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Finland approves construction of Patria’s F-35 assembly facility

The project is linked to the $9.6 billion jet procurement contract reached between Finland and the American company Lockheed Martin in February 2022.

2 days ago

Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing new jets and drones

Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.

2 days ago

The Bell V-280 Valor is seen in a video playing above the Bell booth at the 2023 Association of the U.S. Army convention in Washington, D.C.

Europe

Bell, Leonardo to partner on tiltrotor helicopters

The agreement follows a long partnership between the firms on the BA609 tiltrotor program, which ended in 2011.

Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights

The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.

3 days ago

Indian committee OKs $4 billion buy of BrahMos missiles, more tech

The acquisition package includes cruise missiles, air defense weapons, surveillance radars and fighter jet engines.

3 days ago

Soldiers test Next Generation Squad Weapon in extreme cold weather

A platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.

4 days ago

Anduril, Hanwha team up to bid for Army’s light payload robot

Anduril is jumping into the Army's Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport robotic vehicle competition with partners Hanwha and Forterra.

4 days ago

Here are the winners and losers in US Army’s force structure change

High-tech units focused on multidomain operations are in; formations for counterinsurgency are out, in the Army's new force structure design.

5 days ago

8,000+ soldiers tested in large-scale combat in the Arctic

The exercise included a 150-mile helicopter deep strike and armed snowmobile hunter-killer teams.

6 days ago

Marines pass full financial audit, a first for any US military branch

The Marine Corps was deemed by a third-party auditor to have a full accounting of all its assets and financial values.

9 days ago

Comparing Russian, Ukrainian forces two years into war

Data from a recent military report offers a comparison between the military forces of the two countries.

10 days ago

US Army’s short-range air defense efforts face review board

The Army is seeking approval for its short-range air defense requirements, which will solidify a program of record for the rapidly developed capability.

10 days ago

US Army to test missile defense command system with THAAD weapon

The Army originally developed the Integrated Battle Command System as the brains of a future air and missile defense system.

11 days ago

Seeking local production, Israel to buy new assault rifles

The new procurement is intended to replace rifles worn out in the war against Hamas.

12 days ago

Marines test robotic mule that could carry weapons, sensors

The program seeks to take the load off of dismounted troops.

3 weeks ago

India takes next step toward new 155mm towed howitzers

The towed gun systems are to be no heavier than 15 tons, and they must be able to fire existing 155mm rounds to a distance of 40-plus kilometers.

3 weeks ago

Russia forced to ‘sacrifice quality for quantity’ in war with Ukraine

Last year, Russia reactivated from storage thousands of combat vehicles, according to a new report from the IISS think tank.

3 weeks ago

Army was right to kill multibillion-dollar helo program, analysts say

The Army's plan to cancel its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft was a surprise, but not a mistake, according to some defense experts.

3 weeks ago

The U.S. Army is buying hundreds of Coyote counter-drone systems in a deal worth $75 million.

RTX to supply 600 Coyote drone interceptors to Army

The $75 million deal for the interceptors was made "in direct support to the U.S. counter-unmanned aircraft systems mission," according to the service.

3 weeks ago