AMC Eyes Self-Defense For Cargo, Tanker Planes

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AMC Eyes Self-Defense For Cargo, Tanker Planes "We have hardpoints on the C-17; We have hardpoints on the KC-46. It's not a hard stretch to think that we could put one or two missiles on there for self defense," says AMC head Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost.

IVAS: Microsoft Award By Army Worth Up To $21.9B Congress is skeptical of the augmented-reality IVAS goggles, which can display everything from cross-hairs for targeting to simulated enemy soldiers for training.

Sen. Young: 'Go On Offense' In China Tech Race; Bipartisan Bill Gathers Steam "Some do not believe this is an appropriate role for the government…" Republican Sen. Young said in an interview. "…[B]ut, simply, the private sector and venture capital community is not up to shouldering this task on its own."

US Must Relearn How To Contain China: Gen. Murray EXCLUSIVE "The Chinese see competition as a whole of government effort [and] they're actually pretty good at it," the Army Futures Command Chief told us. "We're way out of practice."

Biden Arms Sale Freeze Likely To Thaw, Including UAE's F-35s Strategic relations between the US and UAE remain clear and stable. "We may sometimes disagree, but the UAE will not yield to any decision that contradicts its vision and plans," retired Staff Maj. Gen. Abdullah A.Al Hashmi told me in an interview. "We have our own plans and strategies, and the US is interested in preserving the relations with the Gulf states."

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