State Department approves $2.7B Patriot system sale to U.A.E.
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $2.78 billion contract with the United Arab Emirates for Patriot missiles.
USS Blue Ridge returns to Singapore as part of Asian deployment
USS Blue Ridge, the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, arrived in northern Singapore on Monday as part of its deployment to Asia.
Bahrain approved by State Department for Patriot, F-16 weapons, support
The U.S. State Department has approved two possible contracts with Bahrain worth more than $2.2 billion to support weapons for its F-16V aircraft fleet and Patriot missile systems.
Navy’s Boxer ARG deployed from Naval Base San Diego
Three U.S. Navy ships with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, with 4,500 service members, departed San Diego Wednesday on regular deployment.
Raytheon shoots down drone with lasers, microwaves in Air Force test
A U.S. Air Force exercise using advanced high power microwave and mobile high energy laser systems shot down drones was a success, contractor Raytheon announced.
New post-hurricane repair work at Tyndall Air Force Base haulted as funds run out
Rebuilding of Tyndall AFB, Fla., which sustained $5 billion in damage in 2018 from Hurricane Michael, stopped on Wednesday due to a lack of funding for the work from Congress.
Boeing’s MQ-25 refueling drone moved to air base for flight testing
Boeing’s new MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling drone has been moved to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, near Scott Air Force Base, in Illinois.
Boeing, Lockheed contracted for Apache work, Hellfire missiles for Saudi Arabia
Boeing and Lockheed have been awarded contacts worth more than $70 million to support AH-64 Apache aircraft and Hellfire guided missiles for Saudi Arabia.
Lockheed awarded $1.1B contract for F-35 support
Lockheed Martin Corp. has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract for sustainment services to support the F-35 Lightning II aircraft for the U.S. and foreign military sales customers.
Australia steps up surveillance to enforce sanctions against N. Korea
Australia’s defense ministry announced a maritime patrol to conduct surveillance enforcing sanctions against North Korea.
