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27 January

All Terrain Logistics and Tactical Support (ATLAS) vehicle. Photo: ND Defense

ND Defense to Assemble Medium Tactical Truck Prototype for US Marines

The US Department of Defense has awarded ND Defense a $17.2-million contract to produce a Medium Tactical Truck (MTT) prototype for the Marine Corps.

27 January

Giulia Bernacchi

Greece Receives 30th Upgraded F-16 Viper From Lockheed Martin

American firm Lockheed Martin has delivered the 30th upgraded F-16 Viper to the Hellenic Air Force to enhance its combat capabilities.

26 January

Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Suggests US Releasing 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel

Donald Trump said Saturday that a "lot of things" ordered by Israel were now being delivered, following a report that the US president had released a hold on the provision of 2,000-pound bombs.

26 January

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during his nomination hearing as Department of State Secretary in Washington DC, USA, on January 15, 2025. (Photo by Lenin Nolly/NurPhoto) (Photo by Lenin Nolly / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Rubio Threatens Bounties on Taliban Leaders Over Detained Americans

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday threatened bounties on the heads of Afghanistan's Taliban leaders, sharply escalating the tone as he said more Americans may be detained in the country than previously thought.

24 January

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News Contributor, visits the 138th Fighter Wing, Detachment 1, at Ellington Field, TX, on Feb. 1, 2017. Hegseth met with 138th Operations Group personnel, prior to his incentive ride in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, in order to be fully prepared for the experience of flying in a fighter jet. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Drew A. Egnoske)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Senate Confirms Former Fox News Co-Host as Pentagon Chief

The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.

24 January

Four newly commissioned Island-class patrol boats of the Hellenic Navy

Christine Casimiro

Four Ex-US Coast Guard Island-Class Patrol Boats Join Greek Navy

Greece has commissioned four Island-class coastal patrol boats in an approximately $44-million acquisition from the US Coast Guard’s excess supply.

24 January

De Havilland Dash 8-400 regional airliner

Rojoef Manuel

Dash Airliners to Join Canadian Air Force’s Modern Training Fleet

SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace have procured three De Havilland Dash 8-400 regional airliners for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training program.

24 January

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Rojoef Manuel

Kratos to Extend Development Support for US Marines Valkyrie Drone

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a $34.8-million contract to continue its support services for the US Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system development.

24 January