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Defense Industry

Multibillion-dollar contract secures ‘major step forward’ for GCAP fighter jet

ROME — Japan, Italy and the U.K. have handed a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) development contract to their national champions…

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Global Conflicts

Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exercise

The U.S. Navy’s decommissioned Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD-10) was sent to the ocean floor during the…

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Air Force

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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Global Conflicts

As one Australian Army brigade bulks up with armor, its fuel and ammo needs spike

TOWNSVILLE, Australia — Based in Townsville in northern Queensland, the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade is undergoing a massive transformation, as…

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Air Force

India declares Netra Mk 1 airborne early warning fleet fully operational

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has declared the country’s airborne early warning fleet fully operational. The milestone came…

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Air Force

China studied US stealth aircraft — and learned the wrong lessons

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then China’s embrace of stealth aircraft technology is a compliment to American…

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Global Conflicts

North Korea Commissions First-in-class Destroyer Choe Hyon

North Korea commissioned its largest warship to date, the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon (51), in a ceremony Tuesday in the port city…

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Defense Industry

India’s three new naval ships boost maritime firepower

The new vessels are among 19 ships that India plans to add this year to enhance its naval prowess. NEW…

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Air Force

Japan joins the global craze to field interceptor drones

MANILA, Philippines — Japan plans to rapidly deploy autonomous interceptor drones to complement emerging standoff-strike capabilities, as reports surfaced that…

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Air Force

U.S.-funded Project Expanding Drone and Fighter Capacity at Philippine Air Base

Efforts are underway to expand U.S. aircraft and drone capacity at a Philippine air base used by Washington to monitor…

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