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York Space Systems Details US Space Force Orders for Data Network Testing 

York Space Systems has outlined work under two previously awarded US Space Force task orders to test spacecraft and ground systems.

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Battelle to Develop and Test Technologies for US Airbase Resilience 

The US Air Force selected Battelle to develop and test technologies that help airbases remain operational and recover from disruptions.

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Beyond the Main Gun: PERCH 2.0 Brings Loitering Munitions to Tanks

The US Army’s M1A2 Abrams tanks and Stryker fighting vehicles are set to gain new firepower options to defeat modern threats, thanks to the PERCH 2.0 system.

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British Army Tests Soldiers in First-Ever Drone Wars Competition

The UK has held its first-ever “Drone Wars” competition, bringing together more than 23 teams of soldiers from armored units and engineering units across the British Army to test their drone warfare skills.

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Ideal Aerospace’s Troublemaker Is Built to Complicate Enemy Air Defense

US firm Ideal Aerospace has unveiled Troublemaker, a long-range unmanned aerial vehicle designed to stretch enemy defenses with its reach, versatility, and swarm capabilities.

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Pentagon Orders Faster Approvals for Counter-Drone Systems

The US Department of Defense has issued a memorandum directing officials to accelerate approvals for counter-drone systems and remove bureaucratic hurdles that delay their deployment.

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US Reaffirms Conditions for Turkey’s F-35 Jet Transfer

The US is in continuous discussions to supply F-35 combat aircraft to Turkey, though conditions tied to Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems remain the central hurdle.

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Kuwait Buys $490M Air Defense System From UK

Kuwait has agreed to purchase a $490.5 million air defense system from British defense technology firm MARSS to protect its territory from unmanned aerial system incursions.

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Germany Clears More MEKO A-200 Submarine-Hunting Frigates After F126 Scrap

Germany has approved the procurement of four additional MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.

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Edgewing Opens GCAP Engineering Hub in Italy

British defense company Edgewing has inaugurated an engineering facility in Turin, Italy, marking a major milestone in support of the Global Combat Air Program to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet for Italy, Japan, and the UK by 2035.

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