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The Air Force's top civilian wants a drone wingman for the B-21 bomber "What we want is something that can go operate with [the B-21]," said Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

In war plan prep against Iran, Israel seeking US air refueling assistance Israel's defense minister met today with US Defense secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss the situation with Iran.

FY22 defense bill puts a target on F-35 cost, with procurement hanging in the balance The FY22 National Defense Authorization Act issues a challenge to the Pentagon: Lower F-35 sustainment costs, or the services won't be able to buy or fly as many as they want.

A potential full-year CR? Here's what defense leaders are saying "We know what we have to do and I'd say it's 50/50 whether or not we're able to do it," Rep. Adam Smith said.

Coast Guard's Schultz gives 'full-throated' support for UN sea law treaty Proponents say treaty would allow US to pressure other nations to join as well; opponents say it'll threaten national security interests.

What Russia might do in Ukraine: 5 scenarios While it is impossible to predict what Russian President Vladimir Putin has planned, any decision may not be as black-and-white as "to invade or not to invade."

Modernizing Army ground mobility with commercial derivatives [Sponsored] By leveraging a commercial truck platform for the Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle, GM Defense hasn't developed just one tactical vehicle, but a family of vehicles to meet multiple, tactical mission needs.

General Atomics unveils new 'Mojave' drone with 16 Hellfire missiles While still seeking customers in the US military, General Atomics president Dave Alexander says several unnamed international parties are interested in latest deadly remotely controlled aircraft.

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