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US Treasury Department unveils sanctions against four firms over alleged role in supplying Russia with Iranian drones. The United States has imposed sanctions on an Iranian company it accused of coordinating military flights to transport Iranian drones to Russia and three other companies it said were involved in the production of Iranian drones. The United […]
WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin is eyeing a mix of expendable drone wingmen and more advanced autonomous systems for the U.S. Air Force to team up with its manned fighters.
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia July 16 (Reuters) – The United States believes that Russian officials visited an airfield in Iran recently to view attack-capable drones, U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan said on Saturday. The United States earlier this week said it has information that shows Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several […]
The Gray Eagle would be a significant leap for the embattled Ukrainians, because it can fly for up to 30 hours, gather vast amounts of surveillance data and fire precision Hellfire missiles. | Business Wire via Getty Images With help from Joseph Gedeon, Connor O’Brien, Lawrence Ukenye, Daniel Lippman, Lee Hudson and Matt Berg
Placeholder while article actions load The Pentagon is expanding delivery of commercially available weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, detailing on Friday its $136 million in purchases of aerial drones, laser-guided rockets, binoculars and other items set for shipment soon. The weapons and equipment, to be purchased from U.S. companies, represent a separate category of […]
Ukraine is asking the Biden administration for anti-ship missiles to secure ports that have been blocked by Russia’s navy, as well as more capable drones and multiple rocket launcher systems that can strike Russian forces at a longer distance, according to Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conveyed the request to Crow and […]
Pairs of Magruder High School freshmen are gathered at the controls of eight Redbird flight simulators, high-tech machinery with foot pedals and control panels that are used to train private and professional pilots how to take off, land, and maneuver aircraft safely under normal and dangerous circumstances. The students in the second-floor classroom—some wearing COVID […]
Placeholder while article actions load President Biden announced an additional $800 million in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday, with the initial portion arriving over the weekend. The package, which represents a sharp increase in artillery shipments, includes weapons that meet Ukraine’s specific needs on the battlefield, which is shifting toward the Donbas region in […]
The trio of drone incidents has amplified concerns that Russia’s war in Ukraine could spill over into NATO countries, even if unintentionally, forcing the alliance to decide how to respond — if it all — to incidents that occur inside its borders. US defense officials say the errant drones that entered NATO territory appeared to […]
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will provide Ukraine with additional high-tech defensive weapons that are easily portable and require little training to use against Russian tanks, armored vehicles and aircraft, according to U.S. and European officials. In remarks on Wednesday, President Biden announced $800 million in new military aid for Ukraine, including 800 additional Stinger […]