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The Black Sea Comet -01 43’ High Speed Interceptor is pictured on the docks outside the 2026 Sea Air Space conference at Maryland’s National Harbor. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) The MQ-9B SeaGuardian is seen here during the Sea Air Space conference at Maryland’s National Harbor. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) A view of the dock where several naval systems are positioned for display outside the 2026 Sea-Air-Space conference at the National Harbor, Md. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) Maritime companies UltraMarine, Saildrone and HII set up their displays on the show floor of the Sea Air Space conference at…

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Plans to field a next-generation replacement Air Force tanker are being pushed aside in the latest budget request as the service looks to invest in upgrades and new technologies for existing refueling systems instead. Funding for the Next-Generation Air Refueling System, or NGAS, was zeroed out in the 2027 budget request. The prior year, the initiative to develop a future refueling aircraft received nearly $12 million. Instead, the service requested $13 million under a new budget line titled “Advanced Tanker Systems,” service officials told reporters Tuesday during a Pentagon budget briefing. That money, if approved, will go to “mission systems as opposed…

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The United States has reiterated its solidarity with India on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 innocent lives on 22 April 2025. In a message posted on X, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor paid tribute to the victims, honouring their memory and expressing condolences to the bereaved families.He emphasised that the United States stands firmly with the people of India in their fight against terrorism, underscoring the shared commitment to countering extremism.The European Union and its 27 member states also marked the solemn occasion, reaffirming their unwavering support for India. In a statement, the…

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The Black Sea Comet -01 43’ High Speed Interceptor is pictured on the docks outside the 2026 Sea Air Space conference at Maryland’s National Harbor. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) The MQ-9B SeaGuardian is seen here during the Sea Air Space conference at Maryland’s National Harbor. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) A view of the dock where several naval systems are positioned for display outside the 2026 Sea-Air-Space conference at the National Harbor, Md. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) Maritime companies UltraMarine, Saildrone and HII set up their displays on the show floor of the Sea Air Space conference at…

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As private-sector investment in defense-technology research rises, the Navy’s chief science office is refocusing its efforts on areas that companies are ignoring, but that will be relevant 15 years into the future, the head of the Office of Naval Research says.“It’s our goal to actually help folks see not just what the Navy needs now, but what the Navy will need in the next three” future years defense program, or FYDP, cycles, Rachel Riley, who heads the office, told the audience at the Sea-Air-Space symposium Tuesday. “What we’re trying to identify is: what are the things that industry cannot or…

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at an Indian community event at the Indian Embassy in Berlin on Wednesday, underlined India’s consistent pursuit of a balanced diplomatic approach under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He left open the possibility of India playing a greater role in resolving global conflicts, including the ongoing crisis in West Asia, stressing that timing and global conditions determine the success of peace efforts. Singh noted that India has made attempts towards peace but emphasised that outcomes depend on when the right moment arrives.He praised Indian diplomacy for enabling multiple Indian ships to safely pass through the Strait of…

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