The U.S. Navy has given four contractors the final request for proposals for the MQ-25 unmanned aerial tanker program.
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RAND: Conflict with China Revisited
The Army Research Division of RAND has published a new paper to examine 1) What are the prospects for war between the United States and China? 2) In the event of a war, what are the theaters of conflict?
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Overhaul of Admiral Kuznetsov affected by budget cuts
According to Interfax, the Russia military has decided to cut the budget for the overhaul and modernization of aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov.
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USAF overhauling the ALCS
The U.S. Air Force has selected both Lockheed Martin and Rockwell Collins for the upgrade of the Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS). The ALCS allows the U.S. Navy’s E-6B to launch ground-based intercontinental ballistic missiles via radio.
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Australia to equip Future Frigate with Aegis
Australia announced on Oct. 3 that it has decided to equip its nine Future Frigates with the Aegis Combat Management System.
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