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Hegseth Announces Review of US Troops in Europe, Threatens NATO Dues Over Free-Riding Allies
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USAF Awards Production Contracts for Both General Atomics FQ-42 Dark Merlin and Anduril FQ-44 Fury CCAs
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Jun 18, 07:00 AMNorth America
Policy
Senate Armed Services Committee Questions Pentagon Ability to Supply Ukraine With Patriot Interceptors
The Senate Armed Services Committee directed the Pentagon to report by October 2026 on feasibility of increasing PAC-3 interceptor deliveries to Ukraine. With stockpiles strained by Middle East operations and demand from nearly 20 allied nations, the interceptor shortage has become a critical vulnerability in Ukraine air defense....
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Jun 18, 06:00 AMEurope
Technology
Senators Demand Answers on USAF Plans to Retire E-11 BACN Combat Communications Aircraft
Senators are demanding explanations after the U.S....
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Jun 18, 05:00 AMNorth America
Industry
Ukraine to Help Fulfill Europe Long-Range Strike Missile Needs via MBDA and Diehl Collaboration
MBDA and Diehl are pursuing industrial collaborations with Ukraine as Europe searches for faster sovereign alternatives to U.S....
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Jun 17, 05:00 PMEurope
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Fatal B-52 Crash at Edwards AFB Clouds Radar Modernization Program
A B-52H Stratofortress conducting a test sortie in support of the Radar Modernization Program (RMP) crashed at Edwards Air Force Base shortly after takeoff on June 15, 2026, killing eight crew members including two Boeing employees. The aircraft was testing the AN/APQ-188 AESA radar supplied by Raytheon....
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