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Drones, tanks and ships: Takeaways from Turkey’s annual defense report

The government listed 49 ongoing modernization and acquisition projects across the various armed forces. Here are some that stood out.

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Sgt. Timothy Bella, a geospatial engineer, prepares a Golden Eagle drone for flight during Exercise Bronco Rumble at the Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, on Aug. 19, 2021.

Tech maturing too fast for multiyear drone buys, Army’s Bush says

Locking in on the same drone year after year may not make sense amid rapidly changing circumstances, he said.

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U.S. Army Spc. Sean Curl enters data into a new reconnaissance system during class held by the 1014th Sapper Company.

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Software revamp aims to align US Army with industry best practices

“More than ever before, software is actually a national-security imperative,” said Margaret Boatner, an Army strategy and acquisition executive.

The Laser Weapon System, or LaWS, is seen here temporarily installed aboard the USS Dewey in San Diego, California.

Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East

At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.

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Fincantieri in talks to buy Leonardo’s torpedo business, source says

For more than a decade Leonardo has searched on and off for a buyer or partner for its torpedo unit known as WASS.

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Marines select companies to build cannon version of new recon vehicle

The companies must deliver the prototype vehicle by 2025.

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Staff Sgt. Thornton, a mortarman, conducts a radio check with his forward observer in Afghanistan on Aug. 31, 2013.

US Army needs more industry input before pivot to ‘radio as a service’

A previous request for information garnered more than a dozen responses, ranging from enthusiasm to rejection, according to Army officials.

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Army to fund Black Hawk upgrades using budget from canceled helicopter

The future attack recon aircraft cancellation was not a waste, Army leaders stressed to lawmakers March 6 while detailing tech transfers to other programs.

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French defense ministry picks startups to develop quantum computers

The framework agreements with the five companies – Alice & Bob, C12, Pasqal, Quandela and Quobly – are worth up to €500 million.

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Indra seeks to lead consolidation in Spanish defense industry

The company wants to become the Spanish coordinator in European land, air and cyberspace programs.

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Overmatch networking now installed on 3 carrier strike groups

"We're not just experimenting for the sake of experimenting," said Navy Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, commander of the Third Fleet.

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Logos Technologies announced a nearly $19.4 million arrangement for its Serenity systems, pictured here, in late February.

Elbit Systems subsidiary to supply shot-spotting sensors in Africa

A combination of electro-optical and acoustic sensors helps pinpoint the origin of weapons fire and explosions as far as 6 miles away.

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EU proposes $1.6 billion plan to prop up defense industry

Under the proposed plan, Ukraine would be able to participate in common procurement efforts.

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Indra, Edge to form radar alliance amid string of cross-border deals

The Spanish defense-electronics specialist hopes to get a foot in the door to new business outside NATO and the European Union.

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Turkey makes changes to planned TF-2000 air defense ship

Turkey’s navy has unveiled changes to its planned air defense vessel and shared details on the ship’s armaments.

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Analysts: Boeing purchase of Spirit could strengthen defense business

If Boeing ends up acquiring Spirit, it would bring the aircraft component manufacturer back under Boeing's wing for the first time in nearly two decades.

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Tax credit sought by defense industry stuck in Senate limbo

The defense industry has lobbied hard to fully restore a Trump-era R&D tax credit. The House has passed a compromise bill restoring it, but not the Senate.

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A C-17 Globemaster comes in for a landing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in New York on Feb. 10, 2021. A "No Drone Zone" is seen on the perimeter fence of the base.

Drones, robotic tech pose threat to US nuclear security, general says

Intercepting unmanned systems has become a priority for Pentagon officials, who are monitoring skirmishes across Ukraine and the Greater Middle East.

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Congress passes fourth stopgap funding bill as 1% sequester looms

Lawmakers kicked FY24 defense funding further down the road, raising fears at the Pentagon that congressional inaction may soon result in a 1% sequester.

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