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France to Build 75,000-Tonne Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier

France to Build 75,000-Tonne Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier

PARIS — While visiting the Framatome site in Le Creusot, the President of the Republic on Tuesday December 8 announced his decision to equip the future Army aircraft carrier with nuclear propulsion.

This choice closes the study phase of the various architectural and propulsion hypotheses of the…

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…


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