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Soldiers carrying ARAD modular assault rifles

Israel Ships First ARAD Rifles to Argentina

The Argentine Armed Forces have received an initial batch of 250 ARAD modular assault rifles from Israel Weapon Industries, initiating the replacement of the service’s aging FN FAL and M16 systems.

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 3, 2022) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CV 75) conducts flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea in support of Neptune Strike 2022, Feb. 3. Neptune Strike 2022 highlights NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime capabilities of a carrier strike group to ensure high operational readiness across the Alliance and the defence and protection of all Allies. It is the first time since the Cold War that a full US carrier group comes under NATO command.(Photo by French Master Sergeant Malaury Buis)

Rojoef Manuel

HII Wins $5B Deal to Revamp USS Harry S. Truman Aircraft Carrier

The US Navy has awarded HII a $5-billion contract to provide a major overhaul for the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

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Airmen attending a base all-call use their smart phones to follow along and interact during the presentation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 26, 2018. Fairchild leadership supporting Airmen is a high priority, and were testing out the interactive format as a means to better connect with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

Rojoef Manuel

DARPA Taps Xint to Find Flaws in Pentagon Messaging Apps

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected cybersecurity firm Xint to research autonomous artificial intelligence to detect software vulnerabilities in messaging applications across the US Department of Defense.

1 October

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

A Humanoid Robot With Armor and AI Just Caught the US Army’s Eye

A humanoid robot with ballistic protection and AI has earned a place in the US Army’s growing robotics push.

1 October

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Neros Wins Pentagon Order for 14,000 FPV Drones After Gauntlet 2 Success

Neros has secured an order for more than 14,000 drones worth $100 million following its performance in Gauntlet 2 of the US Department of Defense’s Drone Dominance Program.

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Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Navy Moves to Buy 30 Medium Unmanned Vessels After Live Sea Trials

The US Navy is expected to procure more than 30 medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) after completing Phase 1 of live sea trials with American warfighters.

1 October

Ethan M. Encarnacion

ASTRA Named US Army Finalist for Three-Layer Interceptor System

A Dutch-American defense partnership has created a multi-layered interceptor system that can match different weapons to the range and type of an incoming threat.

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Christine Casimiro

US Air Force Orders 22 More Boeing F-15EX Fighters for $2.38B

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.38-billion contract to produce an additional 22 F-15EX Eagle II aircraft under Lot 7.

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Christine Casimiro

US Navy’s John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Reaches Preliminary Acceptance

The US Navy has conducted preliminary acceptance of the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding, completing a final step towards delivery.

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