Americas
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May- 2024 -29 May
US Air Force Orders Boeing JDAM Precision Kits for $7.5 Billion
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $7.5-billion contract for Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits that convert air-launched, unguided bombs into guided munitions.
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29 May
Ultra Demos Advanced Mobile Command Post for Canadian Military
Ultra Intelligence & Communications has announced the successful demonstration of its advanced mobile command post solution for the Canadian Armed Forces.
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29 May
Pratt & Whitney Begins Factory Construction in Morocco
RTX segment Pratt & Whitney Canada has started the construction of a new manufacturing center in Casablanca, Morocco.
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29 May
Oshkosh to Supply Medium Tactical Vehicles for US Army
Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense has received a contract to deliver medium tactical vehicles to the US Army.
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29 May
DARPA Picks Bell, Aurora to Advance Runway-Free X-Plane Development
DARPA has chosen Bell Textron and Aurora Flight Sciences to move to the next phase of the SPRINT X-Plane program.
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29 May
AeroVironment Joins Design Team for DARPA’s Naval VTOL Drone
DARPA has partnered with AeroVironment to support design works for the agency’s naval vertical takeoff and landing concept, the “X-Plane.”
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29 May
Biden’s Blurred Red Lines Under Scrutiny After Rafah Carnage
Joe Biden's red lines over Israel's assault on Rafah have kept shifting, but the US president faces growing pressure to take a firmer stance after a deadly strike in the Gazan city.
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28 May
Sikorsky Begins Flight Tests of New ‘Rotor Blown Wing’ Drone
Sikorsky has announced the start of flight testing for its new uncrewed aerial system that features a novel “rotor blown wing” design.
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28 May
US to Explore Establishment of Independent Cyber Force Branch
The US will explore the creation of an independent Cyber Force unit for its military as part of the defense policy bill for fiscal year 2025.
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28 May
UAE Exploring Potential Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Purchase: Report
The United Arab Emirates is exploring the possibility of purchasing China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” fighter aircraft.
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