Defense
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Lockheed names software specialist as new head of F-35 jet program
Lockheed Martin is putting a software engineering specialist in charge of its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program as the current…
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Finnish startups are thriving in the wake of NATO expansion
HELSINKI — Startups are driving growth within Finland’s defense sector after the country joined NATO last year, with companies showing…
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France kicks off development of wingman drone for Rafale fighter jet
PARIS — France kicked off the development of an air-combat drone that will serve as an unmanned wingman for the…
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How the Army is using AI during Hurricane Helene relief
The Army’s 18th Airborne Corps is for the first time using a battlefield capability to map road closures, cellular outages,…
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Israel defense minister delays DC visit amid Iran strike planning
Israel’s defense minister has postponed a planned visit to Washington, where he was scheduled to meet with Defense Secretary Lloyd…
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With US military support, Israel shifts Middle East power balance
WASHINGTON — Israeli military strikes are targeting Iran’s armed allies across a nearly 2,000-mile stretch of the Middle East and…
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Europe launches space mission in defense against city-killer asteroids
PARIS — Europe launched its first spacecraft to help develop a defense against city-killer asteroids slamming into Earth. The European…
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Air Force picks seven new possible homes for KC-46A Pegasus
The Air Force announced seven potential landing spots on Oct. 3 for its newest refueling tanker’s main hub, and the…
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Trophy vehicle-defense system gets top-attack upgrade
JERUSALEM — Israeli defense contractor Rafael has equipped its Trophy active protection system with a top-attack defense capability, closing a…
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Anduril lands $250 million Pentagon contract for drone defense system
The Pentagon awarded Anduril Industries a contract worth $250 million to counter drone attacks against U.S. forces with the company’s…
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