Tag: centcom
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Air Force Tells Congress It Needs 1,509 Combat-Ready Fighters by 2035
The service is also weighing a new-build F-16, while the Pentagon assesses the cost of rebuilding Middle East bases and Northrop Grumman considers options for its microelectronics business.
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Golden Dome Cyber Role, Army Balloon Swarms and EU Space Pact
Breaking Defense reports NORTHCOM's JTF-Gold is still defining its cyber warfare role for Golden Dome, while the Army weighs stratospheric sensing after Middle East balloon tests and the EU deepens space security.
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports US Arms Approvals, Israeli Presence at Morocco Airshow, B-1 Withdrawal
Breaking Defense reports US-approved missile guidance kits, Patriot repairs and Javelins for Middle East partners, Israel's first official Marrakech Airshow display, and analyst concerns after B-1 bombers left England.
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Media Monitor: US Pulls Last Troops From Iraq as Riyadh Nears F-35 Deal
Breaking Defense reports the US has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, with CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper saying regional forces remain ready to counter ISIS threats.
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Osprey Completion, Boeing Charges, and AI Task Force
Breaking Defense reports the Marine Corps accepted its final Osprey aircraft, Boeing incurred a $280 million charge for Air Force One, and CENTCOM announced a US-UAE AI task force.
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Media Monitor: Pentagon receives drones, SASC and HASC advance defense bills, Trump issues AI memo
Breaking Defense reports the Pentagon has begun receiving small drones, while the Senate and House Armed Services Committees advanced their respective defense policy bills. A new Trump administration memo addresses military AI.
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Space Force Contracts, CENTCOM Memo, and Defense Program Updates
Breaking Defense reports on Space Force contracts for anti-jam satellites, CENTCOM's civilian protection memo, and the potential end of the FCAS fighter project between Germany and France.
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Renewed US Strikes on Iran Amid Ceasefire
USA TODAY reports the U.S. has renewed strikes on Iran, despite an 'ongoing ceasefire' and President Trump's previous statements about a nearing agreement, as pressure mounts on peace talks.
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Media Monitor: Pentagon Seeks 10,000 Cruise Missiles; Iran Navy Weakened
Breaking Defense is reporting the Pentagon's push for 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles and that Iran's Navy will not rebuild for years, impacting proxy support. It also covers defense budget estimates and arms sales.
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