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US House Approves Defense Bill with Veto-Proof Margin

US House Approves Defense Bill with Veto-Proof Margin

The Democratic-controlled House on Tuesday easily approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump and setting up a possible showdown with the Republican president in the waning days of his administration.

The 335-78 vote in favor of the $731 billion…

US Air Force Awards Contract for Skyborg Prototypes

US Air Force Awards Contract for Skyborg Prototypes

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio — The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded to three companies to produce missionized prototypes with the ability to fly in experimentation events while teaming with manned aircraft.

The contracts were awarded with a 24-month period of performance to:

Biden’s Pick for Defense Secretary Runs into Turbulence

Biden’s Pick for Defense Secretary Runs into Turbulence

President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to nominate retired Army General Lloyd Austin as defense secretary is running into early friendly fire from Democrats, with two senators saying they don’t plan to vote for the waiver he’d need to serve in the post.

Although Biden hasn’t announced that Austin is hi…

Airbus Claims Lead for FCAS New-Generation Fighter in Spain

Airbus Claims Lead for FCAS New-Generation Fighter in Spain

GETAFE, Spain — Spanish industry has signed the initial framework contract of the Future Combat Air System’s (FCAS) demonstrator phase, confirming Airbus as the lead in Spain for the New Generation Fighter (NGF) and prime contractor in the Low Observability domain of the European defence programme…
Indonesian Air Force KT-1B crashes

Indonesian Air Force KT-1B crashes

A Indonesian Air Force KT-1B turboprop trainer has crashed while attempting to land at Adisutjipto airbase on Dec. 8. Both instructor and student ejected safely. For more information, hit the Source below Source
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