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17 Natioans Take Part in Ex. Pitch Black in Australia

17 Natioans Take Part in Ex. Pitch Black in Australia

RAMSTEIN, Germany — About 100 aircraft and 2500 military personnel from 17 nations will arrive in the Australia’s Northern Territory in mid-August to commence Exercise Pitch Black 2022.

With a four-year hiatus since the last Pitch Black due to the global pandemic, this year’s exercise will see …

Latvia Delivers Mi-17 and Mi-2 Helicopters to Ukraine

Latvia Delivers Mi-17 and Mi-2 Helicopters to Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense informs that the Ukrainian Air Force has received four helicopters donated by Latvia, which will soon be fully included in the aviation fleet of the Ukrainian Army.

“Half a year ago, the anti-aircraft defense system “Stinger” donated by Latvia helped the Ukrainian army to …

US Air Force Testing ‘Angry Kitten’ EW Pod

US Air Force Testing ‘Angry Kitten’ EW Pod

CHINA LAKE, Calif. — The operational assessment of the Angry Kitten Combat Pod electronic attack system in April demonstrated rapid reprogramming between flights. This combat pod, an updated version of the Georgia Tech Research Institute Angry Kitten pod, simulates enemy electronic attack signals …
Russian Shipyard to Deliver Latest Missile Frigate by Year-End

Russian Shipyard to Deliver Latest Missile Frigate by Year-End

KUBINKA, Russia — The Severnaya Verf Shipyard in St. Petersburg in Russia’s northwest will deliver the Project 22350 missile frigate Admiral Golovko to the Russian Navy by the end of this year, Shipyard CEO Igor Orlov told TASS at the Army 2022 forum on Monday.

“We are planning to hand over the…

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 …

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