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GLSDB is ready to see combat use by Ukraine

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In a development poised to potentially alter the landscape of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Boeing’s Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) is on the cusp of delivery to the Ukrainian military. This long-range precision munition, capable of striking targets up to 150 kilometers (93 miles) away, underwent successful testing at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida before its imminent deployment. According to Politico, the weapons could be delivered to Ukraine on the last day of January, 2024.

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Czechia signs agreement to buy 24 F-35As

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The Czech Republic and the United States officially cemented their partnership in the F-35 fighter jet program on Jan. 29, signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of 24 fifth-generation aircraft. This landmark deal marks a pivotal step in modernization for the Czech Air Force and signals a deepening of defense cooperation within Europe.


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Lockheed Martin to integrate PAC-3 MSE with Aegis and Mk 41 VLS

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Lockheed Martin is gearing up for a live-fire test in the coming months, aiming to showcase the integration of a proven U.S. Army air defense missile with the Navy’s established combat system for its surface fleet. This ambitious project, reported by Breaking Defense, involves integrating the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) with the Aegis Weapon System, potentially bolstering the Navy’s air defense capabilities.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) launches a SM-2 missile during a live-fire exercise. Jason Dunham is underway with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group preparing for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Zachary Van Nuys/Released)

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BAE Systems successfully tests AMPV C-UAS prototype

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BAE Systems, in collaboration with Moog, has successfully tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype, demonstrating its potential to bolster ground forces against the growing threat of aerial drones. This live-fire exercise, conducted at the Big Sandy range in Kingman, Arizona, marks a significant step forward in integrating C-UAS capabilities into the AMPV platform, known for its modularity and adaptability.

BAE Systems’ green Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype with desert mountain range in the background. (Credit: BAE Systems)

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Georgia Air National Guard receives first C-130J-30 cargo plane

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A new era has dawned for the Georgia Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Wing, as the first of eight state-of-the-art C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft touched down in Savannah on January 22nd. This momentous occasion marks not only a technological leap for the wing but also a testament to the thriving aerospace industry in Georgia and the strong partnership between the state and Lockheed Martin.

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