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Conti Federal to Construct B-21 Simulator Hub at Ellsworth Base
Conti Federal Services has signed a $36.3-million contract to build an Aircrew Distributed Debriefing Flight Simulator Facility at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
F-35 Directs MQ-20 Drone in New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Test
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has demonstrated interoperability between the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet and the MQ-20 Avenger drone in support of the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
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DOD Contracts
Hezbollah Drone Barrage Pressures Israeli Military Defenses
Over 15 explosive unmanned aerial systems launched by Iran-backed Islamist group Hezbollah detonated in Israel on Tuesday, with several striking inside military areas, amid mounting concerns over the increasing use of drones in cross-border attacks.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Canadian Army Wants Cheap Precision Drones for Modern Combat
The Canadian Army has launched a pilot competition to develop small unmanned aerial systems for indirect fire missions.
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Arms
Pentagon Taps Raytheon for $1B NASAMS Sale to Kuwait
The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $1-billion contract for the supply of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System fire units for Kuwait.
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Norway to Begin Serial Procurement of CAVS From Patria
Norway has signed a framework agreement with Finland defense contractor Patria to initiate the serial procurement of the Common Armored Vehicle System for its armed forces.
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Space
SpaceX Wins $2.29B Deal for US Military Satellite Network
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has received a $2.29-billion contract to build a secure satellite communications network to link military sensors, weapon systems, and command capabilities.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Australia Rolls Out Southern Hemisphere’s First 3D-Printed Drone Boat for Defense Ops
West Australian firm Hyperion Systems has launched what it describes as the southern hemisphere’s first 3D-printed unmanned surface vessel, the ASTRA 460, at a defense and security expo in Perth.
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Sea
Japan Eyes New Zealand Warship Deal With Mogami Frigate Offer
Japan is preparing formal talks to sell the upgraded configuration of its homegrown Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate to New Zealand, with defense leaders from both countries expected to plan the proposal later this month.
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Indonesia Advances Domestic Scorpene Submarine Program to Pre-Production
Jakarta’s state-owned company PT PAL has moved to the pre-production stage of Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarines for the Indonesian Navy.
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