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USAF Secretary Kendall Sees Many Challenges Ahead

USAF Secretary Kendall Sees Many Challenges Ahead

ARLINGTON, Va. — With his West Point pedigree and nearly five decades serving in active duty, the upper reaches of the Department of Defense, and assorted national security endeavors, Frank Kendall had a highly refined idea for what he would face when took his seat as Air Force secretary in 2021.
Lockheed Doubles Size of Venture Capital Fund to $400 Million

Lockheed Doubles Size of Venture Capital Fund to $400 Million

BETHESDA, Md. — Lockheed Martin today announced it has doubled its venture capital fund from $200 million to $400 million. Lockheed Martin Ventures will use the increased funds to continue to accelerate future defense innovation through investment in start-up technology companies.

“The success …

NZ Sends 120 Military Trainers to Support Ukraine

NZ Sends 120 Military Trainers to Support Ukraine

New Zealand is making a further significant deployment of 120 New Zealand Defence Force personnel to the United Kingdom to help train Ukraine soldiers, as part of an international effort to help Ukraine continue to defend itself against Russia’s illegal war.

It follows a completed deployment of 3…

British Frigate Sails on Three-Year Mission to Persian Gulf

British Frigate Sails on Three-Year Mission to Persian Gulf

HMS Lancaster today left Portsmouth – and won’t see her home base again until at least 2025 as she begins an extended mission.

The ‘Queen’s Frigate’ – launched by Her Majesty in 1990 and named after her as the Duke of Lancaster – will become the second major Royal Navy warship to operate out of B…

Swiss Shortlist Archer, RCH to Replace M-109 SP Guns

Swiss Shortlist Archer, RCH to Replace M-109 SP Guns

BERN — Armasuisse has shortlisted two candidates whose systems for the renewal of medium-range indirect fire support for the Swiss Armed Forces are being evaluated. It is planned to apply to Parliament for procurement of one of the systems with the Army Embassy in 2026. It will replace the M109 se…
Saudi Arabia Cleared to Buy $3 Billion Patriot GEM-T Missiles

Saudi Arabia Cleared to Buy $3 Billion Patriot GEM-T Missiles

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of PATRIOT MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (GEM-T) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.05 billion. The Defense Security …
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