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U.S. approves potential $6.6 billion sale of air and missile defense systems to United Arab Emirates
The U.S. State Department has approved two potential foreign military sales requests from the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening its ground-based air and missile defense capabilities.
Dutch F-35 fighters conduct joint training with U.S. Air Force at Hill AFB During exercise Lightning Forge
Dutch F-35A fighter jets and personnel have deployed to Hill Air Force Base in Utah to train alongside U.S. Air Force units during exercise Lightning Forge.
UAE says air defences intercepted hundreds of missiles and drones since February 28 amid regional escalation
The United Arab Emirates said its air defense systems have intercepted hundreds of incoming threats since the escalation of regional hostilities on February 28.
U.S. services prepare to receive F-35 jets without radars as AN/APG-85 development delays persist, report says
The U.S. military is preparing to accept F-35 fighter jets without onboard radars due to delays in the development of the next-generation AN/APG-85 system.
U.S. and Japan complete first SPY-7 radar tracking test for Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force have completed a key integration test for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme.
U.S. Army receives first autonomous-ready H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter for testing under future aviation program
The U.S. Army has taken delivery of its first H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter configured for autonomous operations, marking a significant step in future aviation capabilities.
Palladyne AI wins U.S. Navy contract to develop low-cost near-hypersonic air-launched missile system
Palladyne AI, through its subsidiary GuideTech, has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to develop a low-cost, near-hypersonic air-launched missile.