Kratos Defense Security Solutions has secured a substantial contract worth $446.8 million from the U.S. Space Force to develop and manage ground systems for a new constellation of missile-warning sate
On March 2, 2026, the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) shot down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer bombers that were attempting a low-altitude strike on Al Udeid Air Base and a liquefied natural gas facility in Ra
US: New rifle-mounted laser weapon to disrupt drones in combat zones
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IrregularChat: Counter UxV
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A US defense company, NUBURU, has achieved a significant milestone in counter-drone technology with the completion of a proof-of-concept for a portable directed-energy laser system. This innovative pl
DOD PUBLIC-PRIVATE TALENT EXCHANGE (PPTE) - USAASC
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IrregularChat Bot Development
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The Department of Defense (DOD) Public-Private Talent Exchange (PPTE) program offers selected acquisition workforce employees the chance to undertake professional assignments with private sector organ
During his visit to Colorado space firms True Anomaly and Sierra Space, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the Pentagon's bureaucratic inefficiencies, framing them as obstacles to effective def
Golden Dome Director Gen. Michael Guetlein outlined a two-year plan for the Pentagon's advanced homeland missile defense program on January 23, focusing on establishing a command-and-control (C2) syst
AN/TWQ-1 Avenger
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The AN/TWQ-1 Avenger is a self-propelled surface-to-air missile system developed by Boeing, providing mobile, short-range air defense since its introduction in 1989. It features a combination of FIM-9
Aircraft Wiki | Fandom
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The Aircraft Wiki is a collaborative platform dedicated to sharing information about various types of aircraft, including military, civilian, and experimental designs. It encompasses a wide range of c
Space Force Activates SOUTHCOM Component
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Jan 22
The Space Force activated its component under U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony on January 21, 2025, though it had been operational since December 1, 2025, likely aiding in the capture of Venezu
Space Force wants competition. Satellite makers want stability.
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Jan 14
The Pentagon is pushing for competition and lower costs in satellite procurement through the Space Development Agency (SDA), which aims to create a network of low Earth orbit satellites. However, this
US Lawmakers Block Cancellation Of Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Program
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Dec 30
U.S. lawmakers have successfully blocked the Pentagon's plans to cancel the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail program, ensuring continued funding for this advanced airborne early warning aircraft. The decision aro
USSF Eyes Space-Based Interceptors for Midcourse Missiles
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Dec 17
The U.S. Space Force is seeking proposals for space-based interceptors to target midcourse ballistic missiles, complementing existing efforts for boost-phase interceptors as part of the Golden Dome mi
B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing
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Dec 17
The U.S. Air Force has flown its first B-52 Stratofortress equipped with a new Active Electronically Scanned Array radar to Edwards Air Force Base for testing, marking a key milestone in modernizing i