tejas light combat aircraft.

15 April

Asia Pacific