US approves $2.8 billion in logistics, sustainment for Saudi Arabia
The potential deal includes support for US-made aircraft like C-130 transport planes, E-3 surveillance aircraft and Bell helicopters.
Israel’s defense sales top $13B as 2023 becomes another record year
The outbreak of the conflict in Gaza towards the end of the year didn't seem to slow Jerusalem's booming defense export business.
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AI is transforming pilot training and the aircraft they fly
Modeling and simulation get an AI upgrade for more realistic training and improved autonomous platforms.
White House indicates arms sale changes on table for Israel
“If we don't see changes from their side, they'll have to be changes from our side,” said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.
Aussie BAE Systems new VTOL long-range drone STRIX passes design review, in static testing
After a successful "ePrototype," company is building a full-scale prototype of STRIX and "propulsion testing has taken place on a static rig at our Henderson shipyard in Western Australia," BAE Systems Australia said.
Army conducting internal review on speeding up arms sales for partners and allies
Army undersecretary Gabe Camarillo on Tuesday declared 2024 the “year of Army security cooperation."
What Biden’s new arms transfer policy means – and what it missed on
"Although the policy sharpened the focus on human rights in these many ways, it missed a unique opportunity to show its commitment to the defense industrial base at a time where more is being asked of it that any point since World War II," writes former State official Josh Kirshner.
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Meeting modern airpower needs with faster R&D cycles for propulsion
As aircraft shrink, threats expand, and technology accelerates, aircraft engines must iterate along with the threats.
DoD agency wants to put weapons monitors on the ground in Ukraine
“Once we have more people in country, we should be in a position to actually go do more physical validation [and] verification, going forward,” said Jed Royal, deputy director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
US-China defense leaders discuss Russia, Taiwan and crisis communications
Originally scheduled to last 30 minutes, the meeting between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Wei Fenghe, went on for 56.
US expands global arms export gap over No. 2 seller Russia: Report
Russian and Chinese international weapon sales are continuing on a downward trend from last year's report.
Israel OKs CH-53K helicopter buy from Lockheed Martin
Israel plans to install domestically made systems on the American-made helo.
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Powering the future: Securing America with domestically made microelectronics
Onshoring and investment in military-specific semiconductors anchor a cornerstone of the defense industrial base.
Dubai Air Show: Fewer top US officials, more Israelis and a new Russian fighter
"The world is opening up again, and that means there will be a surge in post-pandemic demand for military systems, likely driven by the Persian Gulf region," said defense consultant Loren Thompson.
Top Pentagon Arms Sales Official, Heidi Grant, Exits; Expected To Land At Boeing
Heidi Grant has been leading the Defense Security Cooperation Agency for 15 months.
Curbing Dangerous US Arms Sales: House NDAA Is A Win For Oversight, Accountability
The House version of the NDAA represents the largest package of legislation that restrict weapons transfers since the 1990s — a good first step.
Iraq Closes In On Drones, Helicopters And EW From Turkey
Iraq wants 12 T-129 ATAK helicopters, six Koral electronic warfare systems, and an unspecified number of TB2 Bayraktar armed drones as part of the deal, which would tie the two countries closer.