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U.S. Navy declares initial operational capability for upgraded P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 aircraft
The U.S. Navy has declared Initial Operational Capability for the P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 system following the first phase of operational testing.
U.S. approves potential $200 million sale of Hellfire missiles to Netherlands for Apache and Reaper fleets
The U.S. Department of State has approved approved a Dutch request for the potential purchase of additional AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles.
U.S. Air Force plans to buy nearly 4,300 additional JASSM cruise missiles to rebuild inventories after Iran strikes
The U.S. Air Force said that it plans to order nearly 4,300 additional AGM-158 JASSM cruise missiles produced by Lockheed Martin.
Skydio to invest $3.5 billion to expand U.S. drone manufacturing, boost supply chains and create thousands of jobs
Skydio announced plans to invest $3.5 billion in the United States over the next five years to expand domestic manufacturing and research capabilities.
U.S. Department of War highlights progress on Golden Dome missile defense program to counter advanced threats
The U.S. Department of War presented an update on the Golden Dome for America missile defense initiative during an event at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story on April 23.
NATO weighs joint purchase of Saab GlobalEye aircraft to replace ageing E-3 Sentry early warning fleet
NATO member states are considering the joint acquisition of Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft, according to German media citing unofficial sources.
U.S. Air Force plans to double F-15EX fleet to 267 aircraft under revised procurement strategy
The U.S. Air Force plans to more than double its future fleet of F-15EX Eagle II fighters, increasing the target from 129 to 267 aircraft.