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28 July

A student pilot prepares to take flight in the T-6 Texan II flight simulator.

US Air Force Looking to Bring Connectivity to Simulation Programs

The United States Air Force is looking to have its virtual training simulation programs be interconnected through software.

28 July

Asia Pacific

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaks during a ceremony in Tehran

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran’s Khamenei Warns to Not Trust West as New Government Expected

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said "trusting the West does not work," as the Islamic republic prepares for a new administration to take power.

28 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Ex-Contractor Jailed for Leaking US Drone Attack Secrets

A former intelligence analyst was sentenced Tuesday to 45 months in prison for leaking secrets about the US military's drone attacks that were the basis of a powerful 2015 news expose.

27 July

Americas

The F-35A, AF-4, can be seen outfitted with a spin recovery chute (SRC) during High Angle of Attack testing accomplished by the F-35 Integrated Test Force team at Edwards Air Force Base, California

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Awarded $62M Air Force Parachute Landing System Contract

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $62.2 million contract to supply the US Air Force with parachute and drag chute systems.

27 July

Arms

BAE Systems has received a $117 million contract to produce next-generation missile seekers for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile.

Hercules Reyes

BAE Signs Next-Gen Missile Seeker Contract With Lockheed Martin

BAE Systems has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to produce next-generation missile seekers for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile.

27 July

Americas

A Soldier guides a M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during an exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 2018

Hercules Reyes

US Army Selects Five Firms for Bradley Replacement

The US Army has awarded contracts to five firms for the concept design phase for the replacement of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

26 July

Americas

Hercules Reyes

AeroVironment to Provide Puma 3 AE, Raven Systems to USAF

AeroVironment has secured two orders from the US Air Force for Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft systems and spares packages, as well as Raven UAS spares packages.

26 July

Americas

US soldiers stand at the Qayyarah Air Base, where US-led troops in 2017 helped Iraqis plan out the fight against the Islamic State in nearby Mosul

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden to Meet Iraq PM, Announce ‘New Phase’ of US Deployment

President Joe Biden is expected to launch a "new phase" of US military presence in Iraq, ending combat operations but stopping short of full withdrawal.

23 July

Asia Pacific

Afghan National Army soldiers keep watch in Dand-e-Ghori district in Baghlan province on March 15, 2016, following weeks of heavy battles to recapture the area from Taliban militants

Staff Writer With AFP

Taliban Claim Of Controlling 90% Of Afghan Border Is ‘Absolute Lie’: Govt

The Taliban's claim to hold 90 percent of Afghanistan's borders is an "absolute lie," the defense ministry said Friday, insisting government forces were in control of the country's frontiers.

23 July

Africa