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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

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In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

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The French Navy’s newest anti-submarine warfare (ASW) FREMM frigate, Normandie, has successfully conducted its first sea trials off the coast of Lorient. The trials were …

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Asia-Pacific dominates global defence spending

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Sudan and Ethiopia to deploy joint forces to secure border

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Trump seeks $33 billion hike in US DoD budget

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