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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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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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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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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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Kyiv Warns Situation on Front Will Worsen in May

The situation for Ukraine on its frontline is likely to steadily deteriorate in coming weeks, Ukraine's military intelligence chief said.

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Rheinmetall to Build 155mm Ammunition Factory in Lithuania

Rheinmetall has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithuania to initiate the construction of an ammunition manufacturing facility.

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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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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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Israel Vows to Increase ‘Military Pressure’ on Hamas in ‘Coming Days’

PM Netanyahu said Israel will increase "military pressure" on Palestinian militant group Hamas in a bid to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

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Poland ‘Ready’ to Host Nuclear Weapons: President

Poland is ready to host nuclear arms if NATO decides to deploy the weapons in the face of Russia reinforcing its armaments in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Duda said.

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