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US THOR Counter-Drone Technology Nearing Completion

The US Air Force tactical high-power operational responder (THOR) next-generation counter-drone system is nearing completion.

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US Congress Wants New F-35 Engines

The US Congress wants new engines for the F-35 fighter, the latest draft of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act has revealed.

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UAE Protests Stringent Biden Conditions for Jet Fighters

The UAE threatened to scrap its mega-purchase of US F-35 fighter jets, protesting stringent conditions amid Washington's concerns on China.

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Russia to Upgrade Air Defense Along Ukraine Border

Russia will upgrade anti-aircraft systems in its south, replacing the S-300 surface-to-air system with the S-300PM-2.

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Pentagon Upgrades $2.38B Naval Hypersonic Missile Contract 

The US Department of Defense has added $61.9 million to a previous $2.38 billion Lockheed Martin Intermediate Range Conventional Prompt Strike Weapon System contract. 

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Turkey Tests World’s First Laser-Equipped Drone

Turkish military engineers have tested a new drone capable of penetrating a carbon steel plate using a high-powered laser beam.

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KC-46A Tanker Approved for Air-Refueling of Five More Aircraft

The US Air Force has approved the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refueling tanker for the aerial resupply of five more types of aircraft.

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Finland to Buy 64 US F-35 Fighters in Huge Deal

Finland will order 64 F-35A multi-role fighter jets from US contractor Lockheed Martin in a massive deal worth 8.4 billion euros.

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US Considering Massive Retirement of Aerial Assets

The US Air Force is planning to decommission some of its aging, iconic aerial assets to ensure a technological advantage.

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Stratolaunch to Develop Aerial Target for US Hypersonic Missiles

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Stratolaunch a contract to develop an aerial target that mimics potential hypersonic threats.

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