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Senior Airman Madelyne Kowalczyk, 11th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aircraft systems NCO in charge, operates a DJI Inspire 1 on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 2019. Small unmanned aircraft systems provide JBA defenders safer avenues in maintaining and increasing base security and daily routine activities. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy)

DJI to Remain on Pentagon Blacklist Over Suspected China Ties, Judge Rules

The US has refused to remove DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, from a Defense Department list of companies accused of supporting China’s military.

30 September

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army, Marine Vehicles Lag Behind Mission-Ready Benchmarks, GAO Says

A Government Accountability Office review has found that most US Army and Marine Corps ground vehicles do not meet mission-capable standards.

30 September

Giulia Bernacchi

Lockheed Finalizes New F-35 Production Deal for Nearly 300 Jets

Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have finalized an agreement for the production and delivery of 296 F-35 Lightning jets.

30 September

Skydweller Aero's aircraft during takeoff against a daylight background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Skydweller Pushes Solar Drone to Nonstop 3-Day Flight With 800-Pound Payload

In partnership with the US Navy, Skydweller Aero completed a three-day flight of its uncrewed aircraft, harnessing solar energy to remain airborne.

30 September

Christine Casimiro

US Revives WW2-Era Squadron for MQ-9 Reaper Operations in South Korea

The US Seventh Air Force has reactivated the World War II-era 431st Squadron as an MQ-9 Reaper unit at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, aligning with July reports that outlined plans for extended deployment.

30 September

Christine Casimiro

US Army Awards Raytheon $5 Billion Deal for Coyote Missile System

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $5-billion contract for the Coyote missile system, a high-speed weapon primarily used for counter-drone operations with multi-mission capability.

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