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F-22 Stealth Fuel Tanks Could Be Adapted for Other Aircraft

The low-drag external fuel tanks and pylons Lockheed Martin is developing for the F-22 Raptor could be integrated with other fighter jets, such as the F-35, according to a company official.

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Poland to Send Additional 2,000 Troops to Belarus Border

Poland will send an additional 2,000 troops to reinforce its eastern border with neighboring Belarus, a deputy interior minister said.

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Elbit America to Deliver Gunner Hand Stations for US Army Bradleys

The US Department of Defense has contracted Elbit America to supply gunner hand stations for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

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Ethiopia Troops Push Back Amhara Fighters: Residents

Ethiopian troops appeared to be pushing back militia fighters in the conflict-hit Amhara region, residents said.

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Hensoldt Launches New Twinvis Passive Deployable Radar Variant

German defense technology firm Hensoldt has unveiled a new variant of its Twinvis passive deployable radar.

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Pentagon Eyes Missile Testing Role for Australia

Australia could be a testing ground for US hypersonic and other long-range precision weapons under the AUKUS pact, a top Pentagon official said.

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Lockheed’s Next-Gen Interceptor Passes Preliminary Design Review

Lockheed Martin has announced that its next-generation missile interceptor (NGI) has passed all subsystem preliminary design reviews.

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India Bans Use of Chinese Parts on Military Drones Over Security Concerns

The Indian government has prohibited local manufacturers from integrating Chinese components into military drones over fears of “security vulnerabilities.”

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US Air Force Security Forces to Receive Teal 2 Drone Fleet

Teal Drones has received a $2.6-million contract to deliver Teal 2 small unmanned aerial systems for the US Air Force Security Forces.

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US, Selmet Enhance Turbine Engine Supply Chain for Fighter Jets

The US Department of Defense has signed an agreement with Selmet to support the production of turbine engine components for fighter jets.

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