US OKs missile guidance kits, Patriot repairs, Javelins for Middle East partners
One proposed deal would allow the United Arab Emirates to purchase $1 billion-worth of Advanced Precision Kill System-II Guidance Sections.
Italian fighter jets shoot down unidentified drone over Lithuania
The incident marks the second time in 30 days that the Italian Air Force has responded to airspace incursions.
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Why Bigger Fences Aren’t Enough in the Age of Drones
Traditional thinking about how to protect facilities must adapt to new threats such as drones or downstream attacks.
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MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.
US clears nearly $2 billion in precision weapons for Saudi Arabia
The potential deal comes few days after Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi traded fire, ending a four-year truce.
US clears $8.6 billion arms sales to Middle East countries, ‘waiving’ congressional review
The possible deals include three countries buying APKWS, and Qatar could be purchasing more Patriot interceptors.
BAE Systems trials low-cost counter drone solution for Eurofighter Typhoon
A BAE spokesperson told Breaking Defense that the air-to-surface test was internally funded, “as part of our commitment to invest in the advanced capabilities our customers require."
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Power at the sprocket: it’s the transmission that gives tracked vehicles their control
Army vehicles like Bradley need greater power at the sprocket for speed, braking, and manueverability.
Spurred by Ukraine conflict, US Army conducts new tests of kinetic, microwave counter-UAS systems
“The threat is always going to evolve. We actually see this every day when we watch what's happening in Ukraine and Israel,” said Col. Michael Parent, the lead for the RCCTO’s Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems office.
APKWS Upgrade Extends Range By 30 Percent: BAE
“Starting early next year, the upgraded kit will be the only kit in production. All orders set to deliver next year will be the upgraded version of APKWS,” a BAE spokesman said.
Army Kills APKWS Rockets & Mystery Missile, MIRM
The 2021 budget request also makes major reductions in the tracked M2 Bradley and the wheeled Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, as well as counter-IED programs.
GOP & Dems Fight Trump To Stop $8B Saudi, UAE Arms Deals
A key Trump ally, Sen. Lindsay Graham, bucks the White House on its proposed $8 billion arms sale.
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Navy Backing Off 355 Ships, But Closer on Refueling Drone
There was some good news, and some bad news, for the Navy on Monday.
Army Should Break With DoD’s Modernization Strategy
The Army needs to break with DoD’s modernization strategy or risk being broken itself. Simply stated, the Army cannot afford to cut end strength and units in order to free up resources for modernization. This is all the more true if the modernization programs are complex, expensive and will take years to reach IOC. The […]