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Will the UK get a space command?
Following a pledge in the Conservative Party’s manifesto and the appointment of a new role Director Space in the Ministry of Defence, what exactly are the UK’s plans for the...
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![Qinetiq demonstrates its counter drone system]()
Qinetiq demonstrates its counter drone system
Small drones are increasing concern for militaries and security forces across the world, as their low altitude and small size makes them hard to track or see.
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![GPS III is the ‘gold-standard’ for US military: Draper]()
GPS III is the ‘gold-standard’ for US military: Draper
This week the US Space Force took control of the second Lockheed Martin-built GPS III satellite bringing the constellation one step closer to service.
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![Tomorrow’s tankers: the future of aerial refuelling]()
Tomorrow’s tankers: the future of aerial refuelling
From remote vision systems to drones, aerial refuelling technology has made leaps in recent years. If perfected, it could have a lasting impact on the future of military aviation. Ross...
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![France’s networked ground combat fleet: New issue of Global Defence Technology out now]()
France’s networked ground combat fleet: New issue of Global Defence Technology out now
In this issue: France’s new networked ground combat fleet, the UK’s ambitions for a space force, what’s new in aerial refuelling technology, progresss of Dstl's Intelligent Ship project, and more.
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![Why the USAF is buying fourth-generation Boeing F-15EX fighter jets]()
Why the USAF is buying fourth-generation Boeing F-15EX fighter jets
In a boost to Boeing’s fixed-wing business, the US Air Force’s (USAF) FY2021 budget request has set aside $1.6bn to purchase 12 F-15EX fighter jets.
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![Inside Defender Europe 20: New issue of Global Defence Technology out now]()
Inside Defender Europe 20: New issue of Global Defence Technology out now
In this issue: A look inside Defender Europe 20, what UGVs mean for the future of tanks, how NATO is adapting to new threats, benefits of electrification for logistics support,...
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![US Space Force lifts off with first budget request]()
US Space Force lifts off with first budget request
The US Space Force has filed its first budget request of $15.4bn for the fiscal year 2021 to build on the launch of the newest branch of the US Armed...
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![F-35 still worth the investment, Air Force Technology survey finds]()
F-35 still worth the investment, Air Force Technology survey finds
A poll of Air Force Technology readers has found that 68% think the F-35 is a worthwhile investment for air forces to make. However, 32% said that the aircraft was...
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![January’s top news stories]()
January’s top news stories
The USAF selected Citizant to support its $13.4bn SBEAS programme, and annual assessment of Lockheed Martin’s progress on the F-35 fighter jet found that the plane has 873 unresolved deficiencies....
