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CRS Update on Next-Generation Air Dominance Program

CRS Update on Next-Generation Air Dominance Program

According to the Air Force, the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program is intended to develop “a portfolio of technologies enabling air superiority” (Figure 1). The Air Force intends for NGAD to replace the F-22 fighter jet beginning in 2030, possibly including a combination of crewed and uncr…
UK Invests £117M to Improve Facilities for Visiting US Forces

UK Invests £117M to Improve Facilities for Visiting US Forces

United States Forces stationed in the UK will benefit from £117m worth of new contracts to deliver repair and maintenance services to bases.

The contracts, awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), will provide hard facilities management services to United States (US) Air Force ba…

Sale of Rafale Fighters to Serbia Faces Hurdles in Paris

Sale of Rafale Fighters to Serbia Faces Hurdles in Paris

PARIS — While Serbia is interested in buying a dozen of France’s Dassault Rafale fighter to modernize its air force, the country’s traditional links with Russia are fueling opposition to the sale, especially in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, the Paris daily L’Opinion reported on Thursday.

Latest $450M Ukraine Arms Package Includes More HIMARS

Latest $450M Ukraine Arms Package Includes More HIMARS

President Joe Biden has given DOD authorization for a drawdown of up to $450 million to meet Ukraine’s critical arms needs in the face of the Russian invasion.

This is the 13th presidential drawdown of DOD stocks since August 2021. Russia attacked Ukraine Feb. 24. “The United States has now comm…

Poland Orders 3,500 Piorun MANPADS in $780M Deal

Poland Orders 3,500 Piorun MANPADS in $780M Deal

“I have just approved the contract for the procurement of 3,500 Piorun anti-aircraft missiles and 600 launchers for the Polish Army,” Polish Deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Błaszczak while approving the latest Piorun contract on June 23.

“We are well aware of the challenges facing Poland. We know w…

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