The United States Air Force has established a permanent presence of MQ-9 Reaper drones at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, reactivating the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, originally formed during World War II.
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US Army contracts Saab’s lightweight Giraffe 1X radar for air surveillance and defense
The United States Army has contracted Saab Inc., based in East Syracuse, New York, to supply its Giraffe 1X radars under a $46 million contract, scheduled for completion in September 2025.
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Germany is negotiating the purchase of AIM-120D-3 missiles to equip F-35A fighters
Germany is expected to strengthen its fleet of fifth-generation F-35A fighters with the acquisition of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, one of the most advanced long-range models produced by the United States.
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U.S. attempts to take down Iranian drones with laser-guided bombs after missile shortage
In an episode blending tactical improvisation and cinematic references, pilots from the United States Air Force (USAF) revealed that they attempted to shoot down Iranian kamikaze drones using laser-guided precision bombs.
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The U.S. plans to replace the C-17 and C-5 with a new next-generation military cargo aircraft
The United States Air Force (USAF) plans to replace its two main cargo aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster III and the colossal C-5 Super Galaxy, with a single next-generation platform. Named NGAL (Next Generation Airlift), the new aircraft is expected to enter service in the mid-2040s.
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4 Elite Soldiers Die After Helicopter Crash in the United States
Four soldiers were declared dead after the crash of a MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the U.S. Army on Wednesday night (17), in a rural area near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state.
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United States Approves $1 Billion Sale of AMRAAM Missiles to Finland
The United States has approved the potential sale of “Air-to-Air” AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles and related equipment to Finland in a deal valued at up to $1.07 billion.
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Peru announces purchase of F-16 fighters from the US for $3.42 billion to modernize its fleet
The United States government has approved the sale of 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters to Peru, in a potential deal worth approximately $3.42 billion.
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F-22 Raptor makes record missile launch with AIM-120 AMRAAM during US test
A US Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jet set a new record by achieving the longest-ever recorded shot with the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile, according to manufacturer Raytheon.
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The U.S. approves the sale of $113 million in GBU-39B bombs to Norway.
The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I bombs to Norway in a deal estimated at $113 million, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported.
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U.S. conducts second lethal strike on alleged Venezuelan narcoterrorist boat in the Caribbean
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the US Navy conducted a second lethal strike on an alleged smuggling boat in international waters of the Caribbean. Three men were killed in the operation, which reportedly involved Venezuelan cartels and was described by the president as part of the anti-drug operations.
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The U.S. deploys the Typhon missile system in Japan in direct alert to China
For the first time, the United States Army has deployed its Typhon missile system in Japan, a strategic move widely seen as a direct warning to China.
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