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Americas
USS Gerald Ford Departs on First Global Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford departed Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on May 2 for its first worldwide deployment.
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Europe
Turkey Launches First Indigenous Observation Satellite
Turkey has launched its first domestically-developed observation satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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Americas
General Atomics Flies Avenger Drone Using AI Aided By Using Low Earth Orbit SATCOM
General Atomics successfully conducted flight maneuvers with its MQ-20 Avenger drone using artificial intelligence aided by Low Earth Orbit satellite communication.
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Americas
US Army to Mount High-Energy Laser on Infantry Squad Vehicles to Destroy Drones
The US Army has awarded BlueHalo $45.7 million to develop a high-energy laser, which it will mount on Infantry Squad Vehicles to protect them against drones.
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Americas
Leonardo Announces Next-Gen Naval Power Conversion Technology
Leonardo DRS has introduced its next-generation power conversion technology to provide “available and reliable electrical power” for US Navy ships.
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Americas
Boeing Wins $1.17B US Navy Contract for Harpoon Block 2 Missiles
The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $1.17 billion contract to produce and deliver 400 Harpoon tactical missiles and support equipment.
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Asia Pacific
Australia Buys Commercial Ship From Norway for Undersea Military Ops
Australia purchased a Norwegian commercial vessel for 110 million Australian dollars, which it will convert for undersea military operations.
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Air
University of Michigan Joins Leidos ‘Mayhem’ Hypersonic Missile Program
Leidos has added the University of Michigan as a partner to assist on its Mayhem hypersonic missile program.
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Air
F-35s to Operate Out of Denmark for First Time
In a first for the country, five US Air Force F-35 fighter jets will operate out of the Skrydstrup airbase in Denmark.
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Middle East
Israeli Rafael Opens Facility in UAE, Demos Laser Weapon at IDEX 2023
Rafael held an inauguration ceremony to officially open its new facility in the UAE, where it revealed plans to showcase its Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon system at IDEX 2023.
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