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L3Harris demonstrates Red Wolf integration with Sky Raider II International to expand flexible mission capabilities
L3Harris Technologies has demonstrated the integration of its Red Wolf launched effects vehicle with the Sky Raider II International aircraft.

U.S. Air Force tests A-10C probe refueling capability as rapid integration expands operational flexibility
The U.S. Air Force has tested the A-10C Thunderbolt II with a newly integrated probe refueling system, expanding the aircraft’s aerial refueling options.

U.S. Air Force marks 20 years of F-22 Raptor air dominance with focus on legacy, capability and future combat role
The U.S. Air Force marked 20 years of F-22 Raptor air dominance during a ceremony held on April 1 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

Lockheed Martin invests over $7 billion to expand missile production capacity and strengthen air defense supply chain
Lockheed Martin has invested more than $7 billion to expand production capacity for key defense systems, including advanced air defense munitions.
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Hanwha Aerospace unveils K9MH wheeled self-propelled howitzer as new contender for U.S. Army artillery modernisation
South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace has revealed the first images of its new 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, designated K9MH.

U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division accelerates transformation with HIMARS, drones and networked fires in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division is accelerating its transformation in the Indo-Pacific by integrating long-range fires, unmanned systems and networked sensing capabilities.

Estonia orders additional HIMARS systems from Lockheed Martin, expanding strike capability and industry investment
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems.
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Team Lynx details XM30 infantry fighting vehicle concept as U.S. Army program nears key decision [VIDEO]
Rheinmetall has released new details about its infantry fighting vehicle offering for the U.S. Army’s XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle program.
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U.S. Navy to inactivate USS Boise after prolonged repair delays and shift resources to new submarine programs
USS Boise, one of the younger submarines in its class, had been awaiting a scheduled overhaul since fiscal year 2016. During this period, the submarine spent extended time pierside and lost its dive certification in 2017. The vessel was moved multiple times between shipyards before repairs began. It was eventually assigned to HII Newport…

UK reveals Russian submarine activity near critical infrastructure as armed forces track and deter covert operation
The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed that British forces exposed a covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters.

U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs marks 70 years of advancing sea-based nuclear deterrence capabilities
The Strategic Systems Programs is marking 70 years of development in sea-based nuclear deterrence.

Royal Navy completes ten-day operation monitoring Russian warships and submarine in UK waters
The Royal Navy has completed ten days of intensive operations monitoring Russian naval activity in UK waters.
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L3Harris uses additive manufacturing to accelerate satellite thruster production for national security space missions
L3Harris Technologies is accelerating the production of satellite propulsion systems using additive manufacturing to support rapidly evolving national security space requirements.

NASA’s Artemis II crew returns to Earth after record-setting lunar mission
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency, traveled a total of 694,481 miles during the mission. At its farthest point, the crew reached a distance of 252,756 miles from Earth. The Artemis II mission surpassed the previous human distance record set by Apollo…

Defending NATO: a new opportunity for industry mission partnership
NATO members, faced with strategic decision-making about hardening their defensive posture, must choose carefully where precious tax dollars are spent.

Northrop Grumman’s Minotaur IV launches STP-S29A mission, deploying multiple Space Force satellites
Northrop Grumman successfully launched the STP-S29A mission aboard its Minotaur IV launch vehicle on April 8.











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