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Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon is trying to figure out which drones to buy. The Marines just put a bunch to the test.

US Marines tested commercial drones to evaluate performance, weather resilience, setup time, and battlefield utility to inform military procurement.
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Exclusive: Blue Water Autonomy raises GV-led $50 million Series A to build unmanned ships

Legacy naval design and procurement layers hinder rapid adoption of modern technology, prompting autonomous-vessel startups to bridge the capability gap.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ukraine says defence sector corruption scheme uncovered

Ukrainian authorities have detained several officials over a large-scale corruption scheme in the defence sector, resulting in the arrests of a sitting lawmaker and two local officials.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

There's a bit of a queue forming': how UK firms are enticing buyers for the next generation of fighter jets

The jet, known as Tempest, will act as a symbol of Britain's hopes to remain a top-tier military nation and keep alive more than a century of building military aircraft.
UK news
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Lockheed Martin shares sank as much as 7% after a report that the Pentagon is halving F-35 requests for the Air Force

The Pentagon is considering cutting F-35 requests significantly, indicating a shift in military priorities.
Lockheed Martin remains optimistic about the F-35's value amid procurement uncertainties.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

I'm Seeing One Glaring Problem with Canada's Plan to Buy Our F-35s

In January 2023, Canada agreed to buy eighty eight F-35 fighters for $14 billion, marking the latest chapter in a costly program plagued by delays.
Canada news
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Germany has three years to overhaul military: official

Germany's armed forces aim to secure equipment necessary for defense against potential Russian threats by 2028.
NATO defense spending is a rising priority in German politics post-Ukraine invasion.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

What Would It Take for Canada to Build Its Own Fighter Jets Again? | The Walrus

Canada's decision to acquire F-35 jets reflects ongoing military needs amid pressure from NATO allies despite historical indecision and cost concerns.
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