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US Air Force, Army eye industry access on test ranges

The U.S. Air Force is partnering with the U.S. Army to open its test ranges to approved defense firms.

Air Force, Northrop Grumman break ground on B-21 Raider facility

The over one-million-square-foot facility in California is set to be the final assembly line for the B-21 Raiders’ accelerated produduction timeline.
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81 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury, according to the Congressional Research Service.

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All U.S. military operations on the island will cease for 48 hours for a standards training period, followed by a 30-day reflection period.
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A CCA completes first fully autonomous flight

The successful flight came just weeks after U.S. Air Force officials announced their intention to have 500 autonomous aircraft in service by 2032.
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Hasan, a former Army officer who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad.

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The Defense Innovation Unit is looking to recruit about 100 drone pilots and create a standing registry of operators across the military services.
Army sets date, location for execution of Nidal Malik Hasan

The execution by firing squad of Hasan is scheduled for Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, the same location where the former Army officer killed 13 and wounded 32.
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The U.S. Department of State approved a possible $4.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for up to four KC-46As and related equipment.

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The U.S. and South Korea will cut short their annual joint military drills and scale back field training after Trump ordered a reduction in participation.

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US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War II Memorial

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Two top commanders in the New Mexico Air National Guard were removed from their posts.

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AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all

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