Americas
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Apr- 2024 -22 April
General Atomics to Pitch Modified Gray Eagle Drone as FARA Alternative
General Atomics has offered a modified version of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone as a potential alternative to the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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22 April
Safran Renews Engine Support for US Coast Guard Dolphin Helicopters
Safran has received a contract to extend in-service engine support for the US Coast Guard’s MH-65 Dolphin helicopters.
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22 April
BlueHalo Demos Backend Satellite Mission Services for US Space Force
Virginia defense contractor BlueHalo has showcased integrated backend satellite mission services for the US Space Force in Colorado Springs.
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22 April
DARPA Demos Aerial ‘Dogfight’ Between AI, Human-Piloted F-16s
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has announced the successful demonstration of an aerial “dogfight” between an AI-piloted and a human-controlled F-16 fighter jet.
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22 April
US Agrees to Pull Troops From Key Drone Host Niger: Officials
The US agreed to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base.
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22 April
US Navy Inaugurates Strategic Missions Facility Construction in Indiana
The US Navy has begun the construction of a new strategic missions facility at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division in Indiana. The Strategic Systems Engineering Facility (SSEF) is a research and development site providing engineering and test capabilities to support the agency’s integrated systems. Solutions produced with the site’s assistance will be utilized under the US Department of Defense’s deterrence triad, which comprises intercontinental, submarine-launched, and aerial ballistic missiles. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), and the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) led the groundbreaking ceremony. “NAVSEA’s investment at NSWC Crane with the SSEF will provide crucial capabilities to help maximize the effectiveness of the sea-based leg of the strategic deterrence triad, the most survivable leg of the triad,” STRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton stated. “The deterrence and combat capability USSTRATCOM provides is the bedrock of all operations and foundational to national and international security.” The US Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District in Kentucky will oversee construction works at the SSEF. The facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. Maintaining Strategic Systems Capabilities According to the US Navy, the SSEF is among the critical infrastructure projects being managed …
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22 April
Rockets Fired From Iraq at US-Led Coalition Base in Syria
Rockets were fired from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a US-led coalition, according to Iraqi security forces.
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22 April
US Lawmakers Pass $61B New Ukraine Aid After Costly Delay
US lawmakers have approved new funding to provide Ukraine with desperately needed military aid, but their months-long delay in doing so was costly, undermining Kyiv's fight against invading Russian forces.
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19 April
US Approves $143M Sale of Transport Aircraft to Argentina
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of Basler BT-67 transport aircraft to Argentina.
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19 April
Tech Consortium to Supply Wireless Device Detection Systems to Pentagon
Epiq will collaborate with CyNtelligent to deliver wireless device detection systems for sensitive locations of the US Department of Defense.
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