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

16th June 2026

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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Washington eyes meeting ahead of foreign drone sales

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US officials will consider policy changes in November that will allow for the sale of more missile-equipped drones to partner nations and help the country …

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The US Army said on 7 September that it would deploy an additional 1,500 troops in Germany, despite US President Donald Trump's repeated complaints that …

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Pentagon seeks to expand weapons sales

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Working with partner nations throughout the weapon's development process will be a key enabler for the US to ramp up weapons' sales to the international …

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Mattis makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan

7th September 2018

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis landed in Kabul on 7 September for an unannounced visit to war-torn Afghanistan, adding his weight to a flurry of …

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Boeing highlights Currawong progress, eyes Five Eyes alliance

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This week Boeing Defence Australia sent the last of 56 nodes to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as part of its A$650 million ($468 million) …

India, US to hold large military exercises in 2019

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India, US to hold large military exercises in 2019

6th September 2018

The US and Indian militaries will carry out large-scale joint exercises off India in 2019, top officials said on 6 September. The drills would be …

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China furious at Britain for South China Sea sail-by

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China lashed out at Britain on 6 September for sending a warship close to disputed islands in the South China Sea, where Beijing has built …

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Pompeo, Mattis hold talks with Indian counterparts

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US President Donald Trump's top two envoys met with their Indian counterparts in Delhi on 6 September to deepen a fast-growing partnership but also to …

Land Forces 2018: CEA unveils GBAD radar

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Land Forces 2018: CEA unveils GBAD radar

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CEA Technologies displayed the first-of-type ground-based CEATAC radar – which stands for CEA Tactical – at Land Forces 2018 in Adelaide. The short/medium-range AESA radar …

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MSPO 2018: BAE moves closer to APKWS land and sea integration

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Site chosen for joint German-Norway sub maintenance hub

5th September 2018

The new common maintenance model for the joint German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme will be set up at Haakonsvern in Norway, an announcement by the …

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