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Israeli firm wants to convert commercial ships into floating drone bases

JERUSALEM — Elbit Systems detailed a new maritime concept centered on its Hermes 650 Spark unmanned aircraft, envisioning the conversion…

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, 33-Year USAF Vet, Dies

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of the most influential Airmen ever to serve in Congress, died July 12 after a sudden cardiac event.…

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Wilsbach: Active Airmen Must Have Body Composition Scores by July 31

Active-Duty Airmen must ensure they have a waist-to-height ratio assessment in their official record within the next two weeks, Air…

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The Pentagon says drones are not a ‘silver bullet’ in its new handbook on fighting them

The 90-page guide is a “practical handbook” on dealing with the rise of drone threats to troops and bases. Unmanned…

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Ukraine can soon build its own Patriots – but it could take years

KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to build its own Patriot interceptors would grant a…

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LRASM Clears Integration Milestone for Use on the B-1B

The Air Force recently tested the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile on the B-1B Lancer, clearing a key milestone for integrating the weapon…

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Deep-Space Radar Construction Delayed, GAO Says

The Space Force approved the first of three deep-space radars for early operational use last fall, but construction delays at…

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Air Force, Space Force combine multiple AI tools in latest battle management experiment

The Multi-Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming wargame demonstrated that AI tools can significantly improve the Air Force’s command-and-control operations.…

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Poland teams up with Spain to double tanker aircraft purchase

WARSAW, Poland — As the Polish government is advancing plans to purchase multi-role tanker transport aircraft for the country’s Air…

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F-15EX Makes Another Visit to Kadena as Base Preps for Permanent Aircraft

An F-15EX fighter touched down at Kadena Air Base, Japan, this week—thought still not on a permanent basis. The Eagle II is…

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