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Stratolaunch sets sights on hypersonic speeds for next Talon-A test

Following a successful test flight in which its Talon-A vehicle reached near-hypersonic speeds, Stratolaunch is preparing for its next mission to reach or...

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Britain finalizes deal to buy 14 Chinook helicopters

LONDON — Britain’s defense secretary has committed to a deal to acquire a new fleet of Boeing-built extended-range Chinook helicopters.Fourteen CH-47-ER Chinooks, destined...

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Revamped KC-46 vision system slipping into 2026, nearly two years late

The rollout of the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker’s new remote vision system will likely slip into 2026, placing it nearly two years behind...

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Pentagon may build a second track for hypersonic ground testing

The Pentagon is exploring options to build a second track to test hypersonic systems that can travel at speeds above Mach 5.George Rumford,...

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India approves full development of fifth-generation fighter

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has given a green light to continue development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft,...

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Pentagon clears F-35 for full-rate production

The Defense Department said Tuesday it has officially made its long-awaited decision to move forward with full-rate production on the F-35 Joint Strike...

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F-35 upgrade delays prompt US Air Force to scale back jet purchases

The ongoing delay in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s latest upgrades was one factor in the U.S. Air Force’s recent decision to purchase...

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Air Force budget backs Raytheon hypersonic, no Lockheed missile funds

The U.S. Air Force’s proposed fiscal 2025 budget requests $517 million to keep developing its Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile — but the AGM-183A...

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Takeaways from Turkey’s annual defense report

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s Defence Ministry released its annual report on March 7, detailing activities it carried out in 2023 and its future goals.The...

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US Air Force budget request leans toward R&D, trims fighter purchases

The Air Force’s proposed budget for fiscal 2025 would cut procurement of two major fighter programs — the F-35A and F-15EX Eagle II...

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Next Indonesian president may be boon to military buildup, expert says

MANILA, Philippines — The results of Indonesia’s recent presidential election could be a boon for military modernization programs, as the current defense minister...

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V-22 Osprey fleet will fly again, with no fixes but renewed training

The U.S. military will allow its fleet of V-22 Ospreys to fly again, three months after it grounded the entire inventory of more...

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