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20 April

Iranian children stand behind an anti-US and anti-Israeli banner depicting portraits of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tehran, Iran

Iran Not Planning to Attend Talks With US in Pakistan

Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the US, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan.

20 April

USS Spruance intercepts Iranian-flagged cargo vessel Touska.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Military Vows to ‘Soon Respond’ After US Destroyer Hits Cargo Ship

Iran's military has vowed to respond after a US destroyer fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade a US naval blockade.

18 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Boeing Sees Jump in Defense Business From Middle East War

The Middle East war has so far boosted Boeing's defense business and hasn't impacted deliveries to airline customers confronting high jet fuel prices, the company's CEO said.

17 April

Artist's illustration of the Sentinel. Photo: L3Harris/Northrop Grumman

Ronald Watkins

US Eyes 2027 Test Flight for Sentinel ICBM

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman are targeting a first flight test of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile in 2027.

17 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Sikorsky Unveils Armed Black Hawk Kits

Sikorsky has unveiled new kits for the Black Hawk, enabling the legacy platform to be rapidly configured for both transport and armed roles.

17 April

Airmen attending a base all-call use their smart phones to follow along and interact during the presentation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 26, 2018. Fairchild leadership supporting Airmen is a high priority, and were testing out the interactive format as a means to better connect with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

Giulia Bernacchi

Fortra Launches Defense, Intelligence Unit for Advanced Cyber Capabilities

Fortra has established a new Defense and Intelligence Unit, focused on delivering cyber capabilities for defense.

17 April

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Picks Vector AI Drone to Boost Brigade-Level ISR Capabilities

The US Army has selected Quantum Systems’ Vector AI small drone to equip its Brigade Combat Teams with advanced aerial intelligence.

17 April

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon Wins $904M US Army Contract for LTAMDS Production

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $904.6-million contract for the low-rate initial production of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors.

17 April

A United Arab Emirates soldier with the Al Forsan Brigade, Presidential Guard fires a CAR 816/Sultan during a Unit Enhancement Training 24-2 event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. The UET 24-2 consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

Rojoef Manuel

EDGE Group, Brazilian Army Team Up on Small Arms Testing for Special Forces

UAE state-owned defense company EDGE Group has launched a teaming framework with the Brazilian Army to support evaluations of next-generation small arms for special forces.

17 April