U.S. Defense Programs & Policy

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EMALS prelaunch inspection

EMALS vs Steam: Comparing Aircraft Launch Systems at Sea

Steam catapults have defined carrier aviation for decades, launching thousands of aircraft from the decks of U.S. Navy carriers. Then, the arrival of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) launched …

Global Defense & Security

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China’s Defense Ties to Central Asia Grow With Aircraft Sales

China’s Defense Ties to Central Asia Grow With Aircraft Sales

China is becoming a more prominent supplier of military equipment to Central Asia, with recent aircraft sales to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan adding to a growing portfolio of defense exports to …

Defense Industry & Technology

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Thales RapidDestroyer Demonstrator Neutralizes Drone Swarms in British Army Trials

Choosing All-of-the Above: New Trends in Layered C-UAS Defense

When it comes to systems-based drone defense, mobility, adaptability, cost-per-shot value, and combat effectiveness are just some of the factors planners are considering, whether for fast-tracking development of certain technologies, …

War In Iran

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U.S. Navy warships transit the Strait of Hormuz

Iran War Supplemental Deepens FY27 Budget Uncertainty

A recent $87.6 billion supplemental funding request from the White House to pay for the Iran war and other expenses complicates an already tense budget process in Washington. The supplemental …