Americas

Northrop Demonstrates Solar to Radio Frequency Conversion

The US Air Force Research Laboratory and Northrop Grumman have demonstrated a key component of a space-based solar power transmission system under development since 2018.

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US Keeps Carrier in Mediterranean Amid Russia Tensions

The US has ordered an aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean in a bid to reassure European allies amid fears Russia will invade Ukraine.

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US Awards Northrop $1.4B Battle Command System Contract

The US Army has awarded American aerospace firm Northrop Grumman a $1.4 billion contract to produce a battle command system.

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New US Navy Flight Control Enables Smoother Carrier Landings

The US Navy’s new Precision Landing Mode flight-control technology enables smoother aircraft carrier landings for Super Hornet pilots.

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US Marines Ban Amphibious Assault Vehicle From Water

The US Marine Corps has banned its Amphibious Assault Vehicle fleet from water-borne operations except in emergencies.

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US Navy, Boeing Complete First Carrier Tests for MQ-25 Stingray

The US Navy and Boeing have successfully maneuvered a test asset for the MQ-25 Stingray on an aircraft carrier for the first time.

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Indonesia Backs Out of Sukhoi Deal for US, French Warplanes

Indonesia has backed out of an agreement to purchase Russian Su-35 fighters and narrowed its acquisition choices to F-15s and Rafales.

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US Marines Live-Test Medium-Range Interceptor Prototype 

The US Marines live-tested its Medium-Range Intercept Capability prototype last week at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

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US Navy Seizes Guns It Says Heading From Iran to Yemen

The US Navy has seized 1,400 AK-47 rifles and ammunition from a fishing boat it claimed was smuggling weapons from Iran to Houthi rebels in war-torn Yemen.

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Northrop Flight Tests Anti-Air Defense Missile Prototype

Northrop Grumman flight tested its new anti-access/area denial missile as part of the US Air Force’s Stand-in Attack Weapon program contract.

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