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USAF to Retire South Korea-based A-10s in 2025 for Advanced Fighters

The U.S. Air Force plans to withdraw its squadron of ageing A-10 ground attack jets from South Korea by 2025 as part of its strategy to enhance capabilities with fourth- and fifth-generation fighter jets. This move aligns with broader modernization efforts in the region.

2024-11-20T08:28:32.569497-08:00

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US Army Completes First Salvo Test of Precision Strike Missile

2024-11-20T12:10:23.708445-08:00

Aviation Week

U.S. Approves $6.2B Upgrade for South Korea's F-15K Fleet

2024-11-19T22:56:29.582676-08:00

Breaking Defense

AUKUS Pact Fast-Tracks Hypersonic Testing and Development

2024-11-18T10:47:35.499350-08:00

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US Army Completes First Salvo Test of Precision Strike Missile The US Army and Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a salvo test of the Precision Strike Missile from a HIMARS launcher, paving the way for soldier user testing next month following the qualification phase.

2024-11-20T12:10:23.708445-08:00

US Army Completes First Salvo Test of Precision Strike Missile

Shephard Media

USAF to Retire South Korea-based A-10s in 2025 for Advanced Fighters The U.S. Air Force plans to withdraw its squadron of ageing A-10 ground attack jets from South Korea by 2025 as part of its strategy to enhance capabilities with fourth- and fifth-generation fighter jets. This move aligns with broader modernization efforts in the region.

2024-11-20T08:28:32.569497-08:00

USAF to Retire South Korea-based A-10s in 2025 for Advanced Fighters

Aviation Week

U.S. Approves $6.2B Upgrade for South Korea's F-15K Fleet The U.S. government has authorized a $6.2 billion package to upgrade 59 F-15K 'Slam Eagle' fighters in South Korea, with Korean Air Aerospace Division providing depot-level maintenance. This move enhances South Korea's defense capabilities amid regional security challenges.

2024-11-19T22:56:29.582676-08:00

U.S. Approves $6.2B Upgrade for South Korea's F-15K Fleet

Space.com

Pentagon UFO Chief Urges Deeper Analysis of Anomalous Objects The Pentagon's AARO has emphasized the need for thorough investigation into anomalous objects after confirming no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial presence. The call to action was made during a session with the United States Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

2024-11-19T15:38:08.994616-08:00

Pentagon UFO Chief Urges Deeper Analysis of Anomalous Objects

Aviation Week

Anduril Secures $200M Contract for USMC Counter-Drone Upgrades The US Marine Corps has awarded Anduril a contract valued at up to $200 million for enhancements to their primary expeditionary counter-drone system, strengthening defenses against UAV threats.

2024-11-19T14:33:45.364609-08:00

Anduril Secures $200M Contract for USMC Counter-Drone Upgrades

euro-sd.com

Lockheed Martin Secures Contracts to Boost PAC-3 and PrSM Production Lockheed Martin has been awarded contracts by the US Army to increase the production capacity of PAC-3 MSE missiles to 650 per year and fulfill its first Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) contract. These developments advance Lockheed's capabilities in missile manufacturing for defense applications.

2024-11-19T10:04:03.292958-08:00

Lockheed Martin Secures Contracts to Boost PAC-3 and PrSM Production

SpaceNews.com

Senators Press Pentagon and DOJ on Musk-Putin Communications Key U.S. senators have requested investigations by the Department of Justice and the Department of Defense into the purported communications between Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin, addressing potential national security implications.

2024-11-19T00:45:29.439703-08:00

Senators Press Pentagon and DOJ on Musk-Putin Communications

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF B-52s Execute Live-Fire Exercise in Lithuania with NATO During the exercise from November 14-15, B-52 Stratofortress bombers joined Italian Eurofighters and NATO Allies at Cudgel Range, Lithuania. The training aimed to enhance operational readiness and deterrence, incorporating joint terminal attack controllers from Lithuania, Czech Republic, Sweden, and Norway.

2024-11-18T16:30:22.368162-08:00

USAF B-52s Execute Live-Fire Exercise in Lithuania with NATO

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