SCOTT AFB, Ill. — Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, approved a seventh Interim Capability Release mission set for the KC-46A Pegasus May 31, increasing the aircraft’s operational capability to support 97% of the daily joint force air refueling demands.
“The security situation in the region has induced a comprehensive public and political support for acceleration of armed forces modernization as the primary and key guarantee of Lithuania’s security. Only if we have the critical capabilities can we ensure a credible deterrence and defence alongside…
During a visit to Ankara on June 1, Vice Minister of National Defence Vilius Semeška signed an agreement of cooperation in the area of defence industry on behalf of the Lithuanian Ministry National Defence with Turkey’s President of Defence Industries Prof. Dr. Ismail Demir.
Sukhoi and MiG Corporation merged with PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC of Rostec State Corporation). On June 1, the corresponding entries were made in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities. Both affiliated companies are among the leaders in the global aircraft industry, have strong…
BRUSSELS — “We must invest more in defence and make up for years of budget cuts and underinvestment. The message is clear: we need to reduce fragmentation and invest more together, starting now”, said High Representative/Head of the European Defence Agency, Josep Borrell, during the first European…
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