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F-35 program finishes years-late tests needed for full production

WASHINGTON — The F-35 program has completed a long-delayed series of crucial tests, which could pave the way for a decision next year...

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Boeing to pay $8.1M to settle Osprey false claims allegations

WASHINGTON — Boeing agreed to an $8.1 million settlement with the federal government to resolve allegations that the company submitted false claims and...

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Anduril to hone Ghost drone autonomy under contract with US Air Force

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force awarded defense technology firm Anduril Industries contracts totaling $8 million to refine the autonomous capabilities on two...

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Brazil sets up fund for Army’s armored vehicle, missile capabilities

SAO PAULO — The Brazilian government has launched fund to dedicated to Army capabilities, including the acquisition and development of armored vehicles from...

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From parts to hypersonics, Pentagon sees 3D printing as ‘game changer’

WASHINGTON — The growth of additive manufacturing is a “game changer” for the military — one that can facilitate everything from rapid repairs...

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Australian F-35 crews end their Asian exercise spree in Indonesia

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian F-35 fifth-generation stealth fighters are taking part in an exercise in Indonesia, on the last leg of a deployment...

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Swarm of loitering munitions draws attention at Serbian defense show

Belgrade, Serbia – At the heart of the main hall of the Belgrade Partner 23 Defense Fair, an unusual display of drone technologies...

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Argentina signs agreement aimed at buying Leonardo AW109M helicopters

SANTIAGO, Chile — Argentina’s Defense Ministry has signed a letter of intention for the procurement of eight AW109M lightweight helicopters from Italian firm...

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Northrop wins $705 million contract for F-35 air-to-ground weapon

WASHINGTON — The Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman a $705 million contract to develop and test a high-speed air-to-ground weapon known as a...

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Joby’s air taxis to help US Air Force usher in electric aviation era

WASHINGTON — The Air Force’s project to add electric air taxis to its fleet took a big step forward Monday, as Joby Aviation...

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GAO blasts contractor-led F-35 maintenance as costly, slow

WASHINGTON — A lack of spare parts and technical data, poor training of maintainers, and a lagging effort to expand repair depots are...

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KC-135 tanker autopilot now safer to use in flight, Air Force says

Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots are inching closer to normal operations after incremental software fixes to the tanker’s glitchy autopilot have led the...

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