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NavalT The expanded collaborations cover naval ship design, workforce development, and supply chains. Source link

DAYTON, Ohio—The ongoing war in Iran has pushed Air Force officials to prioritize battlespace awareness upgrades on the service’s tanker fleet, four months after two KC-135s were involved in a deadly crash during Operation Epic Fury.Top acquisitions officials told reporters Tuesday during the Life Cycle Industry Days conference here that upgrading the KC-135, the newest of which was built more than 60 years ago, was a major priority for the service. In March, two of the tankers were involved in a mishap that did not involve “hostile fire or friendly fire,” according to U.S. Central Command. Six airmen died in…

Trust in news continues to slide globally, yet when elections arrive, audiences in Indonesia and Singapore behave differently. New evidence from both countries shows that even in a fragmented, creator‑driven information ecosystem, voters still return to legacy media for credibility and reassurance. The latest Reuters Institute Digital News Report highlighted a familiar trend: social media and video platforms have on average across markets overtaken news websites and apps, and global trust in news has fallen to 37 percent, the lowest level since 2015. A Eurobarometer survey across 27 EU states similarly found that two in three users seek political information…

Anil Bajnath, RCD Before people debate whether the Pentagon should expand testosterone screening, it is worth recognizing what this initiative really represents. Source link

WASHINGTON — The Space Force has tapped SpaceX for two more launches, worth $1.6 billion, under its newly-expanded National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program, Space Systems Command (SSC) announced today. NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 is the Space Force’s program for procuring commercial-style launches to: take payloads to easier-to-reach orbits; loft payloads with less mass; and/or support missions missions that are not absolute must-goes. Under the Lane 1 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract vehicle, pre-qualified vendors compete for task orders for individual launches. The SpaceX task order is the first to be awarded since the service’s July 17 announcement…

Maybe it was just me, but there seemed to be more handshake deals between companies than airplane buys—military and commercial—at last week’s Farnborough International Airshow. As a Farnborough first-timer, I had very few expectations. I guessed there likely wouldn’t be as many aircraft flying because of surging fuel prices and the Iran war. And the NATO Summit already had several major announcements. But given the fanfare, should there have been more big buys trumpeted? Or are industry deals—showcasing how willing companies are to collaborate—the new normal?“There are always partnerships being announced, but I think it was more of a lack of the…

Last month, Madagascar’s Foreign Minister Alice N’Diaye made an official working visit to Indonesia, her first trip to the country. During her visit, the two nations announced the establishment of a Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation which aims to deepen and drive their strategic and economic partnership. They also announced the granting of mutual visa exemptions for service and diplomatic passport holders. Following his meeting with N’Diaye, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono called for the two nations to strengthen their economic ties and remove travel barriers. “Madagascar has a very strategic geographical position, which also serves as a gateway to Africa,”…

Bowman, et al., NYP The United States produces the most technologically advanced weapons in the world, but that’s not enough to deter and win future conflicts. Source link

WASHINGTON — The Army has awarded Lockheed Martin an undefined contract action (UCA) modification worth $53.86 billion for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, bringing the total value of the seven-year contract to $58.62 billion, the company and the Army announced today. The contract comes just months after Lockheed was awarded a nearly $5 billion UCA for the interceptors in April. “Today’s announcement turns concept into reality, providing industry with the long-term demand signals it needs to build a resilient supply chain, scale production, and deliver critical capabilities to our Warfighters at the speed of relevance,” Michael Duffey, the Defense Department’s…

China knows how to send a stern message and the word out of Beijing this week will reverberate across the region, particularly in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. Chen Zhi, the founder and chairman of Cambodia’s Prince Group and alleged mastermind of the country’s scam compound industry, just might be executed. Authorities have beefed-up Chen’s charge sheet since his deportation in January from Cambodia to China, where he is facing prosecution – adding intentionally inflicting bodily injury. If that causes death or severe injury especially through cruel means then under Chinese criminal law, it is punishable by a minimum jail term of 10 years and – ultimately – the death penalty. The…