Americas
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May- 2021 -11 May
US Air Force Tests Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon
The US Air Force announced an electronics test in its development of a hypersonic missile capable of targeting enemy military bases in challenging locations as well as surface warships.
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11 May
US Ship Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon
A US vessel fired warning shots at more than a dozen Iranian fast attack boats which buzzed close to a US Navy submarine and escort ships in the narrow Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the Pentagon said.
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7 May
US Army Researchers Develop Tool to Detect Deepfakes
US Army researchers have developed a tool that helps detect deepfake content, which can be used by adversaries to compromise national security.
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7 May
US Air National Guard to Upgrade MQ-9 Reaper
The US Air National Guard has announced a partnership with Department of Defense contractors and academia to retrofit its MQ-9 Reaper drones, adding additional capabilities.
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7 May
US Sends More Reinforcements for Afghan Pullout: Pentagon
The US military has deployed more heavy bombers and fighter jets to protect withdrawing American and coalition troops from Afghanistan, which have so far sustained no direct attacks, the Pentagon said.
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6 May
Canadian Military to Acquire Armed Drones Worth Up to $5 Billion
Canada will issue a formal request for bids to purchase armed military drones worth up to $5 billion in the fall, Royal Canadian Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Al Meinzinger told The Canadian Press.
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6 May
USAF Skyborg Autonomous Drone Completes Maiden Flight
The US Air Force test flew an unmanned aerial vehicle last month carrying a hardware/software autonomy suite for the first time, the service said.
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6 May
US Air Force Aborts Minuteman III ICBM Test Launch
A test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California has been aborted before its launch.
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5 May
Lockheed Martin Wins $663.7M Hellfire Missile Contract
Lockheed Martin has won a $663.7 million updated contract from the Pentagon for Hellfire II missile production.
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5 May
Washington Weighs Risk of Defending Taiwan Against China
US President Joe Biden is expected to announce his strategy toward China soon, and calls are growing for him to make a clear public commitment to defend Taiwan militarily in the event of Chinese aggression.
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