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Lockheed to study risk reduction, deliverability of redesigned nuclear warhead

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Lockheed to study risk reduction, deliverability of redesigned nuclear warhead

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin received a $108.3 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to research the Mk21A Reentry Vehicle for delivery of the W87-1 nuclear warhead, which the Pentagon aims to field by 2030.

Three firms net $412.9M for P-8A engine work for Australia, U.S. Navy

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Three firms net $412.9M for P-8A engine work for Australia, U.S. Navy

Expeditionary sea base USNS Miguel Keith completes acceptance trials

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Expeditionary sea base USNS Miguel Keith completes acceptance trials

U.S. Army has no plans to purchase more Iron Dome systems

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U.S. Army has no plans to purchase more Iron Dome systems

BAE Systems to manage open source data for U.S. Army in $437M contract

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BAE Systems to manage open source data for U.S. Army in $437M contract

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- BAE Systems will provide intelligence support to the U.S. Army in a $437 million task order, the company announced.

16th Air Force established as cyberwarfare unit

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16th Air Force established as cyberwarfare unit

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The newest numbered air force, the 16th Air Force, dedicated to cyberwarfare, has been established in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

U.S. sold $55.4B in weapons to allies, partners in FY19

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U.S. sold $55.4B in weapons to allies, partners in FY19

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. sold weapons valued at $55.4 billion to foreign partners in fiscal year 2019, the DSCA announced. The figure is down from 2018, but maintains an effort to elevate the weapons sales in U.S. foreign policy.

U.S. Army to deploy hypersonic missiles by 2023

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U.S. Army to deploy hypersonic missiles by 2023

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Deployment of a U.S. Army long-range hypersonic weapon system is expected by 2023, the Association of the United States Army was told at its convention, with prototypes expected for testing starting in 2020.

Air Force F-35 squadrons improve readiness capability amid deployments

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Air Force F-35 squadrons improve readiness capability amid deployments

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- A concentration on mission readiness has improved the capabilities of F-35 Lightning II fighter planes, the U.S. Air Force on Tuesday, as it said deployed squadrons have met or are surpassing Pentagon goals.

Analyst: U.S. should 'test' Kim Jong Un

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Analyst: U.S. should 'test' Kim Jong Un

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Washington should put Kim Jong Un's willingness to denuclearize to the test, defense analyst Bruce Bennett of research institute RAND Corp. said Tuesday.

Singapore air force celebrates 10 years of training at Idaho air base

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Singapore air force celebrates 10 years of training at Idaho air base

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The Republic of Singapore Air Force, with fighter planes but little space for an airbase, celebrated its 10th year of training operations in Idaho.

U.S. Navy destroyer USS Porter in Black Sea, stops for port call in Ukraine

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U.S. Navy destroyer USS Porter in Black Sea, stops for port call in Ukraine

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy's guided missile destroyer USS Porter arrived in Odessa, Ukraine, as a part of the 6th Fleet's Black Sea operations.

U.S. Space Command general briefs NATO to affirm deterrence mission

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U.S. Space Command general briefs NATO to affirm deterrence mission

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The NATO Military Committees meeting in Brussels on Monday called for a commitment to defense and deterrence in space following a presentation from U.S. Space Command Gen. John Raymond.

British F-35Bs take off from, land on new carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

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British F-35Bs take off from, land on new carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The first landings and takeoffs of Britain's F-35Bs on the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth were a success, the British Defense Ministry said, and a step toward its carrier strike capability becoming operational.

U.S. military cost sharing puts greater burden on South Korea, report says

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U.S. military cost sharing puts greater burden on South Korea, report says

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The United States says Seoul should increase its contribution to $4.8 billion for basing 28,500 troops.

Electric Boat's $434.3M sub services deal comes amid congressional questions

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Electric Boat's $434.3M sub services deal comes amid congressional questions

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Electric Boat Corp. was awarded a $434.3 million contract for lead yard support, development and design efforts on Virginia-class submarines, but the deal comes a month after Congress raised concerns about the program.

Israel's Elbit Systems sells $153M worth of mini-drones to unnamed country

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Israel's Elbit Systems sells $153M worth of mini-drones to unnamed country

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems announced the sale of over 1,000 THOR mini-drones to an unnamed Southeast Asian country in a $153 million deal.

South Korea to buy 20 more F-35 fighter planes

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South Korea to buy 20 more F-35 fighter planes

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- South Korea plans to purchase 20 more F-35 fighter planes from the United States, its arms procurement agency announced.

Poland, U.S. celebrate new U.S. Army division headquarters in Poland

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Poland, U.S. celebrate new U.S. Army division headquarters in Poland

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- A permanent headquarters of the U.S. Army's forward-deployed 1st Infantry Division was opened in Poznan, Poland, with a ceremony, the Defense Department said.

ImSAR LLC wins $$7.2M contract for work on RQ-21A unmanned aerial systems

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ImSAR LLC wins $$7.2M contract for work on RQ-21A unmanned aerial systems

Oct. 11 (UPI) -- ImSAR LLC was awarded a $7.2 million contract for work on payload systems and communications packages of the RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system.

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