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The sights of Sea Air Space day 3 [PHOTOS]

The sights of Sea Air Space day 3 [PHOTOS]
The sights of Sea Air Space day 3 [PHOTOS]

One last look at the sights of the 2024 Sea Air Space conference.

Report says Greece could ship F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine

Report says Greece could ship F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine
Report says Greece could ship F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine

Ukraine has consistently called for international supply partners to send it fighter jets in a bid to push back Russian defenses and prosecute targets more easily, but a first in-country delivery from Denmark is not expected to happen until this summer.

Epirus pitching anti-drone tech to Navy as potential solution for Red Sea

Epirus pitching anti-drone tech to Navy as potential solution for Red Sea
Epirus pitching anti-drone tech to Navy as potential solution for Red Sea

Andy Lowery, Epirus’ CEO, told Breaking Defense that the company’s technology would be a good fit for the ongoing Red Sea situation.

China has reached out to US on orbital safety amid thawing comms freeze: SPACECOM Chief

China has reached out to US on orbital safety amid thawing comms freeze: SPACECOM Chief
China has reached out to US on orbital safety amid thawing comms freeze: SPACECOM Chief

“[W]e’ve heard proactively from the Chinese twice on two things they wanted to talk to us about with space safety related issues,” said SPACECOM Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting. “We think that is very positive … ”

Space Force lays out 8 areas where it wants commercial firms to help out

Space Force lays out 8 areas where it wants commercial firms to help out
Space Force lays out 8 areas where it wants commercial firms to help out

The Space Force’s new Commercial Space Strategy pledges real money towards buying commercial solutions, a long-standing concern from industry.

Turkey’s Aselsan expands to Latin America, inaugurates an office in Chile

Turkey’s Aselsan expands to Latin America, inaugurates an office in Chile
Turkey’s Aselsan expands to Latin America, inaugurates an office in Chile

“We are confident that this strategic expansion will bolster our operations and contribute to our sustained growth and success in Latin America,” Aselsan’s general manager, Ahmet Akyol, said in a statement.

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What’s new in naval radars and missiles: Defending the Pacific

What’s new in naval radars and missiles: Defending the Pacific
What’s new in naval radars and missiles: Defending the Pacific

Defending U.S. naval forces in the Pacific, Red Sea, and elsewhere require a range of systems from close-in weapons to anti-ballistic missiles.

US and allies put ‘perishable’ amphibious skills to the test in Asia’s biggest military exercise

US and allies put ‘perishable’ amphibious skills to the test in Asia’s biggest military exercise
US and allies put ‘perishable’ amphibious skills to the test in Asia’s biggest military exercise

Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, included 30 countries, seven of them full participants, and more than 9,000 personnel, making it the largest defense exercise in Asia and the longest-running in the world, said Rear Adm. Christopher Stone, commander of the US Navy’s Task Force 76/3.

SecNav’s comments lead Sea Air Space Day 2 news [VIDEO]

SecNav’s comments lead Sea Air Space Day 2 news [VIDEO]
SecNav’s comments lead Sea Air Space Day 2 news [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna break down the news from day two and preview day three of Sea Air Space.

NRO plans first phase for new proliferated spy sat constellation in May: Official

NRO plans first phase for new proliferated spy sat constellation in May: Official
NRO plans first phase for new proliferated spy sat constellation in May: Official

Next month’s launch “will be the first launch of an actual operational system,” NRO Principal Deputy Director Troy Meink said.

Amid lawmaker scrutiny, DoD assessing operational joint force HQ in Indo-Pacific, Austin says

Amid lawmaker scrutiny, DoD assessing operational joint force HQ in Indo-Pacific, Austin says
Amid lawmaker scrutiny, DoD assessing operational joint force HQ in Indo-Pacific, Austin says

“What I’ve asked my team to do is look at this and do an assessment to make sure that we get it right, and we understand the operational and cost issues associated with this,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told senators.

The sights from day 2 of Sea Air Space 2024 [PHOTOS]

The sights from day 2 of Sea Air Space 2024 [PHOTOS]
The sights from day 2 of Sea Air Space 2024 [PHOTOS]

A collection of what you can see on the show floor and meeting halls of the Sea Air Space conference.

SECNAV says 45-day shipbuilding review will be followed by another review

SECNAV says 45-day shipbuilding review will be followed by another review
SECNAV says 45-day shipbuilding review will be followed by another review

The added layer of bureaucracy comes as Navy brass prepares to testify in front of lawmakers.

Transfer of Air National Guard units to Space Force would be a one-off, says Air Force Secretary

Transfer of Air National Guard units to Space Force would be a one-off, says Air Force Secretary
Transfer of Air National Guard units to Space Force would be a one-off, says Air Force Secretary

“It’s a unique situation. There’s absolutely no intention to make any other changes, moving things out of the Guard,” said Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.